About CAA

The Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention/Arena Authority (CAA) is the seven-member board that administers DeVos Place®, DeVos Performance Hall and Van Andel Arena®. The CAA was established on March 29, 2000 by the City of Grand Rapids and County of Kent under the Convention Facility Authority Act, Act 203 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1999.

CAA Meetings: Schedule, Agenda Packets & Meeting Minutes

CAA MISSION STATEMENT

To encourage economic development within the West Michigan region, create jobs, and provide facilities for the entertainment, enjoyment, and/or benefit of the citizens in an economical manner by developing and operating convention, entertainment, and sports facilities within Kent County.

CAA Board Members
Please see below.

Richard A. Winn, Chairman
AHC Hospitality
County Appointee

Krista Flynn
PNC Bank
State Appointee

Hon. Rosalynn Bliss
Mayor, City of Grand Rapids
City Appointee

Birgit M. Klohs, Vice Chair
New Community Transformation Fund
City Appointee

Lindsey Thiel
Kent County Commissioner 11th District
County Appointee

Lew Chamberlin
West Michigan Whitecaps
CVB Appointee

Michael B. Verhulst
V2 – Verhulst Ventures; Pure Architects
CVB Appointee

In Memory Of

Floyd Wilson, Jr.
Pinnacle Construction Group
CVB Appointee

We would like to express our gratitude to Floyd Wilson, Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention/Arena Authority board member, for his contributions to our venues and our community. Our deepest condolences are with his family and loved ones. Wilson was an incredible individual and will be sincerely missed by all.

Obituary