American Art Resources

American Art Resources Appoints Shannon Kimich as President & Chief Executive Officer

Houston (May 5, 2020)

American Art Resources is pleased to announce the appointment of Shannon Kimich as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Shannon will lead the Art Consulting Firm as the successor to Kathy Hathorn, who has now assumed the full-time role of Founding Principal and Creative Advisor, and who will continue to work with clients on major projects.

“Shannon is the right person to guide American Art Resources into the future while carrying on the legacy and foundation that AAR was built on,” Hathorn said.

Shannon’s promotion comes as a part of a planned leadership transition and evolution of American Art Resources to continue to provide excellent customer service and project management to the clients we serve, as well as bringing innovative solutions to our customers and the end users.

In addition, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Shannon lead the company through challenging times with the company remaining in a hybrid model of operations while continuing to serve our clients, keeping the company stable and thriving through the crisis.

“I am proud of the American Art Team’s tenacity and perseverance during an unprecedented time where they quickly adapted, and I am looking forward to leading the company to fulfill its vision for the future as it evolves and grows,” said Kimich.
 
American Art Resources is currently in operations and taking new projects, producing artwork and installing projects while observing safety measures and taking appropriate precautions in tandem with our client’s protocols.
 
About Shannon Kimich
 
Shannon is an experienced and highly successful leader with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising Design and Graphic Design, as well as a Master of Science in Healthcare Interior Design candidate at Stephen F. Austin State University. She has over 15 years of experience in leadership, business development, project management and strategic planning. She is also a Fellow of the Advisory Board Company and member of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Her extensive experience includes healthcare administration and hospital service line development for a 299-bed hospital and a 64-bed hospital, which gives her a unique perspective on healthcare design and its effect on the patient experience. Coupled with her graduate training around evidence-based design, Shannon keeps the perspective of both the client and the consumer in mind.