SMG Names Nathaniel Porter As Director Of Event Services At Intrust Bank Arena

– Nathaniel Porter

The SMG-managed Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan., named Nathaniel Porter as its director of event services.

In his new role, Porter will oversee the arena’s event services department, security and emergency medical service personnel, in addition to ensuring all laws, codes, ordinances, policies and regulations are met. He will also conduct crowd control management, safety and severe weather training for all staff.

Porter previously served as senior event services manager at the SMG-managed BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla., where he managed all events from post-booking through completion, including concerts by Katy Perry, Garth Brooks and George Strait. He also worked at Intrust Bank Arena as service manager and event coordinator from 2010 to 2012.

“We’re excited to welcome Nathaniel back to Intrust Bank Arena in this new capacity as director of event services,” SMG GM A.J. Boleski said in a statement. “Nathaniel’s vast experience in the industry will provide a great asset to the team as we continue to make the safety and security of the arena a top priority.”