By Barbara Moreno The staff of the San Diego Convention Center will be starting the new year with new safety and security tactics, following recent training from two top experts in the conventions, meetings, and venue industry. Mark Herrera, Director of Education for the International

The Board of the Venue Management Association (Asia Pacific) announced the appointment of Michael Brierley as their new Chief Executive Officer. He will begin his duties on January 2, 2018. Brierley comes to the VMA with a 20-year career in sports management within Australia, having p

Facility Manager Senior Editor R.V. Baugus has written a book about his wife, Tanya, who passed away suddenly almost three years ago at age 48 during a day surgery procedure. The book Saint, Servant, Soulmate: The Loving Legacy of Tanya Baugus, is now available to order from a website

Daktronics announced a continued partnership with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to bring 14 LED displays totaling more than 23,000 square feet to the venue for the 2018 season. “While putting a perennial contender on the field remains a top priority, the fan experience is very imp

Marcus “Chip” Murrell has been appointed general manager for the Rocky Mount (NC) Event Center, a Sports Facilities Management, LLC managed facility. Murrell brings over 15 years of experience in the event industry to Rocky Mount, with his most recent duties as an operatio