Visit McKinney recently named Aaron Werner as their new executive director. Visit McKinney is the city’s destination marketing organization.

“Werner most recently served as director of leisure services for the city of Denison and as its managing director of communications and engagement,” according to a Visit McKinney news release.

Werner worked for the city of McKinney prior to his job in Denison as the Main Street Program coordinator for almost five years. Before that he worked in marketing and development for the McKinney Performing Arts Center and McKinney Main Street, according to the release.

“McKinney is my home and where I started my public service career, and now I get to be a lead voice shining a light on what makes our community such a special place to live, work and visit,” Werner said in the release.

Visit McKinney offices in the city’s downtown at 200 W. Virginia St. 214-544-1407. www.visitmckinney.com