Cleveland Medical Mart and Convention Center appoints new general manager

Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. (MMPI) has announced a new general manager of the Cleveland Medical Mart and Convention Center.

As general manager, Brian Casey will be responsible for attracting tradeshow business to the facility, as well as potential clients and events for the Cleveland Medical Mart. He will also oversee all departmental functions including construction, operations, finance and leasing, while implementing the strategic positioning and marketing plans for the facility, its tenants and tradeshows.

“MMPI has worked with Brian Casey for years and knows first-hand his vast array of knowledge and experience in attracting and producing tradeshows, while providing the highest level of customer service possible to his tenants,” said Mark Falanga, senior vice president of MMPI.

Casey joins MMPI with over 30 years experience in the tradeshow and meetings industry. Casey was the owner of a convention and tradeshow services firm, Next Generation Events Group Inc. a strategic sales, marketing and planning service firm dedicated to revenue growth solutions, event operations and new launches for association and corporate events.

“Brian is an expert in the tradeshow and showroom business, and knows what is important to our customers,” said Falanga. “He will prove to be valuable as we continue to successfully secure commitments from tradeshows, meetings, and tenants for the Cleveland Medical Mart and Convention Center.”