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Ed Camp named new exec director of The ArtsCenter

Ed Camp, who has been managing University Mall has been named the new Executive director of the ArtsCenter.
Here’s the official release:

The ArtsCenter Announces New Executive Director

Carrboro, NC, August 7, 2009— The ArtsCenter Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Ed Camp has been hired as The ArtsCenter’s new Executive Director effective August 24th.
Camp replaces Jon Wilner who retired from The ArtsCenter at the end of June, after 6 years at the helm. Camp who is leaving his position as General Manager at University Mall in Chapel Hill brings to The ArtsCenter over 25 years of management and marketing experience.
In his position as General Manager at University Mall in Chapel Hill , Camp and his team were instrumental in changing the face of the mall to a community mall, which included organizing the ‘Scrapel Hill’ art competition, featuring recycled works by local artists. In addition, Ed worked alongside Jon and his staff to bring about a partnership with The ArtsCenter, which now houses it’s satellite space at University Mall.
Ed specializes in the development of ground-up projects, which includes managing the development process.
“Ed is exactly what The ArtsCenter needs right now”, said retiring Executive Director Jon Wilner, “He has just the energy, drive and vision that we need to move forward, and keep us on the forefront of the local arts scene.”
“Ed is a natural fit at The ArtsCenter, “ added Don Boulton, Interim Board Chair, “He has a long time commitment to non-profits and the arts, and an amazing amount of energy for both. The ArtsCenter Board had several strong candidates from which to choose. When Ed came to us and expressed an interest in the job, the Board felt that he was the right person at the right time.”
A native North Carolinian, Ed received his BA in journalism from UNC and has enjoyed a 25 year career in the shopping center industry and is the recipient of a number of international marketing awards. Throughout his career, he has served a number of nonprofits all around the country and had been recognized for his contributions. Camp has been a lifelong patron of the arts and has been involved in a number of Children’s charities.
“I’m excited about the opportunity to serve an area I love by helping ensure that the arts continue to thrive,” Camp added.