CREATE Foundation President Mike Clayborne Announces Retirement After Three Decades
Mike Clayborne, president of the CREATE Foundation for the past thirty years, announced his retirement in June during the foundation's annual meeting in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Columbus Tupelo West Point Starkville, MS, November 11, 2026 — The president of the CREATE Foundation, Mike Clayborne, announced his retirement in June. He has served as the foundation’s president for the past thirty years.
The announcement was made during the foundation’s annual meeting. This gathering took place in Tupelo, Mississippi. Clayborne’s tenure as president has spanned three decades, making him a significant figure in the organization’s history.
Specific details regarding the timeline for Clayborne’s departure or the selection process for a successor were not immediately available. The CREATE Foundation’s annual meeting typically serves as a platform for reviewing the organization’s achievements, discussing future initiatives, and addressing leadership transitions. The location in Tupelo, Mississippi, marks a return to the city for the foundation’s key annual event.
Further information regarding the CREATE Foundation’s plans following Clayborne’s retirement, including any interim leadership or the formal search for a new president, has not yet been disclosed. The foundation’s work and its impact over the last thirty years are largely associated with Clayborne’s leadership.
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