By R.V. Baugus There are so many organizations that should be recognized in 2020 for their work and efforts during the ongoing pandemic. We are of course biased, but believe that our amazing industry stands front and center when it has come to answering the call for, really, whatever

By R.V. Baugus With a panel comprised of leaders of the Division I, II, and III ranks of the NCAA and representing various sports, it is safe to say that Bobby Goldwater, himself an across-the-board leader at Georgetown University Sports Industry Management Master’s Program Adju

By R.V. Baugus Gene Smith is in his 15th year as director of athletics at The Ohio State University. He is widely recognized among the leaders of his profession and has been named “one of the most powerful people in collegiate sport.” Attendees at this year’s virtual VenueConnec

VenueConnect 2020 Closing Keynote “Now more than ever before– against this backdrop of pandemic and uncertainty–it’s critically important that we come together as a community to share best practices, unique perspectives, and innovative approaches to conducting busine

By Jasmine Shannon The Venue Safety and Security Committee (VSSC) hosted its first Zoom meetings of the 2020-2021 term on August 20 and September 17. There is a good mixture of new and returning committee members representing all venue sectors (amphitheaters, arenas, convention center