Press Release

For Immediate Release
August 3, 2010
 
Contact: Kris Williams
972.906.7441
www.iaam.org
 

TWELVE EARN CERTIFIED FACILITIES EXECUTIVE (CFE) DESIGNATION

(Coppell, TX) – Twelve individuals earned the Certified Facilities Executive (CFE) designation from the International Association of Assembly Managers (IAAM) at the 2010 VenueConnect in Houston.

Prior to certification, applicants are rated on their experience and accomplishments in public assembly venue management and must successfully complete a comprehensive written examination which tests general knowledge of the public assembly venue management profession.

IAAM Chairman, John Siehl, CFE, said, “Since 1976 this prestigious program has served as a distinction for those in venue management. I would like to offer my congratulations to each of these individuals. There is no doubt that their hard work and leadership are to be admired within the industry.”

Among venue management professionals, the CFE designation is an indication of demonstrated skill in leadership, activity in community affairs and expertise in management of public assembly facilities. The elite group now adds these CFEs to its honor roll:

David L. Bobo, CFE: General Manager, Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center, Tacoma, Wash.

Doug Booher, CFE: Director, Indiana University Auditorium, Bloomington, Ind.

Paul E. Davis, CFE: Vice President of Entertainment, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nev.

Matthew Edward Gibson, CFE: Assistant General Manager, Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane, Wash.

G. Todd Hunt, CFE: Director, BancorpSouth Arena, Tupelo, Miss.

Lori Leyba-Kramer, CFE: Assistant Executive Director, Portland Center for the Performing Arts, Portland.

Will Lofdahl, CFE: Assistant General Manager, Georgia Dome, Atlanta.

Gregg McManners, CFE: Director of Operations, Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison, Wis.

Patricia McNamara, CFE: General Manager, AEG Ogden - Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, Australia

Brian Morris, CFE: CEO, Melbourne & Olympic Parks Trust, Melbourne, Australia

David P. Touhey, CFE: Vice President, Booking & Entertainment, Verizon Center, Washington, D.C.

Randall H. Vogel, CFE: Director-Theaters and Operations, Mesa Arts Center, Mesa, Ariz.


The International Association of Assembly Managers is the world's largest professional association dedicated to issues relevant to the management of public assembly venues. Members of the association manage public assembly venues such as amphitheaters, arenas, auditoriums, convention centers/exhibit halls, performing arts venues, stadiums and university complexes; or provide products, services or attractions to support the industry. IAAM has more than 3,600 members worldwide. More information is available at www.iaam.org.  

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