
Jessica Ann Tyson
Board Member
In 2014 Jessica Ann Tyson expanded her company and morphed the extremely successful 13-year-old event planning business into a Public Relations firm – JA PR Group, LLC. In January 2017, Jessica Ann Tyson took her skill set to the restaurant industry and established, The Candied Yam, LLC – Delightful Southern Cuisine, one of the Top 50 Places to Eat at in Grand Rapids. The Candied Yam is an upscale rustic soul food restaurant featuring family recipes rich with heritage and made with love.
In June 2020, in the middle of the pandemic, she opened Pink Lounge: Dry Salt Therapy. A spa where guests can relax and just breathe using the ancient science of Pink Himalayan Salt through Halotherapy. In November 2022, Jessica Ann took her skill set to the pet industry by opening Beastro: Fresh Canine Cuisine where dogs are allowed and humans are welcomed. Pet owners together with their furry companion are able to purchase healthy, human-grade, specially created meals, BARKcuteries, BARKday PAWty packages and more.