Mimms Museum of Technology and Art Names Thomas Paterson Membership and Development Coordinator
Thomas Paterson Membership and Development Coordinator
Paterson to Help Drive Corporate Membership Growth & Community Partnerships for Roswell Museum
ROSWELL, Ga. – (December 12, 2025) – The Mimms Museum of Technology and Art (Mimms Museum), 
a nonprofit metro Atlanta attraction that is home to one of the world’s largest collections of digital-era artifacts and rotating art exhibits, today announced the appointment of Thomas Paterson as membership and development coordinator. Effective immediately, Paterson will support membership growth for the museum, cultivating partner relationships and engaging experiences to support its overall mission.
“Thomas is passionate about both membership engagement and community connection, which is exciting for us as we prepare for an exciting year ahead,” said Rena Youngblood, executive director of Mimms Museum. “With iNSPIRE: Fifty Years of Innovation from Apple on the horizon, the energy and collaborative approach Thomas will bring to this role is sure to help strengthen the partnerships that make these landmark projects possible.”
Paterson will assist with the museum’s membership and development initiatives, including individual and corporate membership programs, grant management and community partnerships. He will focus on strengthening member engagement and expanding the museum’s relationships within Roswell’s vibrant business community through sponsorships, volunteering and special events.
Before joining the Mimms Museum team, Paterson served as the development communications coordinator at the Cherokee County History Center, where he managed donor databases, assisted with fundraising events and helped grow the organization’s membership by 30 percent through consistent communication and recurring programming. Since 2020, Paterson has helped lead fundraising efforts for the Suthers Center Food Pantry’s Hunger Walk, raising enough funds to feed nearly 30,000 people through the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
A lifelong Georgia resident, Paterson holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in history from Georgia State University. While in school, he gained hands-on experience in artifact interpretation and narrative development for diverse audiences through an internship with Kennesaw State University’s Museum of History and Holocaust Education. Paterson actively supports Georgia’s museum community, having served as a grant reviewer for Georgia Humanities and as a communications committee volunteer with the Georgia Association of Museums. His passion for technology stems from his personal hobbies, including music production, graphic design and gaming. In his free time, he enjoys reading, exercising and volunteering at the Suthers Center Food Pantry in Brookhaven.
Those interested in making a donation or sponsoring a portion of the new exhibit should visit MimmsMuseum.org/Apple-Innovation-Exhibit or contact Rena Youngblood at RYoungblood@MimmsMuseum.org. To learn more about the Mimms Museum, visit MimmsMuseum.org. For museum updates and events, follow the museum on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.
MEDIA NOTE: Exhibit renderings and iNSPIRE logo can be found HERE.
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About Mimms Museum of Technology and Art
Mimms Museum of Technology and Art, formerly Computer Museum of America, is a dedicated nonprofit organization with the mission of preserving and showcasing the history of technology, art and its impact on our society. Founded by Lonnie and Karin Mimms in 2019, the museum is rooted in commitment to innovation, education and cultural enrichment. Since opening, the museum has continued to increase its efforts to provide accessibility to both art and technology to inspire the next generation. Lonnie Mimms has spent more than 40 years building one of the world’s most significant collections of computing artifacts, while Karin Mimms, a former educator, brings a lifelong passion for learning and storytelling. Together, they have created a space where technology and art intersect. Through interactive experiences, educational programs and engaging events, Mimms Museum provides visitors with a unique opportunity to explore the evolution of technology and its profound influence on our lives.
About “iNSPIRE: Fifty Years of Innovation from Apple”
In spring 2026, Mimms Museum of Technology and Art will debut the largest collection of Apple products ever on display to the public. The iNSPIRE: Fifty Years of Innovation from Apple exhibition will span more than 20,000 square feet and feature over 2,000 rare Apple artifacts, early prototypes, iconic devices and more. In addition to hands-on displays of early computers and devices, the new exhibit will include immersive, creative installations inspired by Apple’s most memorable campaigns and spotlight the visionaries who helped shape brand’s legacy. Rare collector’s items, unique documents and behind-the-scenes stories of Apple’s groundbreaking products will also be on display. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, visit MimmsMuseum.org/Apple-Innovation-Exhibit.
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