Flint Entertainment Complex manager a Certified Venue Executive

IRVING, Texas – Sixteen venue industry professionals, including Flint Entertainment Complex General Manager Victor Landry, recently received Certified Venue Executive designation from the International Association of Venue Managers.

CVE applicants are rated on their experience and accomplishments in public venue management and must successfully complete a comprehensive written essay, written examination and oral examination that tests general knowledge of the public venue management profession. The CVE designation demonstrates that a venue executive is a skilled manager, is committed to the industry, and is pledged to continued professional growth and development. Managers who earn the CVE designation are recognized by those inside and outside the industry as experts in their profession.

“Since 1976 this prestigious program has served as a distinction for those in venue management,” IAVM Board Chair Kerry Painter said in a news release. “I would like to offer my most sincere congratulations to each of these individuals. There is no doubt that their hard work and leadership are to be admired within the industry.”

Landry has been with the Flint River Entertainment Complex since 2022.

“With over 20 years in the industry, our organization is extremely lucky to have such a dedicated, highly-trained and well-regarded individual in a leadership role,” Albany Recreation & Parks Director Steven Belk said.

The CVE designation is an indication of demonstrated skill in leadership, activity in community affairs and expertise in management of public venues. In addition to Landry, the group of 338 now includes the following newly awarded CVEs to its honor roll:

• Jason Blackwell, Paramount Theatre (Oakland, Calif.)

• Parris Bradley, Mullen Center for the Performing Arts (Villanova, Pa.)

• Matthew “Mac” Campbell, Baltimore Convention Center (Baltimore, Md.)

• Jodi Cobalt, The Shalleck Collaborative (Berkeley, Calif.)

• Michael Gatto, Jerome Schottenstein Center (Columbus, Ohio)

• Blake Henry, Visit South Padre Island (South Padre Island, Texas)

• Alikie Knight, Vancouver Convention Center (Vancouver, B.C., Canada)

• Jared Lillard, Simmons Bank Arena, (North Little Rock, Ark.)

• Jason Parker, The Holmes Convocation Center (Boone, N.C.)

• Stephen H. Potter, Arizona State University (Tempe, Ariz.)

• Mariko Jade Rollins, Weber County Culture, Parks and Recreation (Ogden, Utah)

• Zach Rutledge, Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (Charlotte, N.C.)

• Tammy Sweeney, TCU Place (Saskatoon, Sk., Canada)

• Brendon Wagner, Waterloo Convention Center at Sullivans Brothers Plaza/OVG (Waterloo, Iowa)

• Suzanne Whitaker, Utah Valley Convention Center/OVG (Provo, Utah)

The International Association of Venue Managers currently has more than 7,900 members worldwide. Founded in 1924 as the Auditorium Managers Association, IAVM is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to issues relevant to the management of public assembly venues. Association members include venue managers from amphitheaters, arenas, auditoriums, convention centers/exhibit halls, performing arts centers, stadiums and university complexes.

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