The Savannah Convention Center Announces Key Staff Promotions Effective July 1

Savannah, GA – The Savannah Convention Center (SCC) is pleased to announce a series of internal staff promotions effective July 1, 2025. These appointments recognize the outstanding contributions of team members who have played a vital role in the Center’s recent success and who are well-positioned to take lead during this new phase of growth.

“Each of these individuals has contributed meaningfully to our success and consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and service,” said Kelvin D. Moore, Senior Vice President for the Georgia World Congress Center Authority and General Manager of the Savannah Convention Center. “Their leadership in these elevated roles will be central to our continued evolution as we grow in reputation, reach, and impact.”

The following team members have been promoted:

  • Gail Terrell – Director of Human Resources
  • Jackie Mitchell – Director of Event Services
  • Staci Stover – Senior National Sales Manager
  • Jared Whitehead – Senior Public Safety Manager
  • Jason Touchberry – Senior Food & Beverage Manager
  • Ansley Cribbs – Senior Staff Accountant
  • James Mallard – Catering Coordinator

“These promotions show the incredible talent and leadership we’ve built in Savannah and reinforce our commitment to growing this market by investing in our people,” said Kevin Duvall, CEO of the Georgia World Congress Center Authority. “We’re proud to be part of the Savannah Convention Center’s continued growth and its expanding impact on Georgia’s meetings and hospitality industry.”

As SCC celebrates its 25th anniversary and looks ahead following a transformative expansion, these promotions reinforce the facility’s commitment to service excellence and reflect the depth of talent driving the facility forward.

Media Contact:
Myesha Jones, Marketing & Communications Manager
Savannah Convention Center
912-784-1810 | [email protected]

About Savannah Convention Center:

Rising on the banks of the Savannah River with unbeatable views of the Historic District, the newly expanded Savannah Convention Center offers 660,000 square feet of state-of-the-art space designed to inspire connection, creativity and commerce. As Georgia’s first LEED Gold-certified convention center, SCC blends Southern charm with smart sustainability, welcoming global events while boosting the local economy. Operated by the Georgia World Congress Center Authority since 2014, the SCC continues to set a bold standard for innovation in the meetings and events world.

One International Drive
P.O. Box 248
Savannah, Georgia 31402

Phone: (912) 447-4000
Fax: (912) 447-4722

The designee of the Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority for service of process for civil actions brought against it is Kelvin Moore, General Manager, One International Drive, Savannah, GA 31401.

If you need more information about planning your event, please feel free to call our helpful Event Services staff at (912)447-4000