Cherry Blossom Festival names new interim President and CEO

Macon, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) – The International Cherry Blossom Festival announced their new interim president and CEO on Wednesday.

Thomas Wicker accepted the position and will act as interim beginning September 19, 2016. Wicker served on the Board of Directors from 2007 to 2012. He also served on the Executive Committee as board chair from 2011 to 2012.

“I am excited and enthusiastic to build upon the festival’s foundation’s which began with Carolyn Crayton’s vision and William A. Fickling, Sr.’s generosity,” Wicker stated in a news release.

Wicker is active in the Macon community, serving on several community boards including the Executive Committee of NewTown Macon and the board of trustees at the Medical Center, Navicent Health.

NewTown Macon awarded Wicker for his service with the Community Service Award in 2013 and the Leadership Award in 2014. He also received the Southern Company’s Chairman’s Excellence Award.

Thomas is fully committed to bringing his experience and wealth of knowledge to the Cherry Blossom Festival.