Lee Zeidman, President of STAPLES Center, Microsoft Theater and L.A. LIVE, announced the hiring of Hallie Yavitch as the Vice President of Booking for STAPLES Center and Microsoft Theater. In her new role, Yavitch will focus on the booking and organization of talent, touring artists,

Adam Straight Hired After a nationwide search, the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center has named Adam Straight as vice president of operations. In this capacity, Straight will be tasked with the oversight of plans and strategies for convention center event operations. Depar

The Green Sports Alliance announced Roger McClendon as the new executive director for the organization. McClendon will lead the premier alliance of international sports and stadium executives, as well as sustainability experts, to use sports as a vehicle to promote healthy, sustainabl

SMG announced the appointment of Bob Sauter to general manager of Moscone Center in San Francisco. Sauter had been performing as acting general manager of the facility. “Bob is a long-term SMG and Moscone professional,” said SMG President/CEO Wes Westley. “He brings his ye

Jam Productions Ltd. co-founder Arny Granat announced that he is departing the company, and co-founder Jerry Mickelson will continue to manage the daily operations. Granat will remain the CEO and Founder of Grand Slam Productions where he continues to explore new opportunities. “Over