Michelle R. Curtis

Michelle R. Curtis serves as Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs at The RLJ Companies, LLC, a holding company founded by Robert L. Johnson that provides strategic investments in a diverse portfolio of companies that includes real estate, private equity, 401k fintech services, automobile dealerships, content streaming, gaming and sports betting.

As Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Ms. Curtis is responsible for ensuring efficient and effective administrative operational strategy, and policy compliance, with coordination and oversight of the company’s staff.

Ms. Curtis has worked with Robert L. Johnson for more than three decades. Prior to serving as Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Ms. Curtis served as Executive Director of The RLJ Companies and Special Assistant to the Chairman, responsible for overseeing the organization’s administration and implementing the policies and directives of the Chairman.

Before the founding of The RLJ Companies, Ms. Curtis served as Executive Assistant to Mr. Johnson in his capacity as Founder and Chairman of Black Entertainment Television, where she was responsible for all logistical and administrative operations for Mr. Johnson and the Office of the Chairman. Prior to that, Ms. Curtis was the Executive Director of District Cablevision, Inc., with responsibility for oversight and administration of the new District of Columbia cable franchise.

Prior to beginning her career with Robert L. Johnson, Ms. Curtis worked at The National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees as the Administrative Assistant to the National Editor.