The IAVM Foundation is proud to announce the 30|UNDER|30 Class of 2025 – a remarkable group of young professionals who represent the future of the venue management industry.
These individuals were selected for their demonstrated leadership, passion for the industry, and commitment to making a lasting impact. This year’s honorees are shaping the next chapter of our industry!
Join us in celebrating their achievements and welcoming them into the IAVM community of innovators and changemakers.
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Meet the Future Leaders of the Venue Industry – The 30|UNDER|30 Class of 2025:
Alexandria Wright, Senior Event Manager, Angel Of The Winds Arena / Oak View Group
Allison Shapiro, Event Manager, Chase Center
Andrew Vecere, Manager, Event Operations, Prudential Center – HBSE
Ashley Gennaro, Arts and Culture Specialist – Venue Rentals, Tempe Center for the Arts
BaiLeigh McCarthy, General Manager, The Astro
Bridget Parish, Event Manager, Event Center at Archer/Laramie County Events
Bryanna Taylor, Guest Services Manager, Desert Diamond Arena
Catie Stewart, Senior Catering Sales Manager, Levy Restaurants at The Classic Center
Christian Soto, Maintenance Supervisor, San Diego Convention Center
Cullen Lampman, Marketing Specialist, Niagara Falls Convention Centre
David Green, Booking Manager, Thunder Ridge Nature Arena / ASM Global
Emily Anderson, Staffing, Engagement, and Marketing Manager, Kennesaw State University
Emily Bundy, Brand Manager, BOK Center / Arvest Convention Center
Eric Bofenkamp, Director of Guest Experience, Spectrum Center/Hornets Sports & Entertainment
Faith Dickson, Event Manager, Raleigh Convention Center
Jeremiah Van De Steeg, Director of Events & Production, Mayo Civic Center
Kaishin Lin, Senior Event Manager, Capital One Arena/Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Katherine Foster, Assistant Operations Manager, Mayo Performing Arts Center
Liz Arlian, Marketing Coordinator, First Interstate Arena at MetraPark
Madeline Mims, Creative Brand & Content Manager, Target Center – ASM Global
Marley West, Event Manager, BOK Center/Arvest Convention Center | Oak View Group
Payton Murphy, Ticket Operations Manager, Moody Center – Oak View Group
Rick Hernandez, Senior Event Manager, Oak View Group – Moody Center
Robert Mediano, Booking Specialist, AEG – Crypto.com Arena, Peacock Theater, L.A. Live
Shannon D’Amore, Manager, Booking, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment – Prudential Center & White Eagle Hall
Shannon Duncan, Senior Guest Experience Manager, INTRUST Bank Arena
Sophia Scholz, Event Coordinator | Marketing & Premium Services, United Supermarkets Arena
Tara Snider, Event & Meeting Coordinator, Exhibition Place
Taylor Hickman, Event Manager, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Travis Ligon, Production Manager, Target Center – ASM Global
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We look forward to recognizing the Class of 2025 in person at VenueConnect 2025 in New Orleans, where they will be formally celebrated for their outstanding contributions and potential.
Congratulations to all of our honorees!
