Detroit Convention Bureau Alumni

07/25/2026

https://gerstfuneralhomes.com/obituary/richard-denney-keye/

Richard Denney Keye passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 21, 2026, surrounded by family at home. The family wishes to prepare you that this obituary is written as Rick “Ricky” Keye wanted – full of dark humor and quick wit to remind everyone that laughter is the best medicine. Rick was ...

04/27/2026

DCBA alums got together on Saturday at Buddy's in Novi. Going around the table from the left... Bob Snyders , Bob Robert C. Fortney , Lana Jerome Rick Richard A Moses , Jennifer Clarke , Mike Wright and Alice Snyders.

We'll do it again sometime and, hopefully, some others can join us! DM me with phone number and I'll include you.

10/15/2025

Great lunch at Maggiono's on Saturday October 11 with some DCBA alumni & friends. Starting at left & around the table: Ron Steffens, Carol Gies Dietz, Bob Fox (Westin Hotel), Joyce Cusmano (Detroit Renaissance & Franco PR), Rick Moses, Lana Jerome & Colleen Robar.

05/01/2025

Back in the 80's we had some amazing staff at the MDCVB. Rick Moses, Joe McMullin, Lana Jerome, Sue Wydra, Robert Fortney. Great memories.

03/11/2025

Ran into Robert C Fortney at Metro Airport yesterday!

02/07/2025

Mini Reunion...Lunch with Ron Steffens, Mike Wright & Rick Moses 2-5-25.

08/04/2023

For those who knew him.....Obituary for Speed Gant https://www.freep.com/obitu
aries/det124728

Harold (Speed) Clinton Gant Jr passed away peacefully on July 25th at his home in Westland, MI at the age of 89. He was born in Parkersburg, WV,...

08/09/2022

DId you year about the 3 old Bureau guys getting together for lunch in Grand Rapids today? Here's proof! Bob Snyders, Rick Keye and Rick Moses.

08/10/2021

Mini DCBA reunion at Brewery Vivant in Grand Rapids. Bob & Alice Snyders were there, too. Pictures courtesy of Bob but it looks like he didn't take a selfie!

06/17/2020

https://www.crainsdetroit.com/people/larry-alexander-head-detroit-metro-convention-visitors-bureau-retire

Larry Alexander, longtime president and CEO of the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau, will retire at year's end, after leading the organization for more than 20 years. The CVB has launched a search to find his successor.Alexander, 70, shared his plans to retire with the DMCVB board…