Bowen & JenkinsLynchburg, VA - Lynchburg's Academy of Fine Arts has a new executive director.
The organization announced Wednesday that David Jenkins will be taking the post.
Jenkins comes from Shelby, North Carolina, where he served as executive director of the Don Gibson Theatre.
This hire comes after months of reviewing dozens of qualified applicants from the area and across the country.
Jenkins will start his new job on February 21.
"It was immediately clear that David's experience and professionalism would be great attributes contributing to the success of the Academy. David has already begun establishing relationships with community and local business leaders. While understanding the challenge of capital fund raising, he is eager to join the Academy family in bolstering the renovation of the historic Academy of Music Theatre. The Academy of Fine Arts is excited to embark on a new phase under David's leadership," said Academy Board President Dave Bowen.
