By R.V. Baugus and Kentucky Venues Kentucky Venues and Spectra Partnerships – a major division of Spectra, has appointed Kevin Contardo as Director of Partnerships. Contardo brings to Spectra more than 20 years of experience in the live events industry, including tour and arena

By Ian Cox Kentucky Venues, which operates the Kentucky Exposition Center and the Kentucky International Convention Center, announced a new partnership with Spectra to expand sponsorship and client-building opportunities across the state and generate new revenue sources. Spectra Partn

Kentucky Venues announced the promotion of Ian Cox to Executive Director of Communications. Kentucky Venues operates the Kentucky Exposition Center and the Kentucky International Convention Center, as well as produces six signature events that include the National Farm Machinery Show,

By Ian Cox Kentucky Venues announced Carrie Bauer was hired as the organization’s General Counsel. Bauer brings years of experience to the role. In her most recent position, she spent more than five years as the Associate General Counsel for Farm Credit Mid-America. There she worked w

After more than 25 years in state government, Paul Herberg, the Kentucky Venue’s Director of Human Resources, is retiring. Amanda Cloyd will step into the role following Herberg’s departure. Herberg has overseen hiring for both the Kentucky International Convention Center and Kentucky