The Riverside County Board of Supervisors have given their unanimous approval to Coachella Valley Arena, an Oak View Group (OVG) project, stating that it has the potential to be a “game changer” for the Southern California region. The Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 in favor, which pla

By R.V. Baugus The following appeared in the May 9 issue of The Republican, the newspaper in Springfield, Massachusetts, regarding IAVM long-time member Wayne Coleman. Wayne happens to be a favorite personal friend of mine, and it is an honor to share his story below. By the way, Wayn

By Region 6 Newsletter Before the confetti could drop and the 2021 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship trophy could be raised in San Antonio, one team would have to navigate an unprecedented tournament year and deliver an extraordinary effort amidst the challenges of a global p

Venue Operations veteran Tim McNeff has been hired as the Los Angeles Forum’s Vice President of Arena Operations. McNeff comes to the Forum from the Los Angeles Football Club and Banc of California Stadium, where he was the Assistant General Manager and Senior Director, Facilities. He

By R.V. Baugus For Zane Collings, it’s the same family but a different ZIP code and opportunity to lead one of the most iconic venues in the world. Moving from a position with ASM Global’s VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, FL, Collings is the new general mana