MOUNT VERNON — The Experience Mount Vernon Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Lacey Filkins to the role of Executive Director, effective Oct. 31.
Filkins currently serves as a Legal Assistant and the Marketing Manager for Kidwell & Cunningham and Owl Creek Title Agency after working as the Director of First-Year Experience and Student Success at Kenyon College for seven years.
“We look forward to utilizing Lacey’s skills in community-building, marketing, and event coordination to continue to grow the Experience Mount Vernon brand and build upon the solid foundation laid by Anthony McNeal,” said Todd Taylor, Experience Mount Vernon Board President.
McNeal, who assumed oversight of Experience Mount Vernon, formerly known as Main Street Mount Vernon, in February 2020, will be transitioning out of the role on Nov. 18.
“We have appreciated all of the work Anthony has done over the last two and half years to grow and streamline the work of Experience Mount Vernon, even amidst the significant challenges of COVID-19,” Taylor said. “He will be missed.”
“I believe a vibrant downtown is a powerful force in building and sustaining a dynamic community,” Filkins said. “As a resident of Knox County for nearly 10 years, I have been fortunate to witness and celebrate the economic and community growth downtown has seen.
“I am excited about the opportunity to take a more active role in the advancement of our community through further enhancing downtown Mount Vernon.”
Filkins grew up in West Salem, Ohio, and moved to Knox County in May 2013 after the completion of her masters degree to work for Kenyon College. She currently lives in Mount Vernon with her husband and young son.
