Mimi San Pedro, chief operating officer and chief marketing officer of P. Allen Smith’s Hortus Ltd., has been named to the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Foundation board of directors.

“Mimi’s community service and dedication to the beautification of our state make her an ideal addition to our board,” said Robert Phelps, acting executive director of Keep Arkansas Beautiful Foundation. “None of our work would be possible without the leadership of our board and the contributions of our donors to support our programs and our mission.”

Prior to joining Hortus, San Pedro was vice president of global marketing for Acxiom. Under her leadership, Acxiom implemented the most comprehensive global branding and marketing strategy in the company’s history. San Pedro previously served as president and CEO of ContourMed, an Arkansas-based biotechnology company.

“I am truly honored to be asked to serve on the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Foundation board of directors,” said San Pedro. “I have admired the foundation’s efforts for several years and look forward to educating Arkansans on the importance of preserving and protecting the natural beauty of our state.”