IAVM is pleased to announce the nomination of Stacey Church, CVE, for Second Vice Chair of the Board of Directors. Church will become a senior officer and serve a four-year term, taking on the Chair position in 2026-2027.
Church currently serves as the General Manager at Fair Park in Dallas, TX. Covering 277-acres just east of downtown Dallas, Fair Park’s cultural, historical, and entertainment venues play host to visitors from around the world every day of the year.
“Stacey has been an active leader in IAVM for years and is exceptionally capable of working in a collaborative manner, creating the vision and goals for our more than 7,700 venue professionals,” stated Brad Mayne, CVE, IAVM President and CEO.
Church has previously served on IAVM’s Board of Directors from 2021-2023 as the Director of the Convention Centers. She is currently serving as the Assistant Director for IAVM Region 6 and is on the Board of Governors and Strategic Leadership & Resources Committee.
“Stacey is going to do a wonderful job representing IAVM,” said Kerry Painter, CVE, CEM, CMP, Chair of IAVM’s Board of Directors. “Her passion for furthering and lifting all those around her will be a great asset as we develop our next generation of venue managers. She has been an unwavering volunteer throughout the years, and we are lucky to have her moving into the 2nd Vice Chair officer position.”
Prior to taking the GM position at Dallas Fair Park, Church served as the Assistant General Manager at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas.
“I am honored to assume the role of 2nd Vice Chair on behalf of our members,” noted Church. “As a longstanding member, I am eager to contribute and collaborate with the leadership team to strengthen and expand pivotal projects within the Association. Focusing on enhancing certification and educational offerings, fostering member and volunteer involvement, and ensuring financial resilience are fundamental for the future prosperity of IAVM.”
IAVM members will vote electronically in June on Church’s nomination, and if elected, she will take office in July during IAVM’s VenueConnect Annual Conference and Trade Show, July 28 – July 31, in Portland, OR.
