By Molly Rosenberg Venue Coalition announced that Julia James has been promoted to Director of Booking. In her expanded role, James will focus on national booking and business development while continuing to service new and existing Venue Coalition clients. Julia started her career wi

By Christine Susa Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Pasadena) welcomes destination marketing veteran Kristin McGrath as the organization’s new Executive Director. “We are delighted to welcome Kristin McGrath as the new Executive Director of Visit Pasadena,” said Michae

By Mary Klida As events return to convention centers after the pandemic, the Huntington Place, Detroit team regroups led by three strong industry leaders, all women. The venue’s three top executive positions are filled by Karen Totaro, CVE, general manager of Huntington Place/ASM Glob

Kennesaw State University has named Joe Skopitz, CVE, as the general manager of Fifth Third Bank Stadium in Kennesaw, Georgia. Skopitz will also serve as deputy executive director for KSU’s Department of Event and Venue Management. David Bennett, MBA, CVP, was promoted to director of

By Jeffrey Chabon The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, welcomed Andrea Austin-Thomas to the team as a new Event Coordinator. Andrea’s first show with the Alamodome will be for Disney on Ice, starting April 28 through May 1, which is somewhat ironic because she used to be a skater for