Bratu named marketing and development director for State Games
Mar. 13—Meridian native Amanda Bratu has joined the State Games of Mississippi as the new Director of Marketing & Development.
The State Games of Mississippi is the state's largest amateur sportsfest organization, annually holding more than 40 competitions across the state. When thousands of athletes pour into the East Mississippi area for competition and the annual Opening Ceremony, the total estimated economic impact is $12.2 million.
"We welcome Amanda to the team with her excellent organizational skills," said Executive Director of the Games Missye Dozier said. "Amanda is a hardworking and detail-oriented professional who will make sure our athletes, volunteers and sponsors are up-to-date on State Games activities."
An elementary education graduate of Mississippi State University, Amanda's most recent position before joining State Games was in Meridian Community College's Foundation office. She and husband Eric have been married 30 years and have two children and two grandchildren.
About the State Games of Mississippi
The State Games of Mississippi is now looking to its 33rd year in 2024 offering top-level competition for Mississippi's amateur athletes in more than 40 sports. In 2022, more than 6,000 athletes competed.
The State Games of Mississippi keeps its entry fees low primarily through the generous donations of sponsors, including Founding Gold Sponsors: Meridian Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Ochsner Rush Hospital; and Gold Sponsors: BlueCross BlueShield of Mississippi, Paul & Sherry Broadhead Foundation, Meridian Community College, the City of Meridian, Pearl River Resort, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, WTOK-TV, The Meridian Star and Coastal Television. For more information on the Games, call 601-482-0205 or visit the State Games of Mississippi website at stategamesofms.org.
