Ames, IA – Steve Peters, President of VenuWorks, has announced local hospitality veteran, Nicole Gebeck, as Executive Director in Thief River Falls, MN.

“It is my pleasure to hire Nicole to lead our team in Thief River Falls. Nicole brings vast experience in the hospitality industry to VenuWorks and I am confident she will make a positive impact on the venues, the community, and VenuWorks,” said Peters.

Gebeck brings fifiteen years hospitality industry experience to VenuWorks; most recently serving as the General Manager of the Seven Clans Casino, Hotel & Waterpark in Thief River Falls.

“As a local resident, I am honored to have been selected by VenuWorks as the new Executive Director in Thief River Falls. I look forward to working with our partners, the City of Thief River Falls, and the community to demonstrate everything VenuWorks has to offer,” said Gebeck.

VenuWorks is responsible for the management and operations of the Ralph Engelstad Arena, Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center, Thief River Falls Tourist Park, and the MEC Center.

Gebeck begins her new position with VenuWorks in Thief River Falls today.