Later promoted to a national representative
position, Himes remained stationed
in Nashville, but traveled extensively. He found
a mentor in an AFTRA attorney who
taught him negotiation skills, which proved
invaluable as he negotiated contracts at
radio and television stations and became
involved in troubleshooting operations
around the country. When the chapter director
left the organization, Himes was
appointed to fill the post of executive
director in 1986.
During his tenure as executive director, Himes
served on the bargaining commit-
tees in negotiations for AFTRA's Sound
Recordings Code and led organizing cam-
paigns at Disney Orlando, TNN Cable Network,
and the Grand Ole Opry. He was
named assistant national executive director of
sound recordings in 2005. Himes'
responsibilities include outreach to sound
recording artists, oversight of contract
administration, and strategies for protecting
performers' rights in the face of new
technology and servicing the needs of recording
artists. www.aftra.com
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