John Christison, CVE
Sean Daly
Tim DeMott, CVP
Lee Esckilsen
Gil Fried, JD – VICE CHAIR
Bobby Goldwater, CVE – PAST CHAIR
Gerald Kissel, Ed.D
David Lucier
Donald Luy
Michael Mahoney
Kent Meredith, CVE
Kathy O’Leary
Mauro Palmero
Ashley Peacock, CVP
Jason Poppe
Brian Rogers
David Rowell, MFA
Frank Russo, CVE
Robert Stewart, CVE
Cheryl Swanson, CVE – CHAIR
Steven Taylor
Cynthia Tucker, CVP
Alex Voss
Mission:
The committee represents the interests of the IAVM membership and provides academic-related content, activities and initiatives that can elevate, enhance and advance IAVM as a leading association. In addition, the committee endeavors to inspire and inform the future executives of the industry: undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students, aspiring professionals and young professionals in venue management. The committee will provide support for educators involved in teaching venue, sports, entertainment, event and/or hospitality management, and will facilitate academic engagement within the industry and IAVM.
Roles and Responsibilities of Committee Members:
1. Collaborate with IAVM staff to contribute on academic related projects.
2. Provide support and recruit industry professionals to assist educators regarding industry-specific topics and content in their courses.
3. Encourage support for and use of IAVM textbooks/publications and identify prospective contacts for sample distribution.
4. Provide content for VP Magazine around academic-related topics and write one or more blog post(s).
5. Chair will serve on Universities Committee as liaison to Academic Committee.
