Marcel Vernon Sr., executive director of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, stepped down from his role with the authority on Friday. He will remain as an employee until Dec. 31.
This adds another stain on the authority that has had a history of racial discrimination and leadership changes in recent years.
“The Authority acknowledges that in the year that he has been CEO, Mr. Vernon has been responsible for a number of extremely important achievements and advances at the Authority during a challenging time in the Authority’s history. The Board, and his fellow employees, are grateful to him for that,” the separation agreement said…