From ASM Global ASM Global has named Gary Jacobus as president, business development, to oversee the company’s rapidly expanding business development and account-retention footprint across the Americas. In making the announcement, ASM Global President and CEO Ron Bension said, “Gary’s
By Andra Bennett Sales and marketing veteran Jordan Steffan has been promoted to director of sales for Will Rogers Memorial Center (WRMC), according to Mike Crum, director of the City of Fort Worth’s Public Events Department. Steffan has been a key player on WRMC’s sales and events ma
By Hilarie Carpenter The Grand Rapids-Kent County (MI) Convention/Arena Authority (CAA) announced the appointment of Michael B. Verhulst by Experience Grand Rapids to the seven-member board that oversees DeVos Place, DeVos Performance Hall and Van Andel Arena. Verhulst was officially
(Editor’s Note: The first time I met Steve Romer was on his home turf of Sydney, Australia back in 2009. I was on a whirlwind two-week assignment for then Facility Manager magazine and Sydney would be my final stop and where I would meet a number of venue managers from throughou
By Teresa Shum Emmanuel “Manny” Thomas has been named General Manager of Hard Rock Live at Seminole/Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood (FL). In his new role, Thomas will oversee and manage all venue operations for the 6,500-seat venue. Since its 2019 expansion, Hard Rock Live has