Emma Castro-KrivanekAssociate Principal, Senior Architect | Populous Emma Castro-Krivanek’s obsession with the Olympics as a youngster, starting with the 1992 Summer Games in Barcelona, Spain, helped inspire her to become a sports architect.“It got me hooked,” said Castro-Krivanek, an architect…

Cara Vanderhook Vice President, Marketing and Communications Crypto.com Arena, Peacock Theater & L.A. LIVE It’s never a shock to hear that the biggest arena in Los Angeles is busy, but when it’s quantified, it can be a little bit breathtaking.…

Abby Hunt Event Manager | Landers Center Abby Hunt, event manager at Landers Center, the 8,400-seat multipurpose arena in Southaven, Mississippi, has words of thanks for “all the women who came before me.” “I’ve been around the industry professionally for…

Marie Lindqvist Senior Vice President Operations, Europe ASM Global Some individuals thrive during challenging times. Yet, some companies not just braved the pandemic, but actually grew their business. ASM Global opened new venues, entered new markets and launched a wide…

Kelsey Gillespie Director, Events | Los Angeles Football Club The 22,000-capacity BMO Stadium neighboring the L.A. Memorial Coliseum has become a premier destination for artists, and it’s no coincidence that it happened following the arrival of Kelsey Gillespie. She arrived…

Amy Patterson Vice President, Events & Derby Operations | Churchill Downs Racetrack Planning the 150th Kentucky Derby Grade 1 stakes race for 3-year-old thoroughbreds with a winning purse of $5 million — the richest in history — is no time…

Melissa Smith VP of HR, Amphitheaters and Theaters | Venue Nation With the growth of the live entertainment business comes opportunity, for staff as well as employers to empower that staff and attract top talent. “It was truly special this…

Kerri Park Chief Operating Officer| World Cafe Live Committed to her beloved city of Philadelphia, and getting her start at World Cafe Live in 2004 as part of the food and beverage team, Kerri Park now oversees all departments at…

Casey Sparks Vice President, OVG Austin | Assistant General Manager, Moody Center Casey Sparks puts her enthusiasm — for her job, her colleagues, her family and her company — front and center. “Oak View Group’s overall blockbuster success is largely…

Cynt Marshall CEO | Dallas Mavericks Speaking to reporters after announcing he was selling a majority of the Dallas Mavericks to the Adelson-Dumont family for nearly $4 billion (quite a return on the $285 million he paid in 2000), Mark…

Anjali Raval Vice President of Marketing and Promotions SoFi Stadium, YouTube Theater and Hollywood Park It’s always busy in Inglewood. Last year, there were more than 150 events at SoFi Stadium, YouTube Theater and the broader Hollywood Park campus, including…

Angie Chamberland General Manager, 9:30 Club | Asst. Production Manager, I.M.P. As general manager of the Washington, D.C.-based 9:30 Club and assistant production manager for I.M.P., Angie Chamberland has a unique perspective on venue operation and the impact of Capitol…