Our Team
Behind every crown is a team of people who believe every participant deserves a stage. Meet the people who make Miss Magnificent possible.
Lillian Mason
Founder & Executive Director
Lillian graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in special education, and later earned her M.Ed. in Learning and Technology from Western Governors University. Today, she teaches special education in Wisconsin but spreading Miss Magnificent to as many communities as possible remains her greatest passion.
Learn more about how Lillian started Miss Magnificent →
Trey Townsend
Productions Director
Trey founded a university-recognized organization at the University of North Texas dedicated to spreading cheer and happiness to those who need it most. Since Miss Magnificent's very first pageant in 2014, Trey has been there for every event serving as photographer, coordinator, volunteer, and whatever else the day calls for.
Tonya Simano
Support Director
Tonya holds degrees from Nova Southeastern University and Western Governors University, and has spent her career moving from special education paraprofessional to full-time teacher. Since joining Miss Magnificent in 2023, she's supported the success of events.
Christopher Mason
Volunteers Director
Christopher graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Political Science. After attending his first Miss Magnificent event in 2015, he was eager to join the team.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors provides guidance, oversight, and support to help Miss Magnificent Pageantry grow while staying true to its mission: giving every participant a stage where they can shine.
"In Loving Memory of Col. William D. Sheppard, who served on our Board of Directors and gave endlessly to Miss Magnificent's success. From scouting venues, photographing and filming our events, to supporting this mission in every way he could. His generosity lives on in every pageant we hold."
Current Board Members