The Palace Performing Arts Center, Inc. has announced its new Board of Directors, including the promotion of Executive Director Kevin Johnson to President and CEO.
The Palace Theatre is one of the Capital Region’s premier performing arts centers. Johnson, who has served as Executive Director since 2021, assumes the new title following five consecutive years of fiscal surpluses for the organization and a period of significant growth for the historic performing arts center.
“It has been an honor to serve as Executive Director of the Palace Theatre over the past five seasons,” said Johnson. “Following the unprecedented closures of 2020, no one knew what the future would hold for an industry that is challenging even under the best of circumstances. To emerge from that period with five consecutive years of operating surpluse s— while continuing to expand our Community Engagement Programs, grow our live performance schedule, and invest in the preservation and maintenance of our historic performing arts center — is an accomplishment of which I am incredibly proud.”
The organization also announced the election of Charles Pinckney, Regional President for Albany and the Hudson Valley at M&T Bank, as Chairman of the Palace Theatre Board of Directors. Pinckney takes over the Chairman position after serving on the Board of Directors for the past two years.
“The Palace Theatre has been at the heart of the Capital Region for generations, bringing people together through shared experiences and unforgettable performances,” said Pinckney. “I’m honored to serve as Board Chairman and look forward to working with the board and Palace staff to help to support its continued success and impact on our community.”
Pinckney replaces outgoing Chairman Steve Baboulis, who has served in the position since 2018 and remains an active member of the Palace Theatre Board of Directors.
In addition to Charles Pinckney assuming the role of Chairman, the Palace also announced several other officers to its Board of Directors, including April J Ulrich as Vice Chair, and Leola Edelin as Secretary.
For more information about the Palace Theatre, visit www.palacealbany.org
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