RDC Deepens Cultural Resources with the Addition of Jimmy Ogle
July 18, 2011 – One of Memphis’ most well known advocates for local history and culture, Jimmy Ogle has joined the staff of the Riverfront Development Corporation as a Community Engagement Manager. Ogle’s responsibilities will include the development of new ways for people to connect with one of our city’s greatest assets — the Mississippi River.
Ogle will be involved primarily in program development. The first phase of his efforts will involve launching a new incarnation of his popular walking tour program and establishing a riverfront speakers’ bureau.
Over the last 25 years, Ogle has served in leadership positions with the Memphis Park Commission, Mud Island River Park, the Memphis Queen Line, Beale Street, the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, and the Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau. He has also played instrumental roles in a long list of community organizations (including the West Tennessee Historical Society, Memphis Heritage, the Center City Commission, Memphis in May and The Cotton Museum), and has emerged as one of the city’s foremost authorities on Memphis’ cultural assets and heritage.
“The story of our riverfront is amazingly fascinating and always evolving,” said Benny Lendermon, RDC’s President. “I can’t think of anyone better to share that story than Jimmy.”