Chapter Buzz

IAAM TEAMS WITH HOUSE OF BLUES AND LIVE NATION TO HOLD CHAPTER MEETINGS THROUGHOUT THE U.S.

Coppell, TX--International Association of Assembly Managers (IAAM) President, Larry Perkins, CFE, announced recently that the association is partnering with concert promoters House of Blues and Live Nation to organize local chapter meetings in a number of U.S. cities to provide educational and networking opportunities for venue managers and their employees. The first chapter meeting under the new partnership took place on November 6 at the House of Blues in New Orleans, Louisiana. Subsequent meetings will be held in other House of Blues or Live Nation-owned venues.

“An important mission at IAAM is to encourage new people to consider our field when making career decisions,” said Mr. Perkins. “House of Blues and Live Nation recognize this, and their generous donation of their facilities to host these meetings will be very much appreciated by all of our members.”

The group has identified a number of additional cities where IAAM Chapter meetings will be held in the future. These will be announced as further details become available.

“Nothing is more important than nurturing the talented people who are interested in our industry,” said Live Nation’s Bruce Eskowitz, Live Nation President and CEO of Global Venues and Alliances. “We are happy to be able to team with House of Blues and IAAM to create a place for all of us to meet and talk about the future of our business.”

“Supporting the mission of the IAAM as it grows its membership and continues its efforts to educate both members and non-members is critically important to the facility industry,” said House of Blues Vice President of Operations Steve Macfadyen. “We are thrilled to join Live Nation in creating this opportunity.”


Look for updates in eNews and in Facility Manager on Chapter activities as they occur in the industry. As members provide information to us about future meetings, great networking and educational opportunities, we will pass this information along to you. This includes updates about upcoming meetings and highlights after a meeting occurs. We are committed to building the Chapter program and with everyone's participation and willingness to share information; we expect the interest to continue to grow. If an existing member wants to participate on the Chapter level, contact your District Membership Chair or District Vice President. They can surely use your help in making this effort a success.

*Existing Chapters
      • Atlanta - Hugh Austin
      • Boston – Nick Langella, CFE
      • Canada – Keith Baulk, CFE
      • Canada – Richard Haycock, CFE
      • Cape Girardeau – David Ross, CFE
      • Denver - Dot Lischick, CFE
      • Las Vegas - Michael Enoch
      • New Orleans - Marco Perez
      • Phoenix – Mark Mettes
      • Salt Lake City – Brent Allenbach & Scott Williams, CFE
      • San Diego – Michael Enoch
      • San Francisco – Tammy Turnipseed
      • Seattle

If meetings are happening in your area, please let us know.

You may submit updates concerning chapters to Gina Brydson, Membership Manager, gina.brydson@iaam.org at IAAM WHQ.
Phone number: (972) 906-7441.