After four years as general manager of the Valentine Theatre, Jori Jex has received a promotion. You may now refer to her as executive director of the Valentine, as of Monday, June 16, a position which was not previously filled. “I’m absolutely delighted and thrilled,” Jex said. “We have an exciting 2014-15 season—we have something going on almost every weekend from September through June 2015. Our audiences are growing and our education program is expanding by leaps and bounds.” Her goals as executive director include continuing the theater’s community outreach, ensuring accessible and affordable programming, as well as forging better relationships with local arts groups. “We want to make this a destination location in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, as well as a great partner for local school systems,” she said. Jex’s duties will include development responsibilities, as well as maintaining the Valentine’s large facility.
The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com