Kelvin Moore named new general manager of McCormick Place

Kelvin Moore will oversee North America’s largest exhibition complex when he becomes general manager of McCormick Place beginning in December. (Provided)

The company that runs McCormick Place said Tuesday that it has named the first African American to serve as the convention center’s general manager.

ASM Global named Kelvin Moore to the key post at North America’s largest exhibition complex. Moore formerly ran Festival Hall at Navy Pier and most recently was in charge of Philadelphia’s convention center. He will succeed McCormick Place veteran David Causton, who is retiring.