Press Release
For Immediate Release
August 22, 2006
Contact: Kim Cook
(972) 906-7441
www.iaam.org
Fifteen Certified Facilities Executives Named at IAAM Conference & Trade Show
Coppell, TX--Fifteen individuals earned the Certified Facilities Executive (CFE) designation from the International Association of Assembly Managers (IAAM) at the IAAM 81st Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Those individuals were:
Amy Brown, CFE, General Manager, Agganis Arena at Boston University, Boston, MA
Keith Baulk, CFE, Director, Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Chris A. Carpenter, CFE, General Manager, San Mateo County Event Center, San Mateo, CA
Lisa M. Chamness, CFE, Director, Freedom Hall Civic Center, Johnson City, TN
Kevin Hawkins, CFE, Director, Trinity Auditorium, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
Dave R. Holscher, CFE, General Manager, North Charleston Coliseum, North Charleston, SC
Tim Lampe, CFE, Director, Stuart C. Siegel Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Nicholas Langella, CFE, General Manager - Boston Properties, MA Convention Center Authority, Boston, MA
Timothy C. Mabe, CFE, General Manager, Garland ISD Events Center, Garland, Texas
Michael Marion, CFE, General Manager, Alltel Arena, North Little Rock, AR
James P. McCue, CFE, Englewood, CO
Tony Pereira, CFE, Senior Director, Ballpark Operations, Safeco Field, Seattle, WA
Michael S. Taormina, CFE, Managing Director, Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Atlanta, GA
Jay Thomas, CFE, Vice President/General Manager, Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, CA
Tim J. Worton, CFE, General Manager, Ogden IFC Arena Network, Acer Arena, Sydney Australia
Prior to certification, applicants are rated on their experience and accomplishments in public assembly facility management and must successfully complete a comprehensive written examination which tests general knowledge of the public assembly facility management profession.
The 2006 class brings the total number of public assembly facility managers who have earned the CFE designation to over 215 persons. Among facility management professionals, “CFE” is an indication of demonstrated skill in leadership, activity in community affairs and expertise in management of public assembly facilities.
The International Association of Assembly Managers is the world's largest professional association dedicated to issues relevant to the management of public assembly facilities. Members of the association manage public assembly facilities 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 3,200 members worldwide. More information is available at www.iaam.org.
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