Founder/COO

Arthur L. Hunt, Jr.

With more than 20 years as a professional in the business, Arthur L. Hunt, Jr., has worked with the best in the league. As a promoter, he has had successful runs with artists including Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, Yolanda Adams, Ben Tankard, The Winans, Rance Allen Lee Williams and tbe Spiritual QC's, William Becton, James Hall, Mighty Clouds of Joy, and other notables. Hunt and the staff of professionals at TCAA provide a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the aspiring talent.

In addition to his active role as an ordained minister and pastor, his background in marketing and music include assignments with CBS™ and ABC™ television networks and several radio stations. A major executive  at Intersound/CGI Records™ and former President of MCG Records™, Hunt has a proven track record as a label executive and entertainment subject matter expert.

President

Michael Kinlow

The College of Aspiring Artists’ president is Michael Kinlow, a MBA graduate from Duke University with major entertainment work assignments including Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida brings a plethora of insight to The College of Aspiring Artists at the opening symposium. Kinlow has an extensive background in strategic planning. After ensuing years at World Headquarters for Northwest Airlines and Pillsbury in Minnesota and Walt Disney World in Florida, Kinlow has honed his analytical and management skills as he recommended and instituted strategic goals to Executive Management and Board of Directors.  He became an expert and lecturer in the field of Competitive Intelligence and co-authored Pillsbury’s Competitive Assessment Manual as well as his own manual for e-commerce success, The Internet MBA or (TIMBA). Students and business partners alike will benefit form a world of intelligence, entertainment, marketing and business savvy through The College of Aspiring Artists.

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