Buffman Named Ruth Eckerd CEO

Zev Buffman has been named president and CEO of the 2,180-capacity Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Fla.

He will take over his new duties in January after current President/CEO Robert Freedman retires at the end of the year.

Buffman held a similar position at RiverPark Center of Performing Arts in Owensboro, Ky., as well as at Florida’s Coconut Grove Playhouse, Jackie Gleason Performing Arts Center, Bob Carr Performing Arts Center and the Parker Playhouse.