Senior Advisors

Venue Strategies is advised by a distinguished group of professionals widely recognized as  outstanding thought leaders in their fields. Although they are independent and not members, employees, or affiliates of VS, they  provide the Firm with invaluable knowledge and insight about  evolving business conditions and opportunities, market trends and growth challenges; and industry best practices.

Hank Abate
President, Oak View Facilities

James Buizer
Professor and Research Scientist, School of Natural Resources and the Environment, The University of Arizona

Linda DiMario
Formerly, Senior Director of Economic Development and Tourism, Irvine, California Chamber of Commerce

Mike Evans
President of Arenas, Live Nation Entertainment

Tim Lies
Formerly, Director of Development at EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR)

Jerry Solomon
President and CEO, StarGames, LLC; and President and CEO, Aurora Games Festival, LLC

Bryan Wittman
Formerly, Senior Corporate Vice President for Global Special Events, The Walt Disney Company