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(Memphis TN) – Kimberly Horton has been named President and CEO of
The Blues Foundation, a position she has held on an interim basis since
last Fall, it was announced by R. Scott Fitzke, Chair of the Board of
Directors.
Horton is a native of Jackson, Mississippi and has been a
passionate advocate of the blues genre since she was young. A graduate of
both Jackson State University and Belhaven University with degrees in
Management and Public Health, Kimberly has dedicated over sixteen years
of her career to higher education. Her love for the blues, however, led
her in a different direction: becoming President of a successful blues
booking and management agency, Heathrow Muzik Box.
Through her agency, Kimberly has managed several well-known artists
in the blues genre. Her expertise in the industry helped earn Horton a
position as a Board Member with The Blues Foundation. Possessing a strong
desire to inspire and educate the younger generation, Kimberly plans to
lead The Blues Foundation to new heights by, among other things,
implementing youth education initiatives and updating the Blues Hall of
Fame Museum with modern technology.
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addition to her professional achievements, Kimberly cherishes her family.
She is a proud mother to two beautiful children, Tyra and Jerin. Tyra is
currently following in her mother’s footsteps as the CEO of Heathrow
Muzik Box, while Jerin is a junior at Manassas High School. Horton’s
passion for the blues, coupled with her leadership skills, is sure to
leave a lasting impact in the world of Blues.
“We are confident that Kimberly is the right person to lead The
Blues Foundation into the next chapter of our history,” says Fitzke.
“Kimberly shares our passion as well as our core values and has a clear
vision for how The Blues Foundation can continue to make advancements in
serving that mission. Kimberly is also committed to fostering a culture
of collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and excellence both within The
Blues Foundation, among our constituents, and with the community in
general,” adds Fitzke.
Please join us in welcoming Kimberly Horton as the President and
CEO of The Blues Foundation. We hope everyone will have an opportunity to
meet her at an upcoming event, at The Blues Hall of Fame, or on the road
championing our cause. Please visit our website at www.blues.org to
learn more about The Blues Foundation and our programs.
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