ASM Global Names Mike Wendling as Assistant General Manager for Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center
ASM Global, the premier venue management and services company, announced the addition of Mike Wendling to their team in Oklahoma City as Assistant General Manager for Paycom Center, home to NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder.
Mike Wendling, Assistant General Manager for Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center
“We are thrilled to welcome Mike Wendling as the newest addition to the ASM Global leadership team in OKC,” said Paycom Center General Manager, Chris Semrau. “Mike’s experience and strategic mindset will support our talented team to further propel our mission forward.”
Wendling was previously the Sr. Director, Guest Services and Building Operations for Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) in Toronto where he oversaw the operations for three sports and entertainment venues – Scotiabank Arena (home of the Toronto Raptors and Toronto Maple Leafs), BMO Field (home of Toronto FC and Toronto Argonauts), and Coca-Cola Coliseum (home of the Toronto Marlies). He has helped deliver world class events such as the NBA All-Star Game, NHL All-Star Game, World Cup of Hockey, NBA Finals, and World Cup Qualifiers as well as numerous massive shows such as Harry Styles, Adele, Drake, and many more. He served on strategic committees for the $350 Million Scotiabank Arena renovations and FIFA World Cup planning.
Prior to his time in Toronto, Wendling served as the Director of Ticket Sales and Director of Ticketing Analytics for Oklahoma State Athletics at Oklahoma State University. Wendling has earned multiple awards for MLSE including ‘Coach’ of the Year in 2019 and the 2022 NBA Pete Winemiller Guest Experience Award.
Wendling is excited to make the move back to Oklahoma with his wife, two sons, and daughter (due in April). In his free time, he enjoys hanging out with his kids and playing sports of all kinds.
Adding Wendling to the team in Oklahoma City will push Paycom Center’s continued success with record-breaking events and award-winning experiences. The arena is preparing for another record-breaking year with top performances from artists like Zach Bryan, Olivia Rodrigo, Luke Bryan and more.
VenuWorks Becomes Employee-Owned Company – Announces Board of Directors
VenuWorks, a national leader in venue management and operations, launched an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in 2023, with the intention to create a secure succession plan, provide employees the benefit of ownership, and develop a strategic plan for the company’s continued investment, growth, and long-term sustainability.
“This is a significant time in our company’s history. The VenuWorks team is dedicated to and takes great pride in creating memories for the patrons of the venues we manage. Our success is a direct result of the passion, drive, and innovation of our employees,” said Steve Peters, VenuWorks Founder & President. “The establishment of the ESOP reinforces our ongoing commitment to our future, the communities we serve, and our dedicated employees.”
As an integral part of the ESOP, VenuWorks also hosted its inaugural Board of Directors meeting at the corporate office in Ames earlier this month.
“It is my honor and privilege to welcome such a dedicated and talented Board of Directors to the VenuWorks family. With each director bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to our newly established board, I am confident VenuWorks will benefit from their diverse perspectives,” said Peters.
The VenuWorks Board of Directors include:
Larry B. Perkins, CVE, CPP, CMP
Larry, recently retired, is a 46-year veteran with executive leadership in public assembly, sports, and entertainment management. He most recently served as the Vice President and Assistant General Manager of the Carolina Hurricanes/PNC Arena, Raleigh.
Larry is a former president of the International Association of Venue Managers, and recipient of IAVM’s McElravy Award for lifetime achievement. He was one of the founders of IAVM’s Academy of Venue Safety and Security that was established after the 9/11 attack.
He is the author of two books: a memoir entitled Buck Seventy-Two, A Destiny of Will; and Life Choices, The Path I Chose. Larry’s technical works include Crowd Safety and Survival – Practical Event and Public Gathering Safety Tips, (2004) and Crowd Management -in the eye of the storm (1997). Larry has appeared on ESPN and NBC TV discussing crowd safety.
Kimberly Mahoney, Ph.D., CVP
Dr. Mahoney has over 30 years of experience in various segments of the sports and entertainment industry. Currently, as Principal with Venulogix, Kim manages a wide range of projects for clients. Kim has worked in public assembly venues as a contractor, client, and part of the venue management team. She has been involved in the opening of three new venues including a convention center, an NFL stadium, and a 20,000-seat arena.
Kim is also the lead author of IAVM’s textbook, Public Assembly Venue Management: Sports, Entertainment, Meeting, and Convention Venues (2015 & 2020 editions) and sole author of The IAVM Blueprint: Event Management (2016).
Joel D. Duncan, SPHR, CPES
Joel is a senior executive with 35 years of leadership, sales, and operational experience in human resources outsourcing.
Joel is the Strategic Advisor & Founder of Connectify HR, an Iowa based PEO serving small to midsized Midwest based businesses with human resources planning, technology, compliance, payroll, benefits, and retirement administration. As Strategic Advisor, he is responsibility for collaborating with the partners of the organization in establishing strategic direction.
Joseph Peters
Joseph Peters is a New York licensed CPA with over 25 years of experience in the finance and operations of investment management companies in New York City and Southeast Asia.
Joe has served as a CFO and CCO managing all aspects of finance, tax, legal, compliance and operations for multiple investment management companies, including Avenue Capital Group. During his tenure with Avenue Capital Group, Joe transitioned Avenue Asia’s finance and operations from New York to Singapore, providing him the opportunity to work abroad throughout Southeast Asia.
Joe was a co-owner of VenuWorks before selling his shares in 2023.
Raleigh’s Amphitheaters Drive $40 Million in Economic Impact
Raleigh continues to be a cultural hub for live entertainment as home to some of the hottest concert venues in the Southeast, including Red Hat Amphitheater and Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek.
Both amphitheaters are part of The Complex, the City of Raleigh’s premier portfolio of convention and entertainment venues, which also includes the Raleigh Convention Center and Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts. Through these venues, The Complex stimulates an innovative, artistic, and cultural presence in the community and continues to highlight Raleigh as a nationally recognized entertainment destination.
Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek – Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau
“Raleigh’s amped up music venues have a reputation of being a favorite for artists and fans alike,” said Kerry Painter, Director/General Manager of The Complex. “Each year, we welcome hundreds of thousands to our amphitheaters and we’re proud to be the hot spot where so many unforgettable moments are made.”
Through a partnership with Live Nation, both amphitheaters host the top touring artists in the world and bring a combined annual $40 million in economic impact to Raleigh. In 2023 alone, Red Hat Amphitheater and Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek welcomed over 300,000 fans across a combined 60 concerts. In addition to enjoying live music, these fans also spend on hotels and lodging, food and beverage, transportation and retail right in Raleigh.
“We’re so proud to be part of Raleigh’s incredible growth story and to play a vital role in the city’s dynamic entertainment scene,” said Jeannine Beson, regional vice president of venue operations for Live Nation. “Significant investments in both amphitheaters over the last few years allowed us to enhance fan experience by expanding entry gates for fast access, adding state-of-the-art LED screens and offering an elevated food and beverage program. We take pride in making these venues better each season and partnering with the City to make Downtown Raleigh a destination for live music fans.”
Located in the heart of Downtown Raleigh, Red Hat Amphitheater offers incredible views of the city skyline with stacked lineups year after year. The amphitheater also offers an elevated fan hospitality experience including a VIP Lounge which was added last season. This year, Red Hat Amphitheater will host Tate McCrae, Lainey Wilson, Queens of the Stone Age, and more to be announced.
Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek has over thirty years of live music history, playing host to major tours and festivals during the summer season and laying a foundation for the local music scene. The 2024 calendar already boasts Foo Fighters, HARDY, Hozier, Alanis Morissette, and more. The venue will also take part in Live Nation’s Lawnie Pass program, a popular seasonal pass that allows live music fans to enjoy a lineup of the summer’s best concerts across genres like country, rock, pop, hip-hop and more for around $10 per show.
Red Hat Amphitheater
The Complex is dedicated to promoting sustainable practices within its venues and the community. Coastal Credit Union Music Park is one of the leading venues in Live Nation’s Green Nation sustainability program, which has zero waste teams working to reduce single-use plastics and promote recycling, composting and food donations. With a long history of sustainable operations, Coastal Credit Union Music Park also provides artist catering options from their backstage garden and diverted more than 70% of its waste in 2023. Red Hat Amphitheater is also initiating new partnerships with Great Raleigh Clean Up and Compost Now for the 2024 season.
Both venues also provide full time and seasonal employment to residents. The amphitheaters employ more than 600 crew members and are actively hiring for the 2024 season.
Raleigh’s mild climate creates a spectacular season for amphitheater concerts, with both venues operating from as early as April through as late as October. Red Hat Amphitheater and Coastal Credit Union Music have consistently been awarded as Best Outdoor Music Venue and Best Live Music Venue from local publications, plus received national recognition from Pollstar and Venues Now.
IAVM Announces Winners of the 2023 iCommit Campaign
Association members are encouraged to recruit individuals to join IAVM to expand the venue industry network. The iCommit member referral recruitment campaign provides that opportunity each year. The program ran from August 1, 2023 – January 31, 2024.
We are happy to announce that 141 members were entered into the raffle to win the prizes listed below. Their assistance allowed IAVM to gain 350 new members, making this our most successful recruiting drive to date.
- Grand Prize Winner – VenueConnect 2024 free registration goes to:
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- Sam Dores, CVE, CVP, Director, Business Operations, Strategy and Development – ExtraMile Arena – Boise, ID
- Raffle Winners – $500 Gift Cards
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- Karen Westcott, Manager, Event Development – City of Mississauga – Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
- Aaron Hurt, Executive Director – Butler University – Indianapolis, IN
- Charles Starks, President & CEO – Music City Center – Nashville, TN
- Carlene Moore, CEO – 22nd DAA/Del Mar Fairgrounds – Del Mar, CA
- Steve Schwartz, Senior Advisor to the COO – Walter E Washington Convention Center – Washington, DC
- Region Winner– Region 7 had the largest increase with 67 new members. The current Region Director will select one recipient to have their CVP application fee waived (value $125). The candidate must apply by July 31, 2024.
Congratulations to the winners. We sincerely appreciate our members for continuing to advocate on behalf of IAVM. If you have any questions, contact IAVM’s Director of Membership, Gina Brydson.
Welcome to Our Newest Members
Please welcome our newest members who joined IAVM in February 2024. 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 here to share your story and photo.
Evan Ackerson, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO, United States
Micah Allen, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA, United States
Rachelle Allison, Rose Quarter, Portland, OR, United States
Heather Anderson, Huntington Place, Detroit, MI, United States
Jennifer Angelier, Prevent Advisors, Denver, CO, United States
Kayley Arpaia, Rose Quarter, Portland, OR, United States
Kim Ates, Irving Convention Center, Irving, TX, United States
Hallie Auerback, Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts & Corporate Presentations, Richardson, TX, United States
Anthony Baker, Missouri State University-Entertainment Management, Springfield, MO, United States
Dawn Baldwin, Halifax Convention Centre/Scotiabank Centre, Halifax, NS, Canada
Deana Barnes, Paciolan, Inc., Irvine, CA, United States
Rebecca Bartling, Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, CA, United States
Luke Bauer, Irving Convention Center, Irving, TX, United States
Nedra Bell, George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX, United States
Sarah Bentley, Phoenix Convention Center & Venues, Phoenix, AZ, United States
Cori Black, Irving Convention Center, Irving, TX, United States
Chloe Boldrick, Rose Quarter, Portland, OR, United States
Ashley Bonilla, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Audrey Booth, ASM Richmond, Richmond, VA, United States
Taylor Brightwell, Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA, United States
Andrew Brown, Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Greensboro, NC, United States
Antoine Brown, Duke University Athletics, Durham, NC, United States
Will Brown, The Fabulous Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO, United States
Chris Bundick, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA, United States
Tariq Butt, Prevent Advisors, Manchester, AA, United Kingdom
Melody Calloway-Spencer, Levy Restaurants, Chicago, IL, United States
Erick Carrero, SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA, United States
Ethan Carroll, Rose Quarter, Portland, OR, United States
Matthew Collada, Stephen C. O’Connell Center, Gainesville, FL, United States
Alexis Conklin, Wings Event Center, Kalamazoo, MI, United States
Lindsay Cook, Walton Arts Center | Walmart AMP, Fayetteville, AR, United States
Tommy Costales, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA, United States
Ryan Crum, Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA), Charlotte, NC, United States
Caleb Crutcher, Central Bank Center/Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY, United States
Gabe Cummins, Austin Theatre Alliance, Austin, TX, United States
Andrew Cupo, Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Matthew Curio, Towson University, Towson, MD, United States
Daniel Curtin, Comprise Technologies, Navesink, NJ, United States
Necah Cushing, Austin Convention Center Department, Austin, TX, United States
Matthew Cushman, Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, IA, United States
Megan Delaney, Halifax Convention Centre/Scotiabank Centre, Halifax, NS, Canada
Ashleigh DeZonia, Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, Little Rock, AR, United States
Michael DiFiore, REN Corporation, El Dorado Hills, CA, United States
Bernice Dixon, Peacock Theater / L.A. Live – AEG, Los Angeles, CA, United States
James Doud, Bridge View Center, Ottumwa, IA, United States
Whitlee Douthitt, Walton Arts Center | Walmart AMP, Fayetteville, AR, United States
Michael Downing, Prevent Advisors, Denver, CO, United States
Drew Dymond, Arts and Culture Trust, Cloisters Square, WAu, Australia
Kelleye Eller, Xenial, Charlotte, NC, United States
Aubree Enos, Missouri State University-Entertainment Management, Springfield, MO, United States
Adrian Esquilin, Contemporary Services Corporation, Torrance, CA, United States
Bruce Ferber, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa, FL, United States
Danielle Fisher, Sporting Kansas City, Kansas City, KS, United States
Chris Fulton, UTA Special Event Facilities, Arlington, TX, United States
Autumn Garrison, AT&T Performing Arts Center, Dallas, TX, United States
Kate Glass, Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center, Florence, SC, United States
Cliff Glaviano, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA, United States
Chris Gonzales, MGM Resorts, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Erik Gonzalez, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA, United States
Mike Green, Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex, Raleigh, NC, United States
Meredith Greene, BEST Crowd Management, Coon Rapids, MN, United States
Canaan Greer, Branson Convention Center – ASM Global, Branson, MO, United States
Liz Hall, Nissan Stadium – Tennessee Titans, Nashville, TN, United States
Erika Hamm, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA, United States
Tom Hansen, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa, FL, United States
Malachi Hardy, University of South Carolina Department of Sport & Entertainment Management, Columbia, SC, United States
Anna Hatcher, Lower.com Field, Columbus, OH, United States
Tyler Hatley, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Abbey Helfen, Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
Mike Henderson, BC Place, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Shaye Henson, UTA Special Event Facilities, Arlington, TX, United States
Brooke Hermsen, Musco Sports Lighting, Oskaloosa, IA, United States
Adrien Herrick, Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts & Corporate Presentations, Richardson, TX, United States
Mary Hipsag, CAM-PLEX Multi-Event Facilities, Gillette, WY, United States
Anna Hobgood, Meredith College, Garner, NC, United States
Sarah Horvath, Kino Sports Complex, Tucson, AZ, United States
Tameka Hutchinson, Savannah Civic Center, Savannah, GA, United States
Colin Jamieson, BC Place, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Maria Joe, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA, United States
Hayden Johnson, Duke University Athletics, Durham, NC, United States
Madeline Joll, Arts and Culture Trust, Cloisters Square, WAu, Australia
Mary Jones, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA, United States
Jeffrey Jordon, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, San Diego, CA, United States
Jonathan June, University of South Carolina College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management, Columbia, SC, United States
Christopher Kelly, Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Greensboro, NC, United States
Walker Kenion, Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Greensboro, NC, United States
Bailley Kinser, Walton Arts Center | Walmart AMP, Fayetteville, AR, United States
Jamey Klingenmeier, Prevent Advisors, Denver, CO, United States
Laura Knott, Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex, Raleigh, NC, United States
Michael Krakora, Alerus Center, Grand Forks, ND, United States
Stew Krane, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA, United States
David Kuaea, Peacock Theater / L.A. Live – AEG, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Trent Kuffel, Mayo Civic Center, Rochester, MN, United States
Dana Landis, Rose Quarter, Portland, OR, United States
Haajira Lansana, Palmer Events Center, Austin, TX, United States
Garrett Lemoine, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA, United States
Eric Leonardo, Rose Quarter, Portland, OR, United States
Alyssa Levandoski, Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Tatum Lockett, SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA, United States
Paula Lynch, Mayo Civic Center, Rochester, MN, United States
Jack Macias, UTA Special Event Facilities, Arlington, TX, United States
Evan MacLean, Halifax Convention Centre/Scotiabank Centre, Halifax, NS, Canada
Josette Madden, Irving Convention Center, Irving, TX, United States
Kristopher Maleig, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA, United States
Haile Marquard, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO, United States
LaToya Martin, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA, United States
Maryann Martin, Berry Center, Houston, TX, United States
Ken May, Halifax Convention Centre/Scotiabank Centre, Halifax, NS, Canada
Carter McNeil, Von Braun Center, Huntsville, AL, United States
Meredith Meadows, Branson Convention Center – ASM Global, Branson, MO, United States
Kyle Millman, Stephen C. O’Connell Center, Gainesville, FL, United States
Ryan Millman, Stephen C. O’Connell Center, Gainesville, FL, United States
Hosea Mitchell, Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, Louisville, KY, United States
Lydia Modlin, Austin Theatre Alliance, Austin, TX, United States
Edmundo Montoya, Irving Convention Center, Irving, TX, United States
Jamison Moore, ParkHub, Dallas, TX, United States
Americo Moran, SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA, United States
Laura Morgan, Dayton Live, Dayton, OH, United States
Jennifer Morris, Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra, ACT, Australia
Joe Morsello, dormakaba, Hallam, VIC, Australia
Katherine Mullins, Melbourne Cricket Club, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Austin Naylor, SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA, United States
Rob Nelson, MI Global Partners, North Sydney, NSW, Australia
Scott Nelson, Certis Security Australia, Canberra, ACT, Australia
Damon Newton, Tataki Auckland Unlimited, Auckland, New Zealand
Brett Nichols, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa, FL, United States
Luis Nieves, Coliseo de Puerto Rico Jose Miguel Agrelot, San Juan, PR, United States
Bill Nimmo, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Sharlett Nobles, Capital One Arena, Washington, DC, United States
Louise Nolan, Sydney Opera House, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Kristi Noyes, Zucchetti North America, Oneida, NY, United States
Megan O’Reilly, Melbourne & Olympic Parks Trust, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Nareauchid O-ranwong, EM Live, Bangkok, Thailand
Katherine Oakley, Melbourne & Olympic Parks Trust, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Josh Ogilvie, The Lume Australia P/L, South Wharf, VIC, Australia
Lara Paaymans, Te Kaunihera a-Rohe o Heretaunga/Hastings District Council, Hastings, , New Zealand
Violet Painter, Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts & Corporate Presentations, Richardson, TX, United States
Brianna Pena, Herberger Theater Center, Phoenix, AZ, United States
Crystal Perkins, Spokane Public Facilities District, Spokane, WA, United States
Miranda Pertzel, Live Nation Australia Venues Pty, West Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Nicole Petta, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa, FL, United States
Westley Petty, Utah Tech University, St George, UT, United States
David Phelps, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA, United States
Warren Phillip-Clarke, Cedar Mill Group, Botany, NSW, Australia
Jack Pickett, Victoria Racing Club, Flemington, VIC, Australia
Jeremy Pierce, Irving Convention Center, Irving, TX, United States
Sylvia Potalivo, HBF Stadium – VenuesWest, Floreat, WAu, Australia
Abbie Potter, Melbourne Fringe Festival, Carlton, VIC, Australia
Marc Quiachon, University of California – Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, United States
Lea Raad, Prevent Advisors, Denver, CO, United States
Martin Radcliffe, Adelaide Venue Management Corporation, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Benjamin Rayson, Melbourne Sports Centres, Albert Park, VIC, Australia
Jason Reeves, Canto USA, Marietta, GA, United States
Kevin Rene, Prevent Advisors, Denver, CO, United States
Cassia Rengers, Suncorp Stadium – ASM Global Pty Ltd, Milton BC, QLD, Australia
Adam Resendez, University of Houston, Houston, TX, United States
Celia Richie, North Charleston Coliseum, North Charleston, SC, United States
Diana Robles, Irving Convention Center, Irving, TX, United States
Aimee Royle, Melbourne Sports Centres, Albert Park, VIC, Australia
James Ryan, Melbourne Sports Centres, Albert Park, VIC, Australia
Jean-Michel Saint Pierre, dormakaba, Hallam, VIC, Australia
Andrew Salvucci, Melbourne Cricket Club, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Salvador Sandate, Peacock Theater / L.A. Live – AEG, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Travis Sauer, South East Leisure, Dandenong, VIC, Australia
Caroline Saunders, Auckland Live, Auckland, New Zealand
Julie Schor, GoZone WiFi, St Petersburg, FL, United States
Drake Schreiter, Peacock Theater / L.A. Live – AEG, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Luke Schroder, Auckland Stadiums, Auckland, New Zealand
Gillian Schwab, Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra, ACT, Australia
Martin Shannon, Carlton Football Club, Carlton North, VIC, Australia
Lauren Sharp, Ticketek Australia, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Richard Sherman, MGM Resorts, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Josh Sierra, Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Jade Simmons, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA, United States
Bridget Smith, VenuesWest, Mt Claremont, WAu, Australia
Gillian Smith, Halifax Convention Centre/Scotiabank Centre, Halifax, NS, Canada
Kelly Smith, Suncorp Stadium – ASM Global Pty Ltd, Milton BC, QLD, Australia
Eva So, Tennis NSW, Silverwater, NSW, Australia
Rakesh Sood, Auckland Live, Auckland, New Zealand
Rocsean Spencer, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA, United States
Cynthia Sperier, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA, United States
Julia Spurlock, Missouri State University-Entertainment Management, Sikeston, MO, United States
Edmund Stiles, Auckland Live, Auckland, New Zealand
Sandra Stoklossa, Melbourne & Olympic Parks Trust, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Kyle Stone, Alerus Center, Grand Forks, ND, United States
Chris Targett, Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Andrew Taylor, Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, Little Rock, AR, United States
Kyleigh Taylor, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Pernall Thomas, Moody Center, Killeen, TX, United States
Alexandria Tibbetts, Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra, ACT, Australia
Jess Timmins, City of Gold Coast – Major Sporting Venues, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
Glynn Topp, Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport, City East, QLD, Australia
Alex Torke, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, Dallas, TX, United States
Elizabet Torres, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Amanda Traxler, Lower.com Field, Columbus, OH, United States
Victor Trujillo, Peacock Theater / L.A. Live – AEG, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Kara Tyree, Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Greensboro, NC, United States
Juan Underbakke, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa, FL, United States
Ramon Van De Griendt, HBF Stadium – VenuesWest, Floreat, WAu, Australia
Samantha Vance, Tataki Auckland Unlimited, Auckland, New Zealand
Abbey Vasquez, Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, Little Rock, AR, United States
Micaela Veenstra, Des Moines Performing Arts, Des Moines, IA, United States
Karina Vicente, Peacock Theater / L.A. Live – AEG, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Katy Vidler, Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns, QLD, Australia
Cameron Wallace, Arts Centre Melbourne, St Kilda Road, VIC, Australia
Todd Wannan, Auckland Stadiums, Auckland, New Zealand
Vanessa Ward, Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ, United States
Rick Warpinski, Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton, WI, United States
Amber Waters, Irving Convention Center, Irving, TX, United States
Michael Watkins, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Markets, NSW, Australia
Ben Werner, The Revival, Chicago, IL, United States
Cireena White, Sporting Kansas City, Kansas City, KS, United States
Laura Whitman, Halifax Convention Centre/Scotiabank Centre, Halifax, NS, Canada
Sabrina Wienholtz, Ent Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Geraldine Willis, Australian Sports Commission, Belconnen, ACT, Australia
Kyle Willmott, Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport, City East, QLD, Australia
Corey Wilson, Blumenthal Arts, Charlotte, NC, United States
David Wilson, dormakaba, Hallam, VIC, Australia
Mark Wilson, Prevent Advisors, Denver, CO, United States
O’Dane Wint, Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Craig Wood, dormakaba, Hallam, VIC, Australia
Tim Wood, Vanguard Risk, Camberwell, VIC, Australia
Luke Wyman, MAP Co, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Ayoniv Yancy, Peacock Theater / L.A. Live – AEG, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Landon York, Venue Management/UNC Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, United States
Jevaughn Yorke, Peacock Theater / L.A. Live – AEG, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Gavin Zacher, The Lume Australia P/L, South Wharf, VIC, Australia
AJ Zahn, Rose Quarter, Portland, OR, United States
Kelli Zohar-Davis, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA, United States
Majdi Zraika, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Markets, NSW, Australia