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February 26, 2010 - Ferguson named National Director of Food and Beverage
For Immediate Release: February 25, 2010
Contact: Tammy Koolbeck 319-929-5755
VenuWorks has announced the appointment of Russell Ferguson as the National Director of Food and Beverage Services. This new position was created to work with VenuWorks’ expanding portfolio of venues which offer complete food and beverage operations.
"Russ brings over 25 years of experience to our management team," said Steven Peters, VenuWorks President. "As we continue to develop our business, his expertise and abilities will nurture our food and beverage operations. Plus, he is a trained chef and we are looking forward to sampling his recipes at our next corporate meeting."
Ferguson most recently served as the Senior Director of Leisure Services for the Philips Arena in Atlanta. Prior to his tenure in Atlanta, he worked for Ogden Entertainment at the Superdome in New Orleans and the Target Center in Minneapolis. Over the years, he has provided food and beverage management for the NHL All Star Game, several NCAA championship tournaments, Davis Cup Finals, The World Figure Skating Championship and the Republican National Convention.
"This is a great opportunity to work for an outstanding organization." Ferguson said. "I am excited to get to work and assist the VenuWorks locations in creating wonderful guest experiences and to maximize revenues for our clients."
BACKGROUND
VenuWorks is well known for its success in providing full management services for arenas, theaters, and convention centers, which are primarily under the governance of municipalities, counties, colleges, and universities. VenuWorks, headquartered in Ames, Iowa, serves 33 facilities in 17 communities in 11 states. It also manages food and beverage operations and provides event booking and promotion services. VenuWorks also performs feasibility studies and consulting work for clients with existing and prospective public assembly facilities.
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