Pennsylvania Convention Center
Russell Kice has extensive work experience in the hospitality industry. Russell began their career at Johnson & Wales University in 1995 as the Practicum Properties Director of Operations. Russell then moved on to GF Management in 1996, where they served as the General Manager of The Chateau at Camelback. In 1998, they joined Warwick Hotels and Resorts as the Resident Manager/Director of Sales. Finally, in 2002, they joined the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority as the Director of Sales & Marketing/Senior National Sales Manager.
Russell Kice, CMP, CEM has a diverse education history in both business administration and culinary arts. Russell attended Johnson & Wales University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with a focus on Business Administration, Management and Operations, in 2019. Additionally, Russell completed a diploma program in Culinary Arts/Chef Training at the Monroe Career and Technical Institute.
Prior to their university education, Russell attended Pocono Mountain High School from 1979 to 1982. Following their high school education, they returned to Johnson & Wales University from 1982 to 1985 to specialize in Culinary Arts, Hotel, and Food & Beverage Management.
In addition to their educational achievements, Russell has obtained two certifications in the events industry. In 2007, they became a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) through the Events Industry Council. In 2017, they obtained the Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) certification from the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE).
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Pennsylvania Convention Center
It’s at the heart of the city, both geographically and culturally. Within 10 blocks in each direction, there are famed landmarks, including Independence Hall and America’s most historic square mile, Chinatown and the Stunning Friendship Gate, and lovely Rittenhouse Square. And it sits right above the Reading Terminal Market, which offers a vast choice of mouthwatering regional and international food. It’s also an economic powerhouse. From its opening in 1993, the Pennsylvania Convention Center has reinvigorated the surrounding district and the city itself, and has supported more than 77,000 jobs in the hospitality industry. And so many visitors come through our doors that it accounts for almost 50 percent of all hotel rooms in Center City. With the 2011 expansion—the size of two full city blocks—the Center increased its size by nearly 60 percent, allowing to two major events and multiple smaller meetings to be conducted at the same time. The Center is also ranked as one of the top 10 largest convention centers in the country. We can’t say it any better than the Urban Land Institute: "The Pennsylvania Convention Center has energized its downtown neighborhood and brought Philadelphia back as a major player in the tourism and hospitality market. A central downtown location and a design that opens to the street and blends with its surroundings distinguish this from most other major convention centers. More than a successful convention center, it is also a premier civic space, a destination in its own right."