Our Directors
Charles Mitchell is the Founder and CEO of the Jus’ Blues Music Foundation, Inc., where he also serves as Executive Director. As the producer of twenty-five Jus’ Blues Music Awards Shows, Charles has grown the foundation into a nationally respected organization with hundreds of members and significant financial support to sustain its broad mission. He is the creator of Blues-Got-A-Soul, the foundation’s signature educational program designed to influence and educate students about the history and cultural significance of the Blues America’s original music art form.
With more than four decades in the music industry, Charles has held roles as an artist manager, developer, producer, record company owner, event organizer, promoter, studio manager, music publisher, and songwriter. He leverages this vast experience to champion social change through the arts, often speaking at conferences and symposiums on topics such as Blues education, nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and community development through cultural heritage.
Raynette Mitchell studied Business Management at Southern Business College in Orlando, Florida. Currently completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Business at West Georgia Technical College. She brings more than 30 years of leadership experience and a proven track record in delivering exceptional customer service.
Raynette previously served on the Board of Directors at Medix Medical Institute while managing a private internal medicine practice in Smyrna, Georgia. Since 1994, she has been with Emory Healthcare, where she has built an extensive career. She currently serves as Clinic Operations Manager for the Department of Cardiology at the Emory Heart & Vascular Center in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, she oversees 18 direct reports who support more than 20 professors and physicians, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality patient care.
Craten Armmer, Sr. began his studies at Knoxville College, an HBCU in Knoxville, Tennessee, before continuing his education at the University of Memphis (formerly Memphis State University). There, he majored in Communications with a concentration in Radio, Television, and Film Production, earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1981.
A talented media professional, Mr. Armmer is a two-time Mid-South Regional Emmy Award recipient. In 2009, he joined Memphis City Schools (now Shelby County Schools) as General Manager of the Telecommunications Center. In this role, he oversaw the operations of WQOX 88.5 FM and led the Electronic Media Broadcasting Program, which introduced high school students across the district to fundamental radio and television broadcasting techniques. He also provided advanced training at the Telecommunications Center, helping prepare the next generation of media professionals.
Gregory Harrison, I have served on the board of directors for the “Long Island Blue Society” in New York. That was for one turn. I was also allowed the pleasure of being a IBC judge for the Blues Foundation five different years. Also I have two daughters that I have worked with when they were children they performed in local churches as a singer and piano duet. I'm a musician myself, I love to play my saxophone. I have followed and supported the Jus' Blues Music Foundation for many years. On of my great pleasures in my life is attended Blues festivals and seeing raising stars and legends of the perform. It is my sincere honor to join this organization as a board member and I look forward to helping any way I can.