Voting will open Wednesday, June 15, 2022 and remain so through July 9, 2022. The complete slate including biographical information and photos can be viewed on the IAVM web site.  Our voting process has changed, with the introduction of a new nomination/application process for se

By R.V. Baugus His public assembly venue background spans working in stadiums, arenas, and convention centers, but it is the latter for which Robert Rose, CVE, will be recognized at VenueConnect in Phoenix when he receives the Convention Center Lifetime Achievement Award. The retired

By Kristin Coffman Jeffrey Mann has been hired to fill a new chief operating officer role at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville, AR. In this position, Mann will directly oversee all facility operations, marketing, and public relations of both Walton Arts Center and Walmart AMP and gui

By R.V. Baugus Industry veteran Karen Lynn Swan passed away on April 20 at the age of 79. Born in St. Paul (MN) to Erik and Della Schon, Karen graduated from Harding Senior High and attended night classes at the University of Minnesota for business and design. Karen married Roger Swan

By Lucy Albers June 8, 2022, marked the 20-year anniversary for ASM Global’s Paycom Center, Oklahoma City’s premier sports and entertainment destination. Construction for Oklahoma City’s downtown arena began in 1999 as part of the initial Metropolitan Area Projects (MAPS) progra