From salinapost.com
A changing-of-the-guard takes place at Tony’s Pizza Events Center in Salina, Kansas, as OVG360 (formerly Spectra Venue Management) announced two internal promotions.
Kasey Hanney has been promoted to general manager. Hanney joined TPEC in 2019 as the events 
manager and was promoted to director of events in July 2020. In that role, she increased convention booking sales and worked to streamline processes for both conventions and ticketed events. Previous to TPEC, Hanney was the premium events manager at Sporting Kansas City, and general manager of a local restaurant for six years.
“It has always been my dream to become a general manager of a venue, especially one with so much potential for growth,” Hanney said. “As I move forward in the role of general manager, I can say that I am deeply grateful and proud to represent a strong brand like OVG360, and excited to lead the amazing team at Tony’s Pizza Events Center.”
Outgoing Tony’s Pizza Events Center General Manager Susan Trafton has accepted the position of assistant general manager at the Budweiser Events Center, effective June 20. The Budweiser Events Center at The Ranch Events Complex, located in Loveland, Colorado, is a 7,200-seat multi-purpose venue which opened in September 2003 and is home to the Colorado Eagles of the American Hockey League. The arena, which is owned by Larimer County, is a multipurpose facility which hosts hockey, basketball, football, family shows, rodeos, diverse concerts, and trade shows.
Trafton, who was the director of sales & marketing, was promoted to general manager at TPEC in 2018. She has helped attract new touring content, conventions and trade shows to Salina, oversaw multiple remodeling projects, and helped secure two naming rights sponsorships for the facility.
“I’m so grateful for this opportunity to grow within OVG and move to a bigger market,” Trafton said. “However, I would be remiss if I didn’t say it’s a little bittersweet. Salina is a wonderful community and I truly appreciate all the support I have received while working here. I am so proud of what our team has accomplished and will continue to support them in years to come.”
