Renaissance Covington has named Nick Wade of Heart of Danville as Executive Director after an extensive search.
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“After a rigorous regional search, we are thrilled to have Nick join Renaissance Covington. His experience and creativity are assets for our organization and our community,” says Rebekah Gensler, Renaissance Covington board of directors president. “We, along with our staff and community, look forward to seeing our programs grow and thrive under his leadership.”
Nick Wade is a native Kentuckian from Danville. Wade has served as the Director of the Heart of Danville Main Street Program since 2015. During his time in Danville, he helped install the first large scale mural in the downtown, developed a monthly concert series, and led the most successful membership drive in the programs 32-year history.
Prior to joining the Main Street organization, Wade served as a publicist to numerous country music artists in Nashville. He holds a B.A. in Public Relations from Eastern Kentucky University.
“For the last three years, my husband and I have been visiting Covington, between attending Renaissance Covington events, enjoying the great restaurants, and the all-around vibe of Covington we have fallen in love with the community,“ said Wade.
Renaissance Covington spearheads many community-focused events concentrated in the Central Business District of Covington (the Renaissance district), including the Covington Night Bazaars, Public Art initiatives, Free Public Wi-Fi, a year-round Covington Farmers Market and many other placemaking and arts and community-based initiatives.
“Renaissance Covington’s placemaking initiatives and events have created a unique Kentucky destination that I have been admiring for several years – the Night Bazaar and NKY Pride being personal favorites.” says Wade “I look forward to carrying on the placemaking initiatives and working with entrepreneurs to continue revitalizing the Central Business District. The opportunity to be a part of this award-winning organization is a dream come true.”
Nick, his husband, and their three dogs, are looking forward to joining the Covington community in just a few weeks, as Wade will begin work at Renaissance Covington on March 11.
Renaissance Covington is a nonprofit aimed at revitalizing Covington’s urban core through creative placemaking, special events, community programming and small business support. Programs include The Covington Farmers Market, Shop Small Saturday, Free Public WiFi, Covington Night Bazaars.
Renaissance Covington is part of the Kentucky and National Main Street Organizations. For more information on Renaissance Covington or to get involved, click here.
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