By R.V. Baugus As priorities and norms in the workplace have shifted for the better in recent years, so too have the titles of those responsible for making organizations the best they can be for today’s employees. Gone (or should be gone) are heavy-handed “my way or the hi

By R.V. Baugus After some 48 years of dedicated service to the world of public assembly venue management before his retirement in February 2020, it is fair to say it takes something out of the ordinary to pull the wool over the eyes of Courtney Dyer, CVE. That being the case, score on

By R.V. Baugus Editor’s Note: Part II of the interview with VenueConnect Opening Keynote Speaker Kevin Clayton continues below. In this portion of the interview, Clayton shares more about his upcoming presentation along with how the Cleveland Cavaliers and Rocket Mortgage FieldH

By John Rhamstine, CVE I have been asked to write some comments about my career as I prepare to retire from my nearly 30 years here in Norfolk. Honestly, I have never been really good talking about myself as I have always been more comfortable functioning in the background, supporting

By R.V. Baugus Kevin Clayton serves as Senior Vice President, Head of Social Impact and Equity for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA. Clayton will also serve as the Opening Keynote Speaker for VenueConnect in Pittsburgh. As one who works in an important role in a public assembly venu