Comedy Center VP Recognized For Efforts To Keep Tourism During Pandemic

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JAMESTOWN – A leader with the National Comedy Center in Jamestown is receiving recognition for their work to keep tourism alive during the pandemic.

National Comedy Center Vice President of Finance and Operations Rochelle Mole was recognized by the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce last week.

Mole is credited with working behind the scenes to run the NCC and Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum.

For that, she has received the Chamber’s “Person of the Year” designation.

In addition to Mole, Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care was presented the “Economic Development Award” for creating the county’s first Hospice House.

Furthermore, Jamestown Community Chamber awarded Lou Deppas its Community Service Award for his work in the community focusing on his time on the Boards of Directors of the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Jamestown YMCA and NCC.