2018 Speakers

Robert Alberino Jr.
Vice President / Executive Producer
San Francisco 49ers

 
Jim Allen
SVP, Corporate & Premium Partnerships
Atlanta Braves

 
Dustin Alpert
Vice President of Sales & Business Development
tapin2

 
Bill Anderson, President & CEO, AmpThink
Bill Anderson
President & CEO
AmpThink

 
Aaron Arak
Director of Suite Services
Sacramento Kings

 
Curtis Baddeley
Senior Director Rental Suites
United Center

 
Brian Barker
Founder, CEO
NextLevelFan

 
Chris Bausano
Director of Premium Sales & Service
Cincinnati Reds

 
Elis Baynham
Elis Baynham
Director of Client Service
Entertainment Benefits Group

 
Raymond Bednar
President
Hyperion Marketing Returns, Rockefeller Consulting

 
Cari Belanger-Maas
Director, Premium Services and Guest Relations
Arizona Cardinals

 
Josh Belkoff
Sr. Director, Recruiting and Development
SBS

 
Kathryn (Selby) Bell
Founder
SelbyNYC | New York City

 
Roberto Beltramini
Vice President, Premium Partnerships, Sales & Service
New York Jets

 
Carlos Bernal
President
Delaware North Sportservice

 
Katie Bernhjelm
Senior Manager, Partnership Activation
Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC

 
Chris Bigelow
President
Bigelow Companies

 
Janie Boles
Janie Boles
Assistant AD, Premium Seating and Hospitality
Auburn Athletics Department

 
HB Brantley
Managing Sports Principal
Russell S.P.A.C.E. Venues Group

 
Dashawnda Brown
VP, Suite Services
Madison Square Garden

 
Brian Bucciarelli
Brian Bucciarelli
Managing Director Entertainment Sales & Partnerships
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company

 
Kathy Burrows
Owner
Sold Out Seating

 
Chris Burton
Sr. Director of Premium Sales
Nashville Predators & Bridgestone Arena

 
Randy Byrd
President
Sensory Interactive

 
Ben Cahalane, Co-founder, Connect Partnership Group
Ben Cahalane
Co-founder
Connect Partnership Group

 
Sean Callnin, FCSI
Executive Principal
Ricca Design Studios

 
Mark Carter
Principal
tvsdesign

 
Francis Casado
Co-Founder and Head of Business Development
3D Digital Venue

 
Sam Caucci
Founder & CEO
1HUDDLE

 
Brent Centlivre
Account Manager
Disney Institute

 
Lisa Chang
SVP - Human Resources
AMB Group LLC

 
Donna Childs, NCDIQ, Principal and Interior Design Director, tvsdesign
Donna Childs
NCDIQ, Principal and Interior Design Director, tvsdesign
tvsdesign

 
Nicole Christy
Nicole Christy
Senior Manager of Premium Services
San Antonio Spurs

 
John Clark
SVP of Sponsorship
Fenway Sports Management

 
Missy Conboy
Senior Deputy Director of Athletics
Notre Dame

 
Toni Connor
Manager of Suite Services
Tampa Bay Sports & Entertainment, Amalie Arena

 
Chris Cook
Vice President of Guest & Member Relations
Tampa Bay Buccaneers

 
Rob Cornilles
Founder & CEO
Game Face, Inc.

 
Duane Cummings
Community Builder
Leadercast

 
Scott Cunningham
VP, Fan Experience
Atlanta Braves

 
Andrew Daines
CEO
Fanvision

 
Sean Decker
SVP of Operations and Events
Texas Rangers

 
Joseph Dennis
General Manager
Infinite Energy Center

 
Robert DiCicco
VP of Hospitality Philips Arena
Levy Restaurants

 
Don Dierig
Don Dierig
General Manager
Delaware North at Cincinnati Reds

 
Chris Dill
Vice President, Business Development
Venuetize

 
David Doan
David Doan
Strategic Director, Sports Alliances Development
American Cancer Society, Inc.

 
Bryan Dockett
SVP-Premium Seat Sales
Live Nation Entertainment

 
Bill Dorsey
Bill Dorsey
Founder and Chairman
ALSD

 
David Elgin
VP, Analytics
Atlanta Hawks and Philips Arena

 
Adina Erwin
VP, COO
Fox Theatre Atlanta

 
Meredith Estrada
Manager, Suites and Catering
The Madison Square Garden Company

 
Mark Faber
SVP, Global Partnerships
AEG/T-Mobile Arena

 
Colby Fackler
Vice President, Sales & Service
Vancouver Whitecaps

 
Mackie Feierstein
Assistant AD, Ticket Sales & Client Experience
University of Miami

 
Debra Fine
Author, Trainer
The Fine Art of Small Talk

 
Susan Fink
Susan Fink
Director of Sports & Entertainment
Compass Group Mexico

 
Chip Foley
Venue Technology Practice Leader
AmpThink

 
Daria Fox
Sales and Marketing Executive
Franklin Group USA

 
Jared Frank
EVP/Publisher
ALSD

 
Jason Freier
Chief Executive Officer, Hardball Capital
Managing Owner, 3 MiLB Teams

 
Rachel Fritz
Director of Sales
ACCESS Event Solutions

 
Paul Fruitman
Senior Manager, Sales and Premium Seating
Vancouver Whitecaps FC

 
Candy Fuzesy
Director of Premium Seating Services
Minnesota Vikings

 
Jessica Gaffney
Founder & CEO
WAVEWORK

 
Allen Ganz
Director, Advanced Recognition Systems
NEC Corporation of America

 
Michael Garvie, Senior Vice President, Event Investment, Ticket Galaxy
Michael Garvie
Senior Vice President, Event Investment
Ticket Galaxy

 
Carmel Geoghegan
Carmel Geoghegan
Strategic Account Director
Movable Ink

 
Brian George
Director, Houston Texans Luxe
Houston Texans

 
Greg Giordano, AIA
Director, Design and Strategy
Sensory Interactive

 
Elizabeth Godek
Elizabeth Godek
Sr. Director, Premium & Member Experience
Detroit Pistons

 
Gregory Gorman
Head of North American Markets, Mobile Media Content
3D Digital Venue

 
Brian Graziano, Senior Vice President, Experience Design and Innovation, Curiology
Brian Graziano
SVP, Experience Design & Innovation
Curiology

 
Catie Griggs
Vice President, Business Operations
Atlanta United FC

 
David J. Halberstam
David J. Halberstam
Partner
Halby Group

 
Derrick Hall
President & CEO
Arizona Diamondbacks

 
​​ Joseph Hammer, Global Alliance Director, Nokia
Joseph Hammer
Global Alliance Director
Nokia

 
Shannon Hansen
Shannon Hansen
General Manager
Wofford Sports Properties

 
Roger Hasson
General Manager, Global Technology Services North America
IBM

 
Annemarie Hastings
Executive Vice President of Fan Engagement
Fund Raisers Sports

 
Scott Heim
Divisional President
The Middleby Corporation

 
Zach Henderson
Zach Henderson
Account Executive, Premium Client Services
Washington Nationals

 
Matt Hill
VP, Premium Seating and Group Sales
Tampa Bay Sports & Entertainment, Amalie Arena

 
Grant Hill
Atlanta Hawks Owner and Vice Chairman
Seven Time NBA All-Star

 
Bond Hilliard
Director of Client Services
Fun Raisers Sports

 
Mike Holleman
Managing Director, Senior Vice President
Heery International

 
Matthew Holt
VP – Commercial Operations/Director of Business Development
Arena Americas, Division of the Arena Group

 
Rob Hunden
Owner
Hunden Strategic Partners

 
Brett Hurlbut, Director of Strategy & Design, cmnd+m
Brett Hurlbut
Director of Strategy & Design
cmnd+m

 
Craig Janssen
Managing Director
Idibri

 
Scott Jenkins
General Manager
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

 
Julie Johnson
President
Armored Things

 
Brad Johnson
Assistant Director, Concessions & Retail
Chicago Cubs

 
Paul Joyce
Senior Director Business Development
Cyber Business Analytics

 
Ernest Joyner
Principal
Perkins+Will

 
Lara Juras
Senior Vice president of Human Resources
Atlanta Braves

 
Michele Kajiwara
Senior Vice President, Premium Sales and Service
STAPLES Center/AEG

 
Kraig Kann
Managing Director, Presentation Trainer
Kann Advisory Group

 
Kara Kawakami
Events & Hospitality Manager
Minnesota United FC

 
Debbie Knowlan
President & Founder
516 Business Solutions

 
Rich Krezwick
SVP Faciliites
AEG Europe

 
David Labuskes
Chief Executive Officer
AVIXA

 
Brian Lapinskas
Director of Special Projects, Design & Construction
Levy Restaurants

 
Tim Larkin
FIFA World Cup Stadium Planning
Stewart

 
Erin Leigh
Director, NHL Club Business & Analytics
National Hockey League

 
Jennifer LeMaster
Jennifer LeMaster
Chief Administrative Officer
Georgia World Congress Center Authority

 
Michael Levine
Manager, Club Business & Business Analytics
National Hockey League

 
Eric Lindberg
Vice President, Premium Services
Levy

 
Donald Lockerbie
Managing Director, Sports & Events Group
The Parker Company, LLC

 
Qiava Martinez
VP of Premium Seating & Service
The Oakland Raiders

 
Anthony Matthies
Director of Suite Sales
Kansas City Chiefs

 
Tom McCann
Head of Premium Sales Service & Operations.
Arsenal Football Club

 
Michael Meitin
Associate Athletic Director, Ticket Sales, Service and Operations
Sun Devil Athletics

 
Todd Merry
CMO
Delaware North

 
Jared Miller
Senior Vice President, Analytics & Technology and Chief Digital Officer
AMB Sports & Entertainment

 
Brian Mirakian
Senior Principal, Populous Activate Director
Populous

 
Jill Monaghan, AIA, NCARB
Project Architect + Fun Director
Generator Studio

 
Bernard Mullin, PhD
Founder & Chairman
The Aspire Group

 
Kai Murray
Director, Premium Sales & Service
Washington Nationals

 
Ruby Newell-Legner, CSP
Fan Experience Expert
7 Star Service

 
Dan Newhart
Director of Sales
Tampa Bay Rays

 
Jordan Nicolson
VP, Sales & Membership Services
IMG - Wembley Stadium

 
Mike O’Donnell
Director of Planning and Projects
Amalie Arena, Tampa Bay Sports & Entertainment

 
Scott O'Connell
Senior Director, Suite & Premium Seat Sales & Service
Minnesota Twins Baseball Club

 
Zach Olsen
Senior Project Manager
Turner Construction

 
Jonathon Oudthone, Founder/President, NGAGE Esports
Jonathon Oudthone
Founder/President
NGAGE Esports

 
Warren Parr
Director of Ticket Sales
Atlanta Falcons

 
J.P. Paul
VP of Corporate Development & Guest Relations
Minnesota Vikings

 
Anthony Pezzimenti, Global Sales Manager, IHS Global Alliance
Anthony Pezzimenti
Global Sales Manage
IHS Global Alliance

 
Caroline Phillips
Manager, Premier Service
Service Chicago Cubs

 
Scott Spencer, President, Suite Experience Group
Scott Spencer
President
Suite Experience Group

 
Melissa Proctor
EVP, CMO
Atlanta Hawks and Philips Arena

 
Thomas J. Proebstle, AIA, NCARB
Founder & Design Director
Generator Studio

 
Jerry Reed
Food and Beverage Director
Centerplate at Hard Rock Stadium

 
James A. Renne, A.I.A
National Director, Sports & Entertainment, SVP, Project and Development Services
JLL

 
Sara Rodell
Founder and CEO
Loop & Tie

 
Hadley Rossitter
Hadley Rossitter
Director, Suite Sales & Service
LA Stadium Suite Sales & Service

 
Don Rovak
Vice President, Sales and Service
AMB Sports and Entertainment

 
John Ruhlin
Founder & CEO, Giftology Fulfillment
Author, Giftology GiftologyBook.com

 
Andrew Saltzman
EVO & SRO
Atlanta Hawks & Philips Arena

 
Craig J. Schmitt, RA
Principal
EwingCole

 
Blair Schmitz
Blair Schmitz
Assistant Director – Food & Beverage
University of Wisconsin Athletics

 
Michael Schuster, FAIA LEED AP
Principal
MSA Design

 
Cory Shakarian
Vice President, Products - North America Concerts
Live Nation

 
Kathleen Sheldon
Premium Services Manager
Detroit Lions

 
John Short
Global Business Development Executive
IBM Sports and Entertainment Practice

 
Rebecca Simon
Director, Client Services
Indianapolis Motor Speedway

 
Russ Simons
Russ Simons
Chief Listening Officer, Managing Partner
Venue Solutions Group

 
Bryan Slater
Senior Project Manager
Brailsford & Dunlavey

 
Todd Smoots
Todd Smoots
General Manager at Bank of America Stadium
Delaware North Sportservice

 
Vincent Spataro
Director of Sports Venues
Shawmut Design and Construction

 
Bryan R. Sperber
President
ISM Raceway

 
Chuck Steedman
Chief Operating Officer
AEG Facilities

 
Brett Stefansson
EVP & GM
Philips Arena

 
Brandon Steffek
Vice President, Sales
Full House Solutions

 
William Stephens
Director, Premium and Suite Services
Atlanta Hawks & Philips Arena

 
Jenny Stephens
Principal, Director of Marketing
Perkins+Will

 
Adam Stover
Senior Interior Designer, Principal
Populous

 
Dale Stratton
VP, Commercial Insights
Constellation Brands

 
Jeremy Strife, Senior Vice President, Braves Development, General Manager, The Battery Atlanta
Jeremy Strife
Senior Vice President, Braves Development
General Manager, The Battery Atlanta

 
Eric Sudol
VP Corporate Partnership Sales & Service
Dallas Cowboys

 
Richard Thornton
Sr. Manager, Ticket Sales
Atlanta Braves

 
Joshua Tillman
CEO
Dialsource

 
John Torris
Director Business Development
Phoenix Suns

 
Robert Tuchman
Executive
CAA Premium Experience

 
Ashley Turner
Director Premium Activation
Orlando Magic

 
Marylou Tyler
Founder
Strategic Pipeline

 
Lance Tyson
President & CEO
Tyson Group

 
Jeanene Valentine
Jeanene Valentine
Director, Ticket Operations
Minnesota United FC

 
Allan C. Vella
President and CEO
Fox Theatre Atlanta

 
Jamie Vosmeier
Senior Director of Sales & Marketing
The Fox Theatre Atlanta

 
Bill Walsh
Vice President of Strategy and Development
Tampa Bay Rays ​

 
Rick Walter, Senior Director Media and Entertainment, Diversified
Rick Walter
Director Media and Entertainment
Diversified

 
Vanessa Ward
Assistant Director, Guest Services
Chicago Cubs

 
Carly Warren
Suites & Premium Services Manager
New York Giants

 
Justin Watkins
Director of Business Intelligence
Atlanta Braves

 
Alison Weber
Chief Creative Officer
Levy

 
John Whitehead
Adjunct Professor, Management
University of British Columbia

 
Nick Wierciak
Vice President - Ticketing, Premium & Suite Sales
St. Louis Blues

 
Mike Wills
Chief Revenue Officer
Apex Supply Chain Technologies

 
Randy Wills
Director of Premium Sales
Orlando Magic

 
Erin Wilson
Manager of Suite Services
Tampa Bay Sports & Entertainment, Amalie Arena

 
Tom Wilson
President and CEO
Olympia Entertainment

 
Justin Wood
Sports Practice Director
Dimensional Innovations

 
Brett Zalaski
Founder
Empowerment of a Salesperson

 
Laura Zimbrick
Laura Zimbrick
Corporate Partnership Premium Seating Manager
Fox Theatre