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Forget the long and tedious searches normally required to gather information about a particular destination . . . lodging, dining, attractions, specialty shopping, activities, events, recreation, weather, maps and reservations, it is all included on our site, and easy to find.

DiscoverOurTown.com has created a vast network of towns and businesses of all sizes across the U.S. and listed their data FREE to assure the user of a complete guide, a one-stop source of information.

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Jo Wilson
President and CEO
Jo, the founder of Discoverourtown.com, is a native of Vicksburg, MS and 1968 graduate of the University of Mississippi where she received a BBA in accounting.

For six years, she served as Director of the Vicksburg Main Street Program that focused on the revitalization of the historic downtown area. She has owned and operated several businesses in Vicksburg with her husband, C.H. Wilson.

One of these businesses, a local ISP, sparked Wilson's interest in the vast opportunities of the Internet, while another, Wilsonwood Lodge, proved the value and effectiveness of the Internet in promoting a business. These experiences coupled with a life-long love of travel, were the catalyst in her development DiscoverOurTown.com.

Clyde H. Wilson
VP of Product Development
Clyde, better known as C.H., is also a native of Vicksburg, MS and a 1968 graduate of the University of Mississippi where he received a BBA in finance. He has over 20 years experience in sales with companies having presence in national and global markets and has also created and successfully operated several businesses locally. C.H. currently owns Wilsonwood Lodge, a lakeside resort and conference facility in Vicksburg.

Howell Jones
VP of Sales and Marketing
Howell is a 1983 graduate of the University of Mississippi where he received a BS in Political Science with a Minor in Finance. In addition to being given the honor of being named one of the Top 40 Under 40 Mississippi Business Leaders, Howell has also held various leadership positions and achieved much recognition both professionally and in the community. He has been a Mississippi and a Vicksburg delegate for the Economic Council for Leadership, a member of the Economic Development Foundation, and Ambassador President.

Eric Coulter
Travel Editor
A 1992 graduate of Bassfield High School. He also graduated from Jones County Junior College. Eric then pursued his education at the University of Southern Mississippi, where he was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity . Although, Eric attended USM he is an Ole Miss Rebel at heart. Eric's main objective is to provide complete customer satisfaction. Eric now lives in Vicksburg, MS with his loving wife Laura and their two children.

Elayne W. Gamble
Travel Editor
Elayne is a 1974 graduate of Jackson State University, Jackson, MS. where she received a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She worked as a Medical Technologist for 15 years. Elayne began a new career in Sales & Marketing at Harrah's Casino Hotel, Vicksburg, MS. She held the position of Banquet/Catering/Hotel Sales manager for 10 years until the property closed. She continues to hold several memberships in the tourism industry. Elayne and her husband, Charles have one daughter, Adrienne and reside in Vicksburg, MS.

Marsha Rhodes
Travel Editor
A 1978 graduate of Northeast Louisiana University, Marsha received her BS in Health and Physical Education with a minor in History. She worked as an educator and coach for 15 years and was honored to work at both the 1996 and 2002 Olympics in Atlanta and Salt Lake City, respectively. In November of 2000 Marsha and her husband Mark made Vicksburg their home. They have three children and one grandchild.

Mission:
To develop an internet web site that will be a valuable tool for the traveler and shopper in discovering the most interesting and unique places to visit or shop while simultaneously providing the independent merchant with significant internet presence.

Objective:
To provide a simple and direct route via the Internet for the traveler to obtain reliable information needed in making plans to visit a particular town or region
or
for the shopper to obtain reliable information about specialty shops they may contact to purchase the perfect gift for a friend or relative who lives in another town
and
to create interest and excitement about each town by presenting information in a brief narrative review and making recommendations of things not to be missed.

Focus:
To showcase the better goods and services that are sought by the discriminative traveler and shopper primarily in the areas of dining, lodging, attractions, antiques, art, artist and craftsmen, galleries and museums, specialty shops, gardens and parks, activities and events.