{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"The News Journal","provider_url":"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net","title":"Monhollen appointed to Eastern Kentucky PRIDE Board of Directors &ndash; The News Journal","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"00kJhY9mXO\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/monhollen-appointed-to-eastern-kentucky-pride-board-of-directors\/\">Monhollen appointed to Eastern Kentucky PRIDE Board of Directors<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/monhollen-appointed-to-eastern-kentucky-pride-board-of-directors\/embed\/#?secret=00kJhY9mXO\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Monhollen appointed to Eastern Kentucky PRIDE Board of Directors&#8221; &#8212; The News Journal\" data-secret=\"00kJhY9mXO\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! 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She will volunteer her time and expertise to help direct PRIDE, which is a nonprofit organization that promotes environmental cleanup and education, as well as economic development through tourism in 42 counties of southern and eastern Kentucky. \u201cMaggy will be an asset to the PRIDE Board of Directors, given her leadership in tourism-driven economic development and her education and experience with parks and recreation,\u201d said Tammie Nazario, PRIDE President and Chief Executive Officer. \u201cMaggy has been so supportive of PRIDE\u2019s environmental cleanup projects and tourism initiatives in her position with Corbin Tourism, so we know she will hit the ground running as a board member.\u201d Monhollen also serves as the Downtown Corbin Manager. In those positions, she promotes and develops the city as a vacation destination to stimulate the city\u2019s economy and to enhance the quality of life of citizens and guests alike. She also is involved in promoting the region as a whole to potential guests. Originally from Richmond, Virginia, Monhollen, earned a Bachelor\u2019s of Science degree in Recreation and Park Management from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master\u2019s of Science degree in Recreation and Park Administration from Eastern Kentucky University. She has worked for such agencies as the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and state parks, as well as in the realms of municipal government and nonprofit organizations. She is a 2019 graduate of the BRIGHT Leadership program through Leadership KY and a 2017 graduate of the Leadership Tri-County program. She recently married a Corbin native, Johnny Monhollen, and she always has had a heart for Appalachia and seeing the region persevered, PRIDE officials noted in a release. \u201cOur region is located in the outdoor adventure mecca of Kentucky, and it is important to preserve these areas so that they can be enjoyed for future generations to come,\u201d Monhollen said. \u201cSupporting a nonprofit that is dedicated to ensuring that we are taking care of things, such as litter abatement, is important to the Corbin Tourism Commission because of the positive impact that it has on our guests, as well as the increase in quality of life that it provides to the citizens in our communities.\u201d Regarding tourism, Monhollen said, \u201cBuilding the tourism industry and attracting visitors to the region is absolutely critical for economic stimulation and economic growth. Tourism is the third largest industry in the state of Kentucky, and in 2019, the industry had an over $15 billion dollar economic impact.\u201d \u201cOur region is so rich in history, attractions and outdoor recreational pursuits, not to mention we provide outstanding and memorable experiences. It is important for us to continue to tell the story through the tourism industry so that we can create destinations, create jobs and provide a better quality of life for the people that work, live and play in our communities,\u201d she added. The PRIDE Board of Directors meets bimonthly to establish guidelines for PRIDE programs and approve the organization\u2019s budget. Ten board members are volunteers who bring particular expertise to fulfilling the PRIDE mission. One staff member, the president\/chief executive officer, also serves on the board. PRIDE was founded to promote in 1997 by Congressman Hal Rogers (KY-5) and the late James Bickford, who was the Kentucky Secretary for Natural Resources and Environmental Protection. PRIDE\u2019s mission is to contribute to the economic and cultural growth of southern and eastern Kentucky by improving water quality, cleaning up solid waste problems, and advancing environmental education, in order to improve living conditions for its residents while enhancing the potential for tourism industry growth in the region. \u201cThe annual PRIDE Spring Cleanup is underway, so this is a great time for everyone in our region to make sure our incredible landscape looks its best,\u201d Nazario said. \u201cYou can do your part by picking\u00a0up litter near your home, church, business or\u00a0favorite spot. If you need trash bags, gloves or safety vests for your project, then call our toll-free number.\u201d The toll-free number for PRIDE is (888)577-4339. The PRIDE web site is\u00a0www.kypride.org."}