What is your hometown, what brought you to the
Emerald Coast and how long have you been here?
Crystal Beach - I was conceived in Fort Walton Beach
but born in Chattanooga, Tennessee when my father was
transferred but returned as an infant. In 1980, I returned
to the Emerald Coast to marry my husband, Dale. We like
to say “we live in the original settlement of Crystal Beach
when our street address was Star Route!” In total, I have
lived on the Emerald Coast for over 44 years.
What is your profession?
I am the Chief Executive Offi cer at Mattie Kelly Arts
Foundation.
What led you to choose this profession?
My parents introduced me to a world of art and culture
at a very young, impressionable age. Although my early
career was in the oil and real estate industry, with emphasis
on public relations, I found my true calling in 1998 with
the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation.
I have been inspired by several women colleagues,
mentors and visionaries to fi nd my voice. I credit the late
Mrs. Patricia McIlroy (Destin’s First Lady) who invited
me to attend a Mattie Kelly fundraising gala and three
days later I had an interview with 17 board members! As
I enter my 20th year with MKAF, I also know that God
had a plan in preparing me for this cultural journey.
What do you like best about Destin and what
makes it unique?
The PEOPLE who make this community great to live,
work and play!
Its uniqueness is evident in the natural beauty of our
beaches, world-class fi shing, boating, the Destin Harbor,
Destin Fishing Rodeo, Destin’s Week of Blessings,
MKAF signature events (Concerts in the Village, Festival
of the Arts and Sounds of the Season Christmas Concert).
Favorite Things you like about Destin.
Destin’s heritage and living in the luckiest fi shing village
in the world!
Living and working in a community that is known for its
people to serve others in need and bringing quality of life
to its residents and visitors.
Being a Destin Rotarian and Building the foundation of
arts and culture in our community!
Give us three words that best describe you.
Service Above Self, Passionate, Faith & Family
I AM DESTIN because…
it is HOME and there is no place like HOME!
I AM DESTIN
Marcia
Hull
photo by
Kay Phelan
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