PRESS RELEASE

August 31, 2001

Museum hires Dr. Martha Davis

    The Janice Mason Art Museum announced today that the newly created Administrative Assistant position has been filled.  According to Board President Karen Clement, Dr. Martha Davis of Cadiz was selected from an impressive slate of candidates.  "We are so thrilled to have Martha on the staff of the Museum," said Clement.  "She brings a wealth of experience and community spirit to the position, and her skill and enthusiasm will be an invaluable asset."
     Dr. Davis is a lifelong Trigg County resident and is married to Ned Davis, also a Trigg County native.  She is a graduate of Murray State University and received her doctorate from Vanderbilt University.  She was employed by Trigg County Schools and was Principal of Trigg County Elementary School from 1986 to 1998.  Dr. Davis was Adjunct Professor at Murray State in 1998 and was most recently employed part time by Trigg County Hospital.  
    "I am so excited about this opportunity," said Davis.  "I look forward to learning more about the Museum and becoming involved with its growth."  Dr. Davis will begin her new duties September 10, 2001.

Dr. Martha Davis, Administrative Assistant,
Janice Mason Art Museum