Company History
Curtis E. McCall, Chief Executive Officer
cmccall@marqueecinemas.com
Mr. Curtis McCall founded the company in 1979 in Rainelle, West Virginia. The company was then known as CurDanBri Theaters. In 1982, Curtis had the opportunity to open a 3-screen theater at the Crossroads Mall in Mt. Hope, WV. By 1988 he had increased the theater company size to four locations with 14 screens, by adding two more West Virginia sites in Lewisburg (1983) and Summersville (1988). In 1997, the company changed its name to Marquee Cinemas and new locations have been added each year bringing the current total to 184 screens at 19 locations in ten states. Curtis graduated from Concord College in Athens, WV in 1978 with a B.S. in Business Administration. He is President of the National Association of Theater Owners (NATO) of West Virginia, Chairman of the Mid-States Theater Owners Association and also serves on the National Board of NATO. Mr. McCall served on the Board of Directors of First State Bank and Trust from 1994 to 1998 and later on the Board of Directors of City National Bank and City Holding Company from 1999 to 2001.
James Cox, Vice President & Construction/Development
jcox@marqueecinemas.com
Mr. James Cox began his career with Marquee in 1982 as a staff employee. In 1985, James was promoted to Theater Manager. Currently, James is charged with new theater construction and development in addition to supervising Service Technicians employed under contract by the company. He is also responsible for purchasing concession supplies, projection equipment and janitorial supplies while maintaining constant cost controls on purchases. He has technical training in the installation and alignment of sound equipment from Dolby Cinema Products. James also serves on the Board of Directors.
Cindy Ramsden CPA, Chief Financial Officer
cramsden@marqueecinemas.com
Ms. Cindy H. Ramsden began at Marquee in 2000 and brought 24 years of experience in banking, public accounting, auditing, tax and financial reporting. Cindy graduated with honors from Concord College in 1978, earning a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. She serves as Treasurer and CFO and is on the Board of Directors.
Harry Newman, Director of Operations
hnewman@marqueecinemas.com
Mr. Harry Newman began his movie career in 1994 after 20 years in the USMC. He worked as a theatre manager for 6 years before joining Marquee Cinemas in 2000 as City Manager. He assumed the Director of Operation position in June of 2001 and today oversees the daily operations of all theatres. His responsibilities also include assisting with the opening of new locations and the training of manages and staff at new locations. Harry also serves on the Board of Directors.
Robin Shumate, Director of Marketing/Advertising
rshumate@marqueecinemas.com
Ms. Robin Shumate began her career with Marquee as staff accountant in 1998. She was promoted to her current position in February of 1999. She oversees all advertising, promotions, event planning and concession auditing for all locations. Robin graduated from Concord College with a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and a minor in Accounting. She serves on the Board of Directors.
Rob Thompson, Operations
rthompson@marqueecinemas.com
Mr. Rob Thompson began his movie career with Marquee in 1997 as Manager of its Crossroads Cinemas location. He was promoted to GM of Southridge (the # 1 location) in 1999 and returned to Beckley in June 2001 to serve as City Manager. In 2002, Rob joined Harry to assist in the operations control of Marquee’s locations. Rob served in the U.S.A.F. and was a Deputy Sheriff for 8 years prior to joining Marquee.
Dave Sebolt, Operations
dsebolt@marqueecinemas.com
Dave joined Marquee Cinemas in 2005 and is assigned to the Corporate Operations Staff. He acquired related experience as a Supervisor at Disneyworld’s MGM Studios and Epcot Center; Concessions Director for Associated Theatres; and as a fixturing Project Manager with NCS Technical Services.
Chris Prichard, Operations
cprichard@marqueecinemas.com
Chris joined Marquee Cinemas in 2002 to manage the Southridge location in Charleston, WV. He brings 25 years of prior theatre management experience and has previously managed theatres for Cinemark USA, Fox Theatres, United Artists and Cinema ‘n’ Drafthouse Intl. He has experience with all types of theatres including first run, art house, discount, Imax and cinema/bar/restaurant concepts and has managed theatres from 1 to 17 screens. He joined the corporate staff in 2004. Currently, he assists with the operation of all theatre locations, human resources, inspections/audits, directs trailer programming and is the customer service contact for all locations and guests. He attended the University of Kentucky and majored in Engineering.
Katrina Cox, Box Office
kcox@marqueecinemas.com
Katrina joined the Marquee Cinemas corporate office staff in 1999. Her responsibilities include the reporting of box office reports to film companies, recording sales information for all theatres, and the monthly filing of consumer sales tax returns. Katrina came to us with 12 years retail experience and was the general manager of a national clothing retailer.
Janelle Campbell, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Film Rental Cashier
jlcampbell@marqueecinemas.com
Janelle Campbell joined the Marquee Cinemas corporate office team in 1999. Her responsibilities include accounts payable and receivable for all locations. She has recently assumed film rental cashier duties including invoice billing creation and payment distribution to all film companies. From 1991 to 1999 Janelle was a licensed associate agent working in personal and commercial insurance lines for a major insurance company.
Annell Evans
aevans@marqueecinemas.com
The Marquee Cinemas staff welcomed Annell in 2003. Her responsibilities include the ordering of promotional materials, assisting the payroll department and general administrative duties. Annell has 14 years retail experience and was the manager of a women’s specialty clothing store.
