Laurel, Mississippi (September 10, 2020) — Laurel Main Street has named its new Executive Director. After a months long search, the Board of Directors is pleased to announce the hiring of Susan Ladd. Ladd will join the Laurel Main Street organization on October 5, and will take the helm in January 2021 after long-time director, Judi Holifield, retires.
Laurel Main Street President, Truitt Taylor, says, “We are excited for the next chapter of Laurel Main Street. The Board of Directors, and I are looking forward to a positive and smooth time of transition, and we look forward to working with Mrs. Ladd on continuing to grow a vibrant and progressive downtown Laurel.”
Susan Ladd is a native of Franklin, TN. She recently moved to Laurel with her husband, Dr. Seth Ladd. She is an undergraduate of University of Tennessee, Chattanooga where she obtained a degree in Child and Family Studies. Since college, Susan has spent most of her career in customer experience positions. In her most recent role, she was the Experience Concierge for Ramsey Solutions in Nashville, TN where she curated events and experiences for clients. Susan takes pride in impacting others through experiences and her interactions with them. She is excited to use her time from living in places like Nashville, Franklin, Chattanooga, TN, New York City and Asheville, NC to enhance the experiences in Laurel. Susan and her husband are excited to be building a future in Laurel and feels privileged to build on the strong foundation that Laurel Main Street provides.
Laurel Main Street is an organization dedicated to the revitalization of Historic Downtown
Laurel. Using the four-point approach of organization, design, promotion and economic restructuring, Main Street communities boost local business from the city center outward.
Since the inception of Laurel Main Street in 2007, we have seen over $40 million in private re-investment in downtown Laurel, increased property values, the resurgence of arts and culture in downtown, and increased tax revenue.
Laurel Main Street is an accredited Main Street America organization.