Author: Don Muret

Eric Lindberg, Levy’s VP of Premium, Dies at 48

Eric Lindberg, Levy’s VP of Premium, Dies at 48

Posted by | Jun 23, 2020 | , , ,

Eric Lindberg, right, a Levy executive for about 28 years, is pictured with regional chef Jonathan Williams at Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta, where the concessionaire runs the food at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Courtesy Levy) LINDBERG WAS PIVOTAL FOR EXPANDING LEVY’S PREMIUM ACCOUNTS Eric Lindberg, a sports food executive who over 30 years played a key role for building Levy into a leader in the premium dining space at arenas and stadiums, died June 20 in Florida. Lindberg, Levy’s vice president of premium out of Atlanta and responsible for developing all protocols for that piece of food service, was 48 years old. The cause of death is unknown. His death shocked colleagues across the sports and entertainment industry. Today would have been his 28-year anniversary with Levy, said Alison Weber, the company’s chief creative officer. “We are devastated at the sudden loss of one of our most caring and talented Levy… Continue Reading Eric Lindberg, Levy’s VP of Premium, Dies at 48

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The Wait Is Over (Or At Least It’s Shorter)

The Wait Is Over (Or At Least It’s Shorter)

Posted by | Jun 22, 2020 |

The San Francisco 49ers have signed a multiyear deal with WaitTime Technologies to help streamline the process for their new all-inclusive concessions model for 60,000 season-ticket holders at Levi’s Stadium.

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Video: Digital Sessions With Brenda Tinnen

Video: Digital Sessions With Brenda Tinnen

Posted by | Jun 11, 2020 |

Brenda Tinnen, GM of Kansas City’s Sprint Center and ASM Global SVP, talks about the return of live events to her venue, particularly college basketball.

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Waggoner Moves to Consulting Role at HOK

Waggoner Moves to Consulting Role at HOK

Posted by | Jun 11, 2020 | , ,

Tom Waggoner has had a 38-year career for firms such as Ellerbe Becket, 360 Architecture and HOK. (Courtesy Tom Waggoner) Two veteran sports designers laid off because of pandemic The pandemic has again affected sports: Tom Waggoner and Tracy Stearns, two senior principals at HOK and among the most experienced sports architects in the Kansas City design community, have been laid off, company officials confirmed.  The moves came about a month ago and were among about 15 total layoffs at HOK, according to Waggoner. Both architects were senior vice presidents. As part of their separation agreements, they will serve as consultants for the company to help maintain relationships with clients, company officials said. Waggoner and Stearns were part of the old 360 Architecture acquired by HOK in 2015 after HOK returned to developing sports venues. The move came after the expiration of a noncompete clause that kept HOK from working… Continue Reading Waggoner Moves to Consulting Role at HOK

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Why Splitting the GOP Convention Is Doable

Why Splitting the GOP Convention Is Doable

Posted by | Jun 9, 2020 | , ,

The same pandemic that is driving Republicans to evaluate 2020 sites other than their chosen city of Charlotte, N.C., may also make such a move easier, said one arena manager with convention experience.

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