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Next GPAC director must understand ‘the Germantown way’

By , Daily Memphian Updated: May 21, 2025 4:00 AM CT | Published: May 21, 2025 4:00 AM CT

As Paul Chandler departs Germantown Performing Arts Center for Memphis River Parks Partnership, the suburb must replace him as the venue’s executive director.

Chandler’s resignation is effective May 30. Parke Kennedy, GPAC development director, will serve as interim director. The ultimate decision for a new director lies with Jason Huisman, city administrator. However, he also values input of the GPAC Board of Directors.

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Abigail Warren

Abigail Warren

Abigail Warren is an award-winning reporter and covers Collierville and Germantown for The Daily Memphian. She was raised in the Memphis suburbs, attended Westminster Academy and studied journalism at the University of Memphis. She has been with The Daily Memphian since 2018.


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