Long-time IAVM member Frank Rodriguez, who opened the Wheeling Civic Center in 1976, passed away on March 13. He was 93. “Frank was a long-time member of the Association and served two years on the IAAM board in the late 70’s or early 80’s as well as being a leader in Dist

By Sarah Donovan The Portland’5 Centers for the Arts announced the promotion of Brian Wilson to deputy director. Wilson will oversee the daily activities and operations of the center’s five performing art venues in downtown Portland, which include the Keller Auditorium, the Arlene Sch

By Blair Cardinal OVG360 announced that Gregory A. O’Dell is joining the full-service venue management and hospitality company as President, Venue Management. O’Dell will start his new role in April as he departs his position at the helm of Events DC, the official convention and sport

From Region 3 Newsletter Scheels Arena in Fargo, North Dakota, announced Tiffany Vickaryous-Hubbard has been named Assistant General Manager. “We are pleased to welcome Tiffany to Fargo and look forward to her expertise in managing and booking an entertainment venue.” said Jon Kram, P

By R.V. Baugus Russell Vandenberg, CVE, general manager of the Seaside (OR) Civic and Convention Center, announced that he will be retiring at the end of May and leaving a position he has held since 2005. Vandenberg has more than 40 years of experience in the public assembly venue ind