Author: Don Muret

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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Earl Santee on Fanless, Limited Attendance Events

Earl Santee on Fanless, Limited Attendance Events

Posted by | Jun 5, 2020 | , ,

For Populous and other design firms in Kansas City, it remains largely a guessing game for how things will take shape when sports events return to arenas and stadiums. 

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Coastal Plain League Nearly Ready for Fans

Coastal Plain League Nearly Ready for Fans

Posted by | Jun 4, 2020 | ,

Luther Williams Field is home to Georgia’s Macon Bacon, a member of the Coastal Plain League. (Courtesy Macon Bacon) Summer league for college players to play ball July 1 The reemergence of live sports will shine on rustic ballparks in the Southeast when the Coastal Plain League, a summer wood-bat league for college baseball players, starts its season July 1 with fans in the stands. The CPL, whose roots date to 1937 in North Carolina, is among the few sports leagues ramping up during the pandemic. It will open its doors to the public with attendance restricted to 50% of capacity. In general, the spotlight could shine even brighter on independent leagues if Major League Baseball owners and players can’t come to an agreement and cancel the 2020 season. As of mid-June, both parties remained at an impasse over salaries and other revenue streams. Plus, it’s unlikely Minor League Baseball… Continue Reading Coastal Plain League Nearly Ready for Fans

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