Gov. Rick Snyder makes reappointment to the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority

Thursday, June 29, 2017

LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the reappointment of Larry Alexander of Auburn Hills to the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority.

The authority has operational control of the Cobo Center to oversee the improvement and expansion of the facility.

"Larry has years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry in Detroit and I am confident he will continue to be a positive asset to this authority,” Snyder said.

Alexander is the president and CEO of the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau and has worked in the hospitality and tourism industry for more than 30 years. Alexander holds a bachelor’s degree in hotel, restaurant, and hospitality management from the University of Houston.

Alexander will serve a six-year term expiring August 31, 2022.

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