Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation has announced the hiring of Jan Oglesby as the new Marketing and Events Coordinator for the City of Hopkinsville.
According to a news release, Oglesby will concentrate primarily on programming and marketing for the Hopkinsville Sportsplex, and her first order of business will be assisting with preparations for Hopkinsville’s upcoming sixth annual Summer Salute festival. Social media engagement, website and sponsorship development, and event planning will be her key focuses.
Oglesby received her bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism and advertising from Murray State University and after graduation, worked for both WHOP and TV-43 in Hopkinsville. Since returning to Hopkinsville from Florida last year, Oglesby has worked remotely as a freelance marketer and graphic designer for clients in three different states.
Oglesby says, “I’m thrilled that my journey has brought me back home and that I can use my years of experience to contribute to the award-winning team at the Parks and Recreation Department. I’m excited to be a part of all Hopkinsville and Christian County have to offer and to help make our events enjoyable, accessible, and memorable.”