Rickey Thigpen, MSL

Rickey L. Thigpen, a transformational leader, dedicates himself to enhancing organizations and their associated human capital. His servant leadership is dedicated to integrity, fairness, goal obtainment, high expectations, encouragement and the support of others. Rickey is motivated to stirring the emotions of people, getting them to look beyond their self-interest and inspiring them to reach for the improbable.Rickey L. Thigpen joined Visit Jackson (formally the Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau) in 1987 as the Manager of Information Systems. For the past 31 years, Thigpen has served in multiple management positions within the administrative and marketing disciplines. On October 1st, 2019 the Visit Jackson Board of Directors named Thigpen as the Interim President of Visit Jackson, a position in which he served in for four months before being named the official President/CEO of Visit Jackson. Prior to being named the Interim President, Thigpen served as the destination marketing organization’s Executive Vice President where he was responsible for governmental & community engagement, stakeholder relationships, signature event management, and new & untraditional market initiatives. Rickey Thigpen’s life mission is, “To be a lifelong learner who is dedicated to imparting knowledge to, uplifting and empowering those he is so fortunate to influence.”