who retired in June<\/a>.<\/p>\nStraight comes to MECA from his position as the CEO of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (MCCNO), the nation\u2019s sixth largest convention center.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are thrilled to welcome Adam and his family to Omaha,\u201d said MECA chair Diane Duren. \u201cDuring the search process, we interviewed candidates from all over the country, and Adam rose to the top of our list because of his experience leading large-scale venues, managing public-private developments, and ushering along construction projects on time and on budget. We are confident Adam will pick up where Roger Dixon left off and continue to build on the solid foundation that has already been laid at MECA over the last 25 years.\u201d<\/p>\n
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