ST. LOUIS (KMOX) — Kwofe Coleman will be the first new President/CEO of The Muny since 1991.
He will take over on January 1, 2022 for Denny Reagan. Reagan is retiring after 30 years leading The Muny. Before being appointed president/CEO of The Muny, Reagan had served in multiple roles at the outdoor theatre since 1968.
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“Thanks to Denny’s leadership, and the diligent stewarding of the selection process by the executive committee and full board, the perfect candidate has been chosen,” said Muny Board Chairman and Second Century Capital Campaign Chairman James S. Turley. “Undoubtedly, Kwofe will ensure The Muny continues its commitment to accessibility, regardless of physical or socioeconomic limitations, while expanding the vital role we fill in our community.”
Coleman has been a full-time part of The Muny since 2008. But before becoming a staff accountant, he was a part of The Muny since 1998. He served in a variety of part-time roles, including House Manager.
In 2011, Coleman spearheaded The Muny's first digital communications department. He helped transform The Muny's online and social media identity, while also boosting the theatre's internet sales and national presence.
Coleman then became director of marketing and communications in 2014, serving in that role through the 2018 centennial campaign. That's when he became Managing Director, managing the business functions of The Muny.
“I am honored and humbled by the opportunity to lead The Muny and serve a community that I love. The unparalleled history, remarkable resources and aspirational spirit that have yielded a century of success for The Muny are our foundation as we begin our second century,” said Coleman. “With great excitement, I look toward the future of a cultural institution that will take intentional steps to broaden and evolve our identity and relationships through both our art and our investment in this community.”
“Kwofe is a remarkably gifted leader who understands the institution at its core, and more importantly, its commitment to the St. Louis community,” said Muny President and CEO Denny Reagan. “He will ensure The Muny’s future remains bright while offering a new perspective on how to lead our beloved theatre into its next century. Without question, he is the perfect choice.”
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