John Siehl, CFE, Named to Receive Charles A. McElravy Award | By R.V. Baugus
speechless. In fact, he calls it a rarity. But the cat got his tongue, so to speak, when a recent call arrived from IAVM Chairman Mark Mettes, - dustry’s most prestigious recognition in being named recipient of the Charles A. McElravy Award, to be given during VenueConnect in Nash- ville, August 7-10. “When Mark called to tell me the news, well, you don’t catch me
told Mark, I have been in this industry for 53 years now, having start- ed as an usher in 1965, and this is an incredible recognition. I am - 1963 that is granted for extraordinary contributions to the Association and the professional venue management industry it serves. After that humble stint as an usher to begin his career at Hara Are-
Nutter Center at Wright State University in 1990 and served there as general manager for more than 20 years. Siehl served IAVM as its president (now called chair) in 2010-11. can’t say much more. It’s the industry that has helped me accomplish
“The passion and dedication that John Siehl has for our association
“Whether it is his time as chair of IAVM, his work on the Academy for Venue Safety & Security (AVSS) or the many other ways he has served - - the local Convention and Visitors Bureau. Siehl is also a volunteer in Siehl said he had not thought much in advance about the award but
had given it much thought. Other people receive the award at Ven- ueConnect and you think, oh, that’s really nice, and, boy, they really an absolute incredible honor. I literally was speechless. “But I am absolutely thrilled to be able to be honored by an associ-
ation that has literally been my life and industry that has given me so FM
Jane Kleinberger Named to Receive 2017 Joseph J. Anzivino Award | By R.V. Baugus
and friendships that the public assembly venue industry has given her. That illustrious career has now given her the industry’s most decorat- - guished Allied Award that she will receive at this year’s VenueConnect in Nashville from August 7-10. accomplished veteran in the ticketing industry will become the latest name to be added to an illustrious group in honor of her extraordinary contributions to the Association and the professional venue manage- ment industry it serves. “The Anzivino Award reminds me that our shared commitment
to excellence is really a partnership between Allied and Profession- best, to build lasting friendships, and to innovate together. It is always an honor to be recognized by your peers, but an award like the Joseph J. Anzivino Award reminds me of the great service that all my prede- cessor award recipients have contributed, and encourages me to do Kleinberger co-founded Paciolan in 1980 and has served in multi- ple capacities during her tenure, including CEO and chairman of the board. Her work today focuses on both client and industry relations, and she is a key member of the senior management team focused on strategic development. - ing, fundraising, marketing, and analytics solutions with over 35 years
athletic programs, arenas, professional sports, and performing arts cli- ents to sell more than 120 million tickets per year. “Our Allied Members are important partners with IAVM in all that
award is a true testament to her professionalism and passion. She is a “When I received the call from Mark, I was excited to call him back
I was receiving the award, I was absolutely surprised and very hum- bled. There are so many wonderful Allieds Members who contribute so much … I could not be more honored. I was even more humbled and somewhat emotional when Mark informed me that so many in- dustry greats had taken the time to write letters of support. I can’t believe they all took the time out of their crazy busy lives to share their Kleinberger credits the success in her career to an attitude of wanting to give back after so many helped her grow and learn. “Like many of us, early in my career I accidentally found myself
life gift that I do not take for granted. After 37 years, I can clearly say that I am blessed. I have had the privilege to work alongside amazing co-workers, clients and colleagues who not only deliver excellence in association service. The gift keeps giving and I’m reminded of my FM
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