Crown Center names new president

Kansas City, Mo. -- Crown Center Redevelopment Corporation headquarter in Kansas City, Missouri, has named Stacey Paine as its new president.



Paine will replace Bill Lucas who is retiring at year-end after serving 20 years as the president of Crown Center, an 85-acre mixed-use community, privately financed by Hallmark Cards, Inc., that combines 2.2 million sq. ft. of office space, retail, hotels, residential and entertainment attractions within its boundaries.



Paine joined Hallmark in 1990 and has served in a variety of roles within the finance division. She previously served as Crown Center VP of finance and administration and Hallmark’s VP of finance and operations.



In her new role, she will provide strategic leadership and direction for all Crown Center activities including hotel operations, office space leasing, retail operations, real estate and restaurant operations. Paine will report to CEO Don Hall and will become an officer of the company.



"Bill's efforts in bringing SeaLife Aquarium and Legoland Discovery Center to Kansas City, and his leadership in reinvigorating the center's retail presence, including the new Halls on Grand, will leave a lasting legacy in the community for many years to come," states Donald J. Hall, Jr., CEO for Hallmark. "Stacey brings a broad set of proven leadership and financial management experiences to her new position," adds Hall. "She was an integral member of Crown Center's leadership team focused on improving its distinctive retail landscape and elevating the popularity of its family-friendly entertainment options, including festivals, events and theater. These experiences have provided her with a deep understanding of Crown Center as a business and an appreciation for its distinct mission and role in our community."