Industry veteran Marion Kelly has been named vice president of real estate for Capstone-Showplace, which manages the Showplace, Showplace West and Hamilton Properties in High Point.

Kelly will be in charge of leasing for the properties, which represent about 1 million square feet. He will assume the post in January.

He stepped down late last year as president of lighting and accent furniture supplier Currey & Company, which he joined in 2003.

Previously, he was publisher of Home Accents Today and Casual Living. Kelly started his career as a sales representative and held positions at Atlanta's AmericasMart and the Atlanta Merchandise Mart.

Maurice Hull, a Capstone-Showplace owner, said Kelly “has a strong and comprehensive understanding of the entire home furnishings marketplace. His experience and passion for the industry will not only be good for our properties but good for the High Point market.”

Kelly replaces Tim McGee, who rejoined Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. in October as vice president of leasing for its High Point properties.