CLEVELAND, Miss. — Delta State University has named Matty Bengloff as executive director of the Bologna Performing Arts Center, university officials announced Tuesday.
Bengloff will oversee the center’s daily operations, programming and community partnerships as the venue continues its role as a cultural hub for the Mississippi Delta and surrounding region.
A longtime Cleveland resident, Bengloff brings a background in operations management, project leadership, education administration and community engagement. His professional experience spans both the private and nonprofit sectors, along with involvement in civic and arts organizations across the Delta.
Bengloff is the owner and operator of Delta Dairy Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, a downtown Cleveland business he founded in 2013. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles with Teach For America, where he worked to strengthen district partnerships and support teacher placement across Arkansas and Mississippi. He also served as director of special projects for RePublic Charter Schools and led a $10 million federal Race to the Top initiative for the Clarksdale Municipal School District, overseeing efforts focused on literacy, technology and college and career readiness.
“Matty’s leadership experience, operational background and strong ties to the Cleveland community make him an excellent choice to lead the Bologna Performing Arts Center,” said Daniel J. Ennis, president of Delta State. “The BPAC is one of the region’s most important cultural venues, and we are excited to see how his vision and energy will continue to strengthen its impact on campus and throughout the Mississippi Delta.”
Bengloff has also been active in civic and cultural organizations throughout Bolivar County. He currently serves on the executive board of the Cleveland/Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce, where he is vice president and president-elect. He previously served as board chair of Team Cleveland/Cleveland Main Street and is board secretary of the Delta Arts Alliance.
