The Pennyroyal Arts Council has announced the hiring of a new director.

A news release says Hopkinsville resident Margaret Prim has been appointed as the next Executive Director and she will begin her duties December 3^rd. Ms. Primm will work with current director Carol Barta until the end of the year when Ms. Barta is set to retire.

Ms. Prim served on the Board of Directors from 2008 until 2011 and has experience in marketing, finance, customer relations and fund raising. The board says its confident her knowledge and interaction with the community in past projects will be beneficial to Ms. Prim in her new position.

Ms. Prim is quoted as saying the position is her dream job and that she is really looking forward to getting started.

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11/16/2012/am