The Buzz
"This collaborative effort will ensure that Detroiters and the entire region will have a Cobo Center they all can be proud of, right in the heart of downtown Detroit."
-Detroit Mayor Dave Bing
"The Authority is exactly what is needed to move Cobo Center toward becoming the vibrant, competitive and world class facility the city of Detroit and our entire region deserves."
- Authority Board Member and Vice President Juliette
Okotie-Eboh
"Preserving Detroit's capacity to attract and keep shows like the North American International Auto Show is critical to our future as a metropolitan area."
- Oakland County Executive
L. Brooks Patterson
"The Authority is committed to starting from the beginning and approaching this project with fresh eyes, with a transparent process that fosters free thinking in order to achieve the best facility we can offer our region and our customers."
- Authority Board Member and Secretary Waymon Guillebeaux
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Walt Watkins Mr. Watkins is President of WCW Enterprises, a development consulting firm, and serves as Chief Executive Officer. >click here for full bio |
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Thomas McNulty Mr. McNulty is Managing Partner of Macke Group, and serves as Chief Financial Officer. >click here for full bio |
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Gary Brown Mr. Brown is from Diversity in Design GMB, LLC, and serves as Chief Construction Officer. >click here for full bio |
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Joseph E. Ruffolo Mr. Ruffolo is a senior human resources executive with 30 years’ experience and proven success in all core human resources functions, and serves as Chief Human Resources Officer. >click here for full bio |
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Jamaine Dickens Mr. Dickens is President of Commerce Communications Group Inc., and serves as Chief Communications Officer. >click here for full bio |
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Bob Johnson Mr. Johnson is a purchasing and strategic sourcing consultant with more than 20 years’ experience, and serves as Chief Procurement Officer. >click here for full bio |




















