With a steady trajectory and clear vision, Anna Rosburg, CVE, CVP, has grown from a rising professional into one of the most respected leaders in the venue management field. Named to IAVM’s 30|UNDER|30 list in 2017, Anna has since carved out a career defined by performance, mentorship, and an unwavering drive for excellence.

She currently serves as District General Manager for Oak View Group, where she oversees the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, ND, along with additional venues throughout the Midwest. After relocating from Casper, WY, Anna became General Manager at Alerus nearly eight years ago. Two years ago, she was promoted to District GM, reflecting her ability to lead across diverse markets and teams.

Over the years, Anna has compiled a portfolio of accolades that speak to her influence in the industry. She earned her Certified Venue Professional (CVP) designation in 2017 and her Certified Venue Executive (CVE) designation in 2022. In 2021, she was named to both Pollstar’s and VenuesNow’s Next Gen lists, and in 2024, she was recognized as one of VenuesNow’s “All-Stars.” That same year, she was honored as the Grand Forks Herald’s Person of the Year—a testament to her leadership not just within her organization, but in the broader community.

What truly sets Anna apart is her role as a mentor and advocate. She has actively guided several 30|UNDER|30 recipients and has supported many others through IAVM conferences, Venue Management School, and the CVP process. Her leadership style is characterized by empowerment, empathy, and the belief that success is best when it’s shared.

She is an active participant in professional development efforts and regularly contributes to IAVM initiatives. Her strategic insight, paired with a generous spirit, continues to shape the next generation of venue professionals.

Anna’s story is not just one of career advancement, but of meaningful, values-driven leadership. Whether managing multi-venue operations or mentoring peers, she remains committed to excellence, innovation, and integrity in everything she does.

Personal Quote:
“True leadership is about guiding others to their highest potential. I’ve always believed that our impact is greatest when we lift others as we rise.” — Anna Rosburg

Please welcome our newest members who joined IAVM in April 2025. 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.

Thomas Alonzo, Trail Drive Management Corp./Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, TX
Kevin Anderson, Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes Barre, PA
Teddy Barnes, Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
Rick Bell, Kardinia Park Stadium Trust, Geelong, VIC, Australia
Chris Bird, North Charleston Coliseum, North Charleston, SC
Mary Beth Bowman, The City of NLR Future Conference/Event Center, North Little Rock, AR
Caelan Briere, Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
Andrew Burge, Momentus Technologies, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Dominic Cattero, Batavia Fine Arts Centre, Batavia, IL
Fai Cheung, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited, Hong Kong, China
Daniel Clarke, Auckland Live, Auckland, New Zealand
Damien Collins, Transportation Management Services, Brisbane, QLC, Australia
Christopher Comstock, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Las Vegas, NV
Brigitte Cunningham, MyState Bank Arena, Glenorchy, TAS, Australia
JoAnna Curtis, Branson Convention Center – ASM Global, Branson, MO
Carley Davis, Grand River Center, Dubuque, IA
Franklin deCelle, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Tyler Diel, Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando, FL
Julie Doyle Reyes, City of McAllen: Convention Center/Performing Arts Center, McAllen, TX
Chris Dudeck, ASM Richmond, Richmond, VA
Laura Dufresne, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
Jessica Featherstone, MyState Bank Arena, Glenorchy, TAS, Australia
Nelson Ferreira, Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
Luke Fisher, Dolby Theatre, Hollywood, CA
Katy Freeman, Bay Venues, Mount Maunganui,
Solomon Fuemana, Auckland Live, Auckland, New Zealand
Tom Gilbert, Irving Convention Center, Irving, TX
Stefanie Gilchrist, Momentus Technologies, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Olivia Gren, Blumenthal Arts, Charlotte, NC
John Gromos, Turner Construction Company, Dallas, TX
Gary Groves, Alamodome, San Antonio, TX
Lisa Hale, Rhino Staging, LLC, Henderson, NV
Camila Hammer, Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
Wesley Harris, HWL Team LLC, Meridian, ID
Matt Hawes, AudienceView, Toronto, ON, Canada
Morgan Hixon, Trail Drive Management Corp./Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, TX
Katherine Hsu, Mashgin, Palo Alto, CA
Jenny Huffman, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA
Francine Hughes, Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
Tyler Johnson, Henderson Engineers, Lenexa, KS
Gustavo Katz, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Danny Knaub, Blumenthal Arts, Charlotte, NC
Natalie Kowalski, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO
Michael Kraft, At Your Service, LLC, Chicago, IL
Jiri Krasny, Auckland Live, Auckland, New Zealand
Cameron Lacson, Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
Jenny Lloyd, Cadence Bank Arena, Tupelo, MS
Lindsay LoPicolo, Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
Sahel Manochehry, AudienceView, Toronto, ON, Canada
Sindri Mar Hannesson, Tixly, Reykjavik, Iceland
Shane Marble, Floreano Convention Center, Rochester, NY
Bill McAteer, Everbridge, Vienna, VA
Ross McMillan, Exhibition Park in Canberra, Jamison, ACT, Australia
Debbie Mendenhall, Landers Center, Southaven, MS
Sam Miles, Momentus Technologies, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Cameron Miller, Orlando Pride, Winter Garden, FL
Charlotte Minards-Black, Auckland Live, Auckland, New Zealand
Chris Molony, Popejoy Hall, Albuquerque, NM
Jason Montgomery, Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
Roger Morse, Alamodome, San Antonio, TX
John Ngo, Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
Josh Nicol, Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
Brady O’Brien, Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge, IA
Jenna Oubre, CAJUNDOME & Convention Center, Lafayette, LA
Kevin Owen, Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, CA
Evyn Parker, Popejoy Hall, Albuquerque, NM
Brad Parsell, Blumenthal Arts, Charlotte, NC
Joshua Peacock, Auckland Stadiums, Auckland, New Zealand
Liz Pesnel, Credit Union 1 Arena, Chicago, IL
Sarah Petschel-Middleton, Kardinia Park Stadium Trust, Geelong, VIC, Australia
Matt Rados, Grand River Center, Dubuque, IA
Jessica Rivera, Popejoy Hall, Albuquerque, NM
Natalie Rizzo, Rhino Staging, LLC, Henderson, NV
Mackenzie Roque, Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
Chris Roulier, North Charleston Coliseum, North Charleston, SC
Codi Runyan, CAJUNDOME & Convention Center, Lafayette, LA
Raye Ryu, NZICC – New Zealand International Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
Wilhelmina Santana, Visalia Fox Theatre, Visalia, CA
Rozanna Santos, Alamodome, San Antonio, TX
Jacinda Sayles, Palmerston North City Council, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Elle Schiano, L-Acoustics, Westlake Village, CA
Josephine Searles, Auckland Live, Auckland,
Bo Sorensen, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited, Hong Kong, China
Kimberley Spence, Momentus Technologies, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Melissa Steedman, Palmy Venues, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Rick Stuart, Rhino Staging, LLC, Henderson, NV
Luke Terry, Boston University, Boston, MA
Greg Testa, First National Bank Arena, State University, AR
Noell Tran, AudienceView, Toronto, ON, Canada
Miranda Vasko, Dow Event Center, Saginaw, MI
Katrina Weber, SDSU Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, Brookings, SD
Amanda West, Bay Venues, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
Zoe Willis, Harvard Business School, Boston, MA
Steve Wojcikowski, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
Kam Wan Wong, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited, Hong Kong, China
Molly Wright, TITAN Global Enterprises Inc, Atlanta, GA
Megan Yuchasz, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
Celeste Zaragoza, Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
Kai Zhao, NZICC – New Zealand International Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand

With a reputation built on strategic foresight and operational excellence, Corey Margolis has become a standout leader in the venue management space. Since earning his place on IAVM’s 30|UNDER|30 list in 2016, Corey has consistently demonstrated a results-driven approach that balances growth, guest experience, and team development.

As General Manager of Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, WA, Corey has overseen the venue’s performance through a period of consistent profitability and transformation. Excluding the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021, the arena has recorded operating profits annually under his leadership. He also helped increase event operating income by an impressive 198%, securing the venue’s long-term success. In 2020, he successfully negotiated an 11-year extension to the arena’s management agreement, reinforcing his reputation as a strategic thinker and consensus builder.

Recognition has followed: in 2019, Corey was named Spectra’s General Manager of the Year and was honored with the VenuesToday Generation Next award. His accomplishments, however, go beyond numbers. Corey is a devoted mentor and advocate for professional development, especially within the IAVM community. He earned his CVP in 2024 and has actively served on the Arenas Committee for seven years, in addition to one year on the Young Professionals Committee.

He has long been a champion of the 30|UNDER|30 program and encourages his staff to take part in IAVM’s wide range of educational and developmental opportunities. His investment in people is one of his leadership hallmarks. Corey’s most recent achievement is being promoted to District General Manager for Oak View Group.

Away from the arena, Corey leads a vibrant and full life. He is married and the proud father of two young children—a three-year-old daughter and a nearly one-year-old son. Family life keeps him grounded and offers a joyful counterbalance to his busy professional world.

Corey Margolis’s career reflects a unique blend of strategic rigor and heartfelt leadership. He continues to leave an indelible mark on the venues he manages, the people he mentors, and the industry he passionately serves.

Personal Quote:
“The most rewarding part of my journey has been seeing the growth and success of the people I’ve mentored. Leadership isn’t just about what you achieve—it’s about empowering others to achieve their potential.” — Corey Margolis

Thanks to the incredible support of our dedicated members, iCommit, our membership referral campaign, is off to a strong start!

As of 5/2, we have added 186 new members since the program launched in February. A total of 99 individuals have recruited one or more members. We are thrilled to recognize the current leaders who are going above and beyond to help expand the IAVM community.

Special recognition goes to:

• Peter Wu – North Charleston Coliseum – 11 new members
• Carol Gagnon, CEM, CMP – Massachusetts Convention Center Authority – 7 new members
• A. Thomas Cavano – Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center – 6 new members
• Paul Cramer, CVE – The Classic Center – 6 new members
• Scott Johnson – Greensboro Coliseum Complex – 6 new members
• Tad Snider – Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex – 6 new members
• Amy Moats – REAL District – Region 4 – 5 new members

Last year, the campaign generated 350 new members. As we look ahead to our June 30 deadline, here’s how you can participate:

1. Think of a colleague, peer, or industry professional who would benefit from IAVM’s network, resources, and events.
2. Share your passion and invite them to join.
3. Give them the “iCommit” promo code to save $150, the one-time initiation fee if they are a Professional or Allied applicant, and ask them to enter your name for referral credit.

Group membership is an excellent way to get extra entries in the raffle – for each new member that you invite, you increase your chances to win. For more details on the campaign and the prizes, click here. Let’s finish strong. Who will you invite to join IAVM?

Since being honored as an IAVM 30|UNDER|30 recipient in 2016, my career has been one of steady growth, evolving leadership, and deepened industry involvement. I have remained at Meydenbauer Center, progressing through four roles to my current position as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, I oversee the convention center division of our organization, ensuring that our venue continues to serve as a premier destination for meetings, events, and community gatherings. Leading large-scale operations and driving strategic initiatives has been both challenging and rewarding, and I’m grateful for the experiences that have shaped me along the way.

IAVM has remained an integral part of my professional journey, far beyond the initial honor of 30|UNDER|30. The program not only introduced me to a phenomenal network of industry peers but also opened doors to invaluable opportunities that have helped me grow as a leader. Over the past nine years, I’ve had the privilege of serving in a variety of volunteer roles within the organization, which has allowed me to give back to the community that has given me so much.

Most recently, I completed my term as Region 4 Director and a member of the IAVM Board of Directors—an experience that further strengthened my commitment to the industry and reinforced the importance of mentorship, advocacy, and innovation in venue management. I continue to stay actively involved, currently serving on the Convention Center Committee and acting as the sponsorship chair for Region 4. These roles have allowed me to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the field and contribute to the growth and evolution of our industry.

Outside of work, life has been just as rewarding. In late 2022, my husband and I welcomed our son, and he has been keeping me on my toes ever since! Chasing after an active two-year-old has given me a whole new perspective on energy management—both at home and in the workplace.

Looking back, winning the 30|UNDER|30 award was a defining moment that set the stage for so many of the opportunities and relationships that have shaped my career. As I continue to grow, both personally and professionally, I remain committed to elevating the industry, supporting the next generation of venue professionals, and helping create spaces where people come together to connect, collaborate, and celebrate.