DIRECTORS
Clharles Mitchell
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Charles Mitchell, Founder and CEO of the Jus Blues Music Foundation. He is currently the executive producer of the Jus Blues Music Award Show and Conference. Charles has worked in the music industry for over 30 years as Artist Management, Artist Development, Record Producer, Record Company Owner, Event Organizer, Promoter, Studio Manager, Music Publisher, and Song writer. As head of Jus Blues Mgmt. Co. he managed Lucky Peterson for 20 years, during this time Lucky released 15 CD’s, worked as a first call recording session musician with artists like Lowell Fulson, Wynton Marsalis, Mavis Staples and Bootsy Collins. Most of these recording were on Polygram Records and Universal Records. From 1991 thru 2003 Jus Blues arranged for Lucky to tour on a regular basis worldwide U.S. festival, Europe and Japan, Mr. Mitchell has produced 18 Jus Blues Music Awards shows in Atlanta, Memphis and in Tunica, MS, the first one in 1995, celebrating the life achievement of legendary blues man Lowell Fulson who was one of the most important Blues Legends of the 20th Century.
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Dr. Johnny Jones
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Dr. Johnny D. Jones was born and raised in Mississippi. Dr. Jones enjoys teaching, research, learning, golf, fishing, cooking and educating youth. He has worked with youth organizations, school districts, colleges and universities and non-profit organizations to enhance education endeavors for youth. He is passionate about educating students of color and helping them to matriculate through higher education to obtain a degree. Johnny currently is serving as the Chief Operating Officer of the DELTA Project (Developing Empowerment Linkages Through Academics) and Assistant Vice President/Dean and Director of Delta Research and Cultural Institute (DRCI) at Mississippi Valley State University. |
Velma Landers
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Velma Landers has had a long and successful career managing and advocating for Subsidized, Affordable and Public Housing in San Francisco. Under her leadership the housing sites she managed became safer, cleaner and more wholesome environment for residents. During her career, having been awarded numerous HUD Grants, allowed her to develop Resident Service Programs that provide services, resources, opportunities and partnerships that assist and enhance the quality of life for residents. Velma opened one of the first on site Computer Learning Centers with emphasis on resident needs in the areas of education, job skills, business training, economics, health and social events. Because of the entrepreneur spirit within her, in 1996 and a lack of Blues and Jazz venues lead Velma to open “Velma’s” a club/showroom and restaurant where live music and entertainment of local, national and international Blues and Jazz artist could be experienced..
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Raynette Mitchell
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Raynette Mitchell studied Business Management at Southern Business College in Orlando Florida, and is working towards completing her Bachelor Degree in Business at West Ga Technical College. Raynette has over 30 years of leadership and exceptional customer service experience Work History - David M Printing Company located in Longwood. Fla from 1979- 1988.. Raynette worked as a customer service specialists and was responsible for training staff.. 1990 - 1994. Raynette served on the Board of Directors at Medix Medical Institute while managing a private Internal Medicine practice in Smyrna Ga 1994 – Present Emory Healthcare -.Raynette is currently working as Clinic Operations Manager for the Department of Cardiology Heart & Vascular Center in Atlanta Ga. Raynette is responsible for 18 direct reports who support over 20 professors and physicians
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Craten Armmer, Sr.
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Craten Armmer, Sr. entered Knoxville College, an HBCU in Knoxville, TN for 2 years majoring in Biology until he was drafted by the U.S. Army in 1972. Armmer continued his pursuit of a college degree and enrolled at the University of Memphis (formerly Memphis State University), majoring in Communication with a concentration in Radio, Television and Film production. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the U of M in 1981. Mr. Armmer, a 2-time Mid-South Regional Emmy Award recipient, career as a professional broadcaster began in the television production department for Scripps-Howard Broadcasting Company at WMC-TV, the Memphis NBC affiliate station, in 1980 where he held various positions including, production assistant, production technician, crew chief/floor director, master control operator and producer/director. In 2009 Armmer began his employment with Memphis City Schools and became Shelby County Schools, as Telecommunications Center General Manager where he was responsible for operation of WQOX/88.5FM, he was also in charge of the Electronic Media Broadcasting Program that taught basic radio and TV broadcasting techniques to high school students at various feeder schools throughout the District and advanced radio and TV techniques at the Telecommunications Center.
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Jus' Blues
Music Awards
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Tunica, MS
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