Sarah talks with Nell Knox, the Deputy Director at Visit Mississippi & Kamel L. King, the Bureau Manager for the Tourism Development Bureau at Visit Mississippi, our state tourism agency.
Kamel King was born and raised in Jackson, MS. Kamel attended American University (Washington, D.C.) and Tougaloo College (Jackson, MS) and graduated with honors from Tougaloo College earning a bachelor’s degree in Political Science/International Relations. Kamel was accepted and graduated from Mississippi College School of Law earning a law degree with emphasis on intellectual property/entertainment law.
Kamel spent 10 years as the Attorney on the Road for a 9 time GRAMMY nominated group, was a Director of Operations for both Blackberry Records, Inc. and Terminal Recording Studios (a GRAMMY award winning studio) and has had many years of experience in booking and event production. Kamel has since been Ass. Producer in the Recording Academy© endorsed “Mississippi…Celebrates Its GRAMMY© Legacy ” events, “Mississippi Night” at the L.A. GRAMMY© Museum and other tourism conferences. Kamel also is a contributing author in the American Bar Association released book "Entertainment Law: For The General Practitioner" and has been an adjunct professor of Entertainment Law with the Mississippi College School of Law. He is a practicing veteran entertainment attorney.
Kamel is most proud and passionate to currently work for Visit Mississippi as the Bureau Manager for the Tourism Development Bureau. His bureau manages the Mississippi Blues Trail, Country Music Trail, Freedom Trail, Writers Trail and the state’s rich music and cultural branding at many trade shows and festivals.
Nell Knox is the Deputy Director at Visit Mississippi. Nell believes you cannot understand American history without understanding Mississippi’s stories, and you cannot understand Mississippi’s stories unless you visit in person. Supporting Mississippi's tourism industry is central to her career.
Nell has worked in public service for more than a decade. She began at the Mississippi Department of Archives & History as a graduate intern in marketing and joined the MDAH public relations team during the completion and grand opening of the Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. She went on to serve as Marketing Director for the entire agency, promoting the thirteen museums and cultural attractions the department administers.
Nell is a passionate volunteer. She has chaired events and led fundraising initiatives for the Junior League of Jackson, Briarwood Pool, the Mississippi Heritage Trust, and St. Andrews Episcopal School, and served on the board of the Mississippi Tourism Association. She presently serves on the board of directors for the Southeast Tourism Society.
