By R.V. Baugus
Not enough that long-time industry veteran and former IAVM Chair Randy Brown, CVE, retired after meritorious service leading the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana, but the end of the year also marked the retirement of the venue’s second-in-command, Bryan Christie. While we are on the subject of longevity, Bryan retired from his vice president of operations post after working at the 
venue for — ready for this? — 53 years. He began working at the Coliseum while in high school with his first role a very familiar one for those breaking into the industry so young as filling sodas at the concession stand.
The venue’s Facebook page gave due credit to one so deserving: Congratulations to Bryan Christie on his last day and retirement as Vice President of Operations for the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. For more than 50 years, Bryan has worked tirelessly, putting his heart and soul into each and everything he does for our clients, guests, and staff.
