Some careers are measured by years of service. Others are measured by the lives they influence. For nearly four decades, Clifford “Rip” Rippetoe, CVE, has dedicated himself not only to advancing the convention center industry, but to strengthening the people who mak

Veteran Venue Executive Brings Extensive Convention Center, Performing Arts, Event Operations And Community Tourism Experience To Ottumwa. VenuWorks has named Tim Seeberg, CVE, as the new Executive Director of the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa, Iowa. Seeberg will begin his new role on

IAVM is proud to announce that Kim Bedier, CVE, has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Charles A. McElravy Award, the Association’s highest honor recognizing a lifetime of extraordinary contributions to the venue management profession. Throughout a distinguished career s

In the summer of 2025, Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) began a multi-year transformation of the Delta Center to accommodate the addition of the NHL’s newest franchise, the Utah Mammoth, while enhancing the fan experience for Utah Jazz games as well as concerts and other events. During