From AEG Pressroom

Leading telecommunications infrastructure company Mobilitie and AEG have partnered together to bring next-generation wireless technology and state-of-the art connectivity to downtown Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena and its adjacent 4 million square foot sports and entertainment district, L.A. LIVE. The wireless network is already being deployed and will be integrated with all the major wireless carriers.

Mobilitie’s 5G deployment throughout Crypto.com Arena and L.A. LIVE will not only meet future wireless demands, but allow for expanded digital initiatives, improved venue operations and enhanced fan communications. The updated network will equip Crypto.com Arena and the entire L.A. LIVE campus with one of the most technologically advanced multi-carrier wireless networks in the country.

“Through our long-standing partnership with Mobilitie, we’re providing sports and live-entertainment fans who visit us from around the world with an unrivaled wireless experience at two of the most iconic downtown Los Angeles venues. This next step in our relationship underscores AEG’s enduring commitment to deliver an unmatched fan experience through cutting-edge technology that also takes our venue operations and efficiencies to the next level,” said Nick Baker, chief operating officer, AEG Global Partnerships.

The rapidly evolving landscape of sports and live entertainment requires a critical wireless connectivity backbone that’s capable of providing guests and staff with a reliable and modern wireless experience. Whether at home or in-venue, fans expect to engage in real-time social media and photo sharing, live video streaming and more. As a result, large-scale sports and live entertainment venues around the world have seen a steady increase in data usage each year, facilitating the need for network innovation and increasingly robust connectivity solutions across the industry.

“We have built a strong relationship with AEG in recent years, and we’re excited to officially begin our expanded partnership at locations and venues as iconic as L.A. LIVE and Crypto.com Arena,” said Christos Karmis, president and CEO of Mobilitie. “Mobilitie is pioneering the delivery of 5G connectivity for our clients, and we’re honored to play a key role in creating a dynamic mobile experience for all fans and guests here. We have the most experienced and capable team in the industry that will ensure AEG, sports fans, visitors and guests all have a 5G experience that exceeds expectations that is enabled by our neutral host network.”

 

Your Foundation and Diversity & Inclusive Leadership Committee (DILC) invite you to join us for the next Zoomcast in our series centered around YOU, our members, and how you are working to Engage, Explore, and Encourage (E3).

 

Topic – Unpacking Ageism: Dispelling Generation Bias in the Workplace

Panelists – Baby Boomers: Ellen Schwartz, General Manager – Los Angeles Convention Center
Gen X: Sherron Washington, Professor, Facilitator and Author – P3 Solutions
Millennials: TBA
Gen Z: Kayln Denniston, Senior Account Manager – Ungerboeck

Date/Time – Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 3:00 PM ET

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The Academy for Venue Safety and Security is proud to welcome Dr. Tamara Herold, associate professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and director of the Crowd Management Research Council as our Opening Keynote!

The best security leaders possess instincts that allow exceptional focus and performance, under a wide variety of stresses and circumstances. Yet only some people develop these instincts and their associated mindset, while others struggle to become successful security leaders. Assessing risk, addressing threats, and leading high-performing security teams requires practice. Dr. Herold will highlight the four critical practices needed to build an effective leadership mindset, and how attendees can leverage AVSS resources to enhance their leadership performance.

AVSS 2022 is a chance to give yourself invaluable resources that will add value to your organization and bolster your personal knowledge of venue safety and security.

You do NOT want to miss this one-of-a-kind professional development opportunity! Register NOW!

 

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Please welcome our newest members who joined IAVM in December 2021. Thank you for being a part of the association! Also, let us get to know you better by participating in the I Am Venue Management series. Please visit http://www.iavm.org/i-am-venue-management-share-your-story to share your story and photo.

Joshua Bahler, Johnson & Wales University – Denver, Newcastle, WA

Leslie Bailey, BancorpSouth Arena and Conference Center, Tupelo, MS

Gage Baxter, Belmont University, Nashville, TN

Kasey Berry, FTX Arena, Miami, FL

Gabby Bowen, BancorpSouth Arena and Conference Center, Tupelo, MS

Gabriel Boyce, Paramount Theatre, Oakland, CA

Nicole Brown, Busch Systems, Barrie, ON, Canada

Lacey Bruins, Monumental Sports & Entertainment, Washington, DC

Simon Bryson, Bay Pavilions, Batemans Bay, NSW, Australia

Steven Carlin, Placard, Bayswater, VIC, Australia

Sydney Chabot, Ryan Center & Boss Ice Arena, Kingston, RI

Anne Chapman, Irwin Seating Company, Grand Rapids, MI

Courtney Clay, Toyota Center, Houston, TX

Mitch Conner, Bradenton Area Convention Center, Palmetto, FL

Go Dahyun, Independence Hall of Korea, Cheonan-si, Republic of Korea

Phoenix Delaney, Kentucky Performing Arts, Louisville, KY

Michael Delp, Virginia Beach Convention Center, Virginia Beach, VA

Jillian Desautels, Evraz Place (Regina Exhibition Association Ltd.), Regina, SK, Canada

Amy Deschaine, SNA Sports Group, Grand Rapids, MI

Jeremy DeVoe, Performing Arts Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX

Amadou Djigo, Evraz Place (Regina Exhibition Association Ltd.), Regina, SK, Canada

Rachel Dolan, Melbourne & Olympic Parks Trust, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Allison Dorantes, San Diego Theatres/San Diego Civic Theatre, San Diego, CA

Michelle Durgin, Oracle Park – San Francisco Giants, San Francisco, CA

Robert Echavarria, Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, Long Beach, CA

Grant Evans, Patriot One Technologies Inc., Toronto, ON, Canada

Peter Evans, Patriot One Technologies Inc., Toronto, ON, Canada

Hanna Featherston, Toyota Center, Houston, TX

Federico Forlei, Placard, Naples, Italy

Nina Freed, Venue Coalition, Inc., Camarillo, CA

Aimee Guthinger, SpotOn, San Francisco, CA

Stacey Hallahan, Kentucky Performing Arts, Louisville, KY

Shawn Higgins, Staff-1, Durham, NC

Leonora Hill, City National Grove of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA

Steven Ho Yuen Ki, St John Ambulance Australia (VIC), Mount Waverley, VIC, Australia

Diana Hohman, Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, Long Beach, CA

Sam Hopler, Ryan Center & Boss Ice Arena, Kingston, RI

Mark Hudson, BancorpSouth Arena and Conference Center, Tupelo, MS

Jamie Ingram, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN

Peter Jelinski, Evraz Place (Regina Exhibition Association Ltd.), Regina, SK, Canada

Holly Jenkins, Savannah Convention Center, Savannah, GA

Louise Johnson, Patriot One Technologies Inc., Toronto, ON, Canada

Joanne Jolly-Ellis, Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA) – Group 1, Charlotte, NC

Montana Kalina, Minnesota Orchestra, Minneapolis, MN

Rusty King, Belmont University, Nashville, TN

Ceara Labat, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA

Andrew Lyon, Highline College, Seattle, WA

Tia MacNeil, Evraz Place (Regina Exhibition Association Ltd.), Regina, SK, Canada

Tony Maiden, Belmont University, Nashville, TN

Nikki Marsh, Evraz Place (Regina Exhibition Association Ltd.), Regina, SK

Michelle McCool, Australian Sports Commission, Belconnen, ACT, Australia

Gerard McDougal, Manitoba Centennial Centre Corporation, Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Ashley Moore, Phoenix Suns / Sports Entertainment Services, Phoenix, AZ

Marisol Morales, Toyota Center, Houston, TX

Bruno Morini, Placard, Naples, Italy

Chris Nolan, Feld Entertainment, Palmetto, FL

Chris Nunis, Placard, Bayswater, VIC, Australia

Jade Nyland, Bonnetts Energy Centre, Grande Prairie, AB, Canada

Joanna Obuzor, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh, PA

Maggie Patten, Kentucky Performing Arts, Louisville, KY

Sophia Pena, Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, Long Beach, CA

Erick Perez, Dolby Theatre, Hollywood, CA

Haley Phemister, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN

Julie Prevot, Rapides Parish Coliseum, Alexandria, LA

Anura Ranasinghe, San Diego Theatres/San Diego Civic Theatre, San Diego, CA

Sarah Rankine, Placard, Bayswater, VIC, Australia

Mark Rathwell, Evraz Place (Regina Exhibition Association Ltd.), Regina, SK, Canada

Camille Rene, Curtis Culwell Center, Garland, TX

Mike Robinson, Kentucky Performing Arts, Louisville, KY

Stephanie Ruybal, Ski Hi Complex, Monte Vista, CO

Julie Salzman, FedExForum, Memphis, TN

James Sample, Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA) – Group 1, Charlotte, NC

Blair Sanderson, Evraz Place (Regina Exhibition Association Ltd.), Regina, SK, Canada

Matthew Shimada, National Event Services, Mission Hills, CA

Jessica Stanley, Toyota Center, Houston, TX

Megan Stark, EagleBank Arena – George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Jennifer Swanson, Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls, SD

Brian Thacker, Morrison Center, Boise, ID

Kate Valbracht, ParkHub, Dallas, TX

Dana Walker, RP Funding Center, Lakeland, FL

Jordan Wall, Evraz Place (Regina Exhibition Association Ltd.), Regina, SK, Canada

Brandt Wilhelm, ASM Global Mobile, Mobile, AL

Mackenzie Woodward, Kentucky Performing Arts, Louisville, KY

Brad Young, San Diego Theatres/San Diego Civic Theatre, San Diego, CA

By Jenny Stephens, WELL AP

Global architecture and design firm Perkins&Will has appointed new leaders for its Denver studio: Ernest Joyner has stepped into the role of Managing Director, and Jeff Chermely has become Operations Director.

The leadership transitions come at a time of growth for the Denver studio, which has been expanding into new markets, including corporate, mixed-use commercial, healthcare, and science/technology. Its strong legacy in sports, entertainment, and recreation—the studio was known as Sink Combs Dethlefs until a merger with Perkins&Will in 2017—ensures clients in every sector benefit from design that supports holistic health and well-being. This is an approach the firm calls Living Design.

“I look forward to leading our Denver studio into the next chapter of its story,” says Joyner. “The highest and best use of my time and energy will be supporting individuals and teams so they can deliver excellence to our clients at every turn. Living Design is a key part of that promise.”

Current projects designed by Perkins&Will’s Denver studio include the James Brown Arena in Augusta, Georgia; the Colorado School of Mines Frontiers Building in Golden, Colorado; and the Classic Center Arena in Athens, Georgia. Built projects include the Portland State University Viking Pavilion in Portland, Oregon; the University of Michigan Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Joyner succeeds Andy Barnard, who served as Managing Director since 2017 and as President of Sink Combs Dethlefs since 2009. Barnard will retire this spring.

“I’ve enjoyed every minute of my 35-year-career designing buildings that benefit their users and the communities they serve. Now, it’s time to pass the baton to the next generation of leadership,” Barnard says. “I’m confident our studio is in excellent hands with Ernest as my successor.”

Adds Joyner: “Andy leaves big shoes to fill, having nurtured a thriving studio culture and very successful practice. I am grateful for his mentorship and leadership over the years. Now, in collaboration with Jeff Chermely, I look forward to keeping that positive momentum going.”

Chermely, who succeeds Joyner as Operations Director, previously served as a senior project manager in the Denver studio. He has been with the firm since 2005.

“I’m excited to apply the strategic problem-solving and project management skills I’ve honed over the last 17 years to the role of Operations Director, where I know I can have a positive impact on every project, for every client,” he says. “I look forward to working closely with Ernest to shape the future of our growing practice.”

Jenny Stephens, WELL AP, is Marketing Director, Principal for Perkins&Will.