Enoch C. Morris Jr.
Executive Director
emorris@rivercenter.org
Enoch moved to Columbus to be a part of the exciting things that are happening in Uptown. He brings 28 years of performing arts experience and is very excited to be a part of RiverCenter. He moved here from Springfield, Missouri with his wife Debbie and their daughter Devon. They have one other daughter that lives in Springfield, Ryanne that is watching closely over their only grand child, Landon David.
William J. Bullock
Associate Director and Director of Development
wbullock@rivercenter.org
Bill joined RiverCenter after a 33-year career as a choral director and music administrator. He served Tarrant County Junior College (Fort Worth, Texas) and the University of Southern Mississippi (Hattiesburg) before retiring from Columbus State University in 2000. He received his Ph.D. degree from Florida State University. In addition to his responsibilities at RiverCenter, Bill conducts the professional chorus Cantus Columbus. He is married to Janie Lee, who is on the staff of the Schwob School of Music and is organist at First Baptist Church, Columbus. Bill and Janie Lee have a daughter, Leigh, who works for CompuCredit in Atlanta, and a son, Mark, who is an anchor at WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
Jannina McPherson
CFO
jmcpherson@rivercenter.org
Jannina moved to Columbus, Georgia from Bronx, New York in 1995. Before joining the RiverCenter staff in 2004, she worked as an administrative assistant for the Columbus Park and Recreations Department and as a new business specialist at Aflac. At RiverCenter she was recently promoted from Accounting Coordinator to Finance Director and CFO. Jannina is a senior majoring in financial management at Columbus State University. She brings RiverCenter sixteen years of business experience, including work at MasterCard International Corporation and The Smithsonian. She is a mother of three: Jaide-Ellyse, Jared and Jenay.
John Camp
Technical Director
jcamp@rivercenter.org
A Columbus native, John began his professional career in the entertainment industry as a musician at the age of 15. His 25 year career has included work in many capacities both as a performer and a technician. He joined the production department of RiverCenter in Septermber of 2003 as the Sound Services Coordinator and became the Technical Director in January of 2008. He currently resides in Phenix City, Alabama with his wife Jessica and his two children Zachary and Isabella.
Pat Phillips
Human Resources Director
pphillips@rivercenter.org
A native of Phenix City, Pat joined the Community Projects Foundation and RiverCenter as Business Manager during early stages of the Columbus Challenge capital building campaign. Fully employed by RiverCenter at the end of campaign and opening of the building, Pat now serves as Human Resources Director and senior staff member. She and husband, Bill, enjoy spending time with their sons families (Scott and Jason Tindell), four grandchildren (Ashley, Andrew, Sarah and Jason II) and great-grandson, Shane.
Jim Rutland
Program and Education Director
jrutland@rivercenter.org
Jim Rutland, a native of Columbus and the Program and Education Director for RiverCenter, returned recently after spending 20 years in New York City where he spent his time performing and working in the entertainment industry. Highlights of that time include an appearance in the feature film Philadelphia and concerts at Carnegie Hall and on HBO. Jim is extremely happy to be home, working at RiverCenter and handling the ArtsReach education and outreach programs.
Russell Leonard
Operations Manager
rleonard@rivercenter.org
Russell Leonard is a native of Columbus, Georgia. He was employed by RiverCenter as Head of Security and soon was promoted to his current position of Operations Manager. Russell has 20 years of law enforcement experience, including service as Chief of Police for the City of Hamilton, Georgia, and employment as Commander of a federal drug task force. He received his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Columbus State University. Russell contributes to the operations department not only the skills and knowledge acquired through his law enforcement experience, but also the abilities he developed from several years of experience as a business owner and retail manager in the Columbus area.
Jennifer L. Johnson
Box Office Manager
jjohnson@rivercenter.org
Jennifer moved to Columbus in 2008 from Birmingham, Alabama. Originally from Pensacola, Florida, Jennifer has been involved in the Performing Arts since a small child. She comes to RiverCenter with three years of Box Office Manager experience from the Saenger Theatre in Pensacola and the Verizon Wireless Music Center in Birmingham. Beginning with ballet lessons at age three, majoring in music and finally working in venues, she has seen all sides of arts and theatre. Jennifer is excited to make Columbus her home and enjoys traveling to visit friends and family across the world.
