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Massachusetts Convention Center Authority
Board Information
Policy Area
Administration and FinancePurpose
The MCCA owns and operates the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, The MassMutual Center in Springfield, and the Boston Common Garage, and its mission is to generate significant regional economic activity by attracting conventions, tradeshows, and other events to its world-class facilities while maximizing the investment return for the residents and businesses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.Seat Restrictions
Term Limit: 0 | Term Length: 6 [9 members appointed by governor]Meeting Information
Meetings occur between nine and ten times a year. Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) 415 Summer Street Boston, MA 02210Compensation
None, but service as a member of the authority shall be credited to such member's years in service for pension and retirement purposes.Legal Authority
Board Members
↓↓ Sort members table by selecting table header for Member, Seat Name, Appointing Authority, or Term End Date.
| Member↓↓ | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Carlos Aramayo | At-large - Seat 3 (Labor) | Governor | December 31, 2026 |
| Cynthia Brown | Visitors Industry Council | Governor | December 31, 2026 |
| Sheena Collier | At-large - Seat 5 | Governor | December 31, 2026 |
| Xiomara Alban Delobato | Hampden County Resident | Governor | December 31, 2024 |
| Mr. Michael Donovan | Mayor - S. Boston Resident | Mayor | March 14, 2029 |
| The Honorable Michael Flaherty | Mayor | Mayor | - |
| Secretary Matthew J. Gorzkowicz | EXO A&F | Ex Officio | - |
| Ashley Groffenberger | EXO CFO - City of Boston | Ex Officio | - |
| Emme Handy | At-large - Seat 1 (Chair) | Governor | December 31, 2027 |
| Margaret Mainzer-Cohen | At-large - Seat 4 | Governor | December 31, 2027 |
| Dr. Aisha Miller | At-large - Seat 2 | Governor | December 31, 2025 |
| Christina Pappas | Mass Lodging Assoc. | Governor | December 31, 2026 |
| Gwill York | Cambridge Resident | Governor | December 31, 2025 |