That’s because they had no place to put them, says Jane Ghosh, president and chief executive officer of Discover Kalamazoo. Kalamazoo County Commissioner Jen Strebs (center, left) prepares to turn a shovel full of dirt along with Jane Ghosh, CEO of Discover Kalamazoo, (center, right). Brian Persky, director of business development for Discover Kalamazoo, says it will employ 50 to 60 full- and part-time workers when completed. Bell says, “This project represents an exciting opportunity for the Kalamazoo area to strengthen the connection between recreation, tourism, and local business. Courtesy: Discover Kalamazoo Artist rendering of lobby entrance at new Kalamazoo sports complex.