VENUES IN MOTION

The live entertainment industry is in many ways a reflection of wider culture. Venues adapt to the wants and needs of the public, which increasingly means more sustainable, comfortable and high-end facilities offering new and different types of entertainment. The women’s sports boom has led to real investment and results, with CPKC Stadium in Kansas City opening this year as the first purpose-built professional women’s sports stadium. This year’s VenuesNow All-Stars class includes a look to the future, with major renovations, rebuilds and reimaginings of facilities and a renewed focus on live entertainment.

2024 VenuesNow All-Stars Cover Story

Jeb Terry
President and CEO | Cosm

2024 VENUES NOW ALL-STARS

Amanda Mann
EVP| Atlanta Hawks
Chief Facilities Officer |State Farm Arena

Angie M. Gates
CEO | Events DC

Anna Nash
Senior Vice President, Market Development | ASM Global

Anna Rosburg
District General Manager | Oak View Group
General Manager | Alerus Center

Bill Johnson
Design Principal, Sports + Recreation, Entertainment | HOK

Brett Yormark
Commissioner | Big 12 Conference

Bryan Bedford
Global Industry Director, Sports, Media, Entertainment, Retail & Hospitality | Cisco Systems

Bruce Finkelman
Managing Partner | 16″ on Center

Casey Soward
President & CEO | Boch Center

Dan Rubino
Vice President of Operations | OVG360

Darius Dunn
General Manager | Capital One Arena

Dave Scarborough
Chief Strategy Officer | Ticketmaster

Don Dethlefs
FAIA Principal, Sports, Recreation & Entertainment Practice Leader | Perkins & Will

Frank Remesch
Senior Vice President | Oak View Group
General Manager | CFG Bank Arena

Gillian Zucker
CEO | Halo Sports and Entertainment

Jennifer Koester
President and Chief Operating Officer | Sphere Entertainment Co.

Jonathan Shank
CEO | Terrapin Station Entertainment

Laura Connelly
Vice President of Presentations / General Manager | Hollywood Bowl / LA Philharmonic

Len Moser
Vice President, National Sports | Barton Malow

Marco A. Pérez
Associate Vice President | UNO Lakefront Arena

Mike Stanfield
SVP of Sales | NFL Saints and NBA Pelicans

Peter Freund
CEO | Diamond Baseball Holdings

Robert Davari
Co-Founder & CEO | Tixr

Russell Gordon
Vice President and General Manager | YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park

Sarah Pancheri
President & CEO | Milwaukee World Festival, Inc

Shaun Mason
CAA ICON | Senior Vice President

Shelly Cayette-Weston
Business Operations President | Charlotte Hornets

Stephanie Steele
Vice President of Process Management | Live Nation Venues

Susan Darrington
Vice President, Building and Event Operations | Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation

Tim Witkowski
District Manager | Aramark Sports + Entertainment