Page 18 - South Mississippi Living - September, 2025

COAST NOTE
Kaitlyn Brewer Wins Biloxi Seafood
Festival Poster Contest
story by Lynn Lofton
poster designed by Kaitlyn Brewer
Kaitlyn Brewer is excited that her design won the Biloxi Seafood Festival poster contest for 2025.
The posters are used to promote the festival which takes place September 13, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., on the Town Green. The festival celebrates the city’s seafood heritage and maritime industry.
“I’m incredibly honored and proud to represent the festival with my poster,” the 26-year-old Golden Nugget graphic designer said. “I’ve never entered before.”
Her painting for the poster features shrimp boats, seafood and the iconic Biloxi Lighthouse in coastal colors. “I wanted it be super fun,” the artist says. “I’ve always seen the posters and thought maybe one day it could be me.”
Brewer grew up on the Coast and has always been an artist. She earned a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from the University of Mississippi. Recently, she published a coloring book with a coastal theme including a page for each town. It’s for all ages, but next on the drawing board is a coloring book for children.
For festival information, visit www.mscoastchamber.com.
Welcome Aboard, Brandon Boudreaux!
Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum Announces New Executive Director story and photo courtesy of Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum
The Board of Directors for the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum is pleased to announce the hiring of Brandon Boudreaux as the Museum’s next Executive Director. Boudreaux will be following in the footsteps of Robin Krohn David, who will be retiring in September after 37 years of continuous service.
Boudreaux leaves behind a career with Swetman Security Services, where he has been an integral part of their team since 2010. He is their current contract manager, and previously served as their operations manager.
Before Swetman Security, Boudreaux actually began his career at the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum, in 1990, as a young deckhand on the Museum’s Schooners, eventually working his way up to senior captain for all things schooners, boats and waterfront infrastructure. During this time, he was instrumental in the recovery, preservation and restoration of all Vessels and Museum content in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, in 2005.
He holds degrees in History and Anthropology, from the University of South Alabama.
In Brandon’s own words, “I grew up in this museum and have always dreamed of coming back home.” Let us be the first to say, “Welcome home, Brandon Boudreaux. Welcome home!”
Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum
115 1st St., Biloxi 228.435.6320 | www.maritimemuseum.org
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