Press Release

International Association of Assembly Managers and Stadium Managers Association
Form Joint Task Force

Coppell, TX-The International Association of Assembly Managers, Inc. (IAAM) and the Stadium Managers Association (SMA) are pleased to announce the creation of a joint task force to support networking and professional development within the stadium management industry.

Task force members include Richard Andersen, CFE of San Diego Padres/PETCO Park, Scott Jenkins of Seattle Mariners/Safeco Field, Carl Adkins of the Georgia Dome, Ray Ward, CFE, and Neil Campbell, CFE from IAAM. SMA appointees to the task force are William ‘Bill’ Squires of New Meadowlands Stadium Co., Jim Folk of Cleveland Indians/Jacobs Field, Rick Nafe of Tampa Bay Devil Rays/Tropicana Field, Steve Maki of Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Liz Smith of THP Limited Inc., and Bill Wilson.

The joint task force was created to collaborate on issues that affect stadium management professionals. Combined efforts of both associations will address advocacy, education and certification, and a safe and secure stadium environment.

At the IAAM Annual Conference in Salt Lake City, UT, Past President Larry Perkins, CFE, said, “This task force will create value for the members of both associations and the stadium industry as a whole. By creating a dialogue within our organizations and opening lines of communication, we can find the best ways to move the entire profession forward.”

SMA President William ‘Bill’ Squires said, “The SMA and the IAAM are professional organizations that sincerely care about the millions of guests who attend events in sports and entertainment facilities. The cooperative spirit of the Joint Task Force will not only benefit those who manage these facilities, but more importantly will benefit those who attend events in these facilities.”

About the International Association of Assembly Mangers (IAAM)
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.

About the Stadium Managers Association (SMA)
Formed in 1974, SMA promotes the professional, efficient and state-of-the-art management of stadiums around the world. SMA holds an annual seminar each February that addresses relevant issues facing today’s stadium managers, and provides educational and networking opportunities throughout the year. Members include managers, operations and security personnel from stadiums and teams, as well as government entities, colleges and universities and suppliers to the industry. For more information visit www.stadiummanagers.org.

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