Von Braun Center

✨ EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT ✨ This month, our Employee Spotlight shines on Tina Lester! Tina was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and made the move to downtown Huntsville when she was just 3 years old. Living so close to the VBC as a child was something she remembers fondly, and recalls the VBC as being part of her playground while she was growing up! She attended Huntsville High School but graduated from Grissom High School, before furthering her education at Calhoun Community College and the University of South Alabama. At just 15 years old, Tina began working her first job at Wendy's located on South Memorial Parkway, and stated that even from a young age, she knew she wanted to spend her life working in the hospitality industry. In May of 2022, she joined the #VBChsv team as a Food & Beverage Manager and can often be found in our onsite restaurant, Rhythm On Monroe! "I always think of the magic of working here, and contributing to the great experiences everyone is going to have. It is so much fun to be behind-the-scenes with such a great team," Tina commented. "Working at a restaurant inside of a venue is like nothing I've ever done before. A lot of the events all begin around the same time and it's always interesting to have the restaurant really busy with all of the different types of people mingling together – people getting ready to see a rock show in Mars, beside Broadway Theatre League season tickets holders, and families eating dinner before heading to watch a Havoc hockey game – the people watching is great here!” "It's so hard to choose a specific favorite memory of working here. I grew up performing here with Community Ballet and Fantasy Playhouse, and now I make great memories here in a different stage of my life. It really feels like I've come full circle," she continued. In addition to the extraordinary hospitality she serves our guests, Tina is also a foodie outside of work! She dabbles in creating a little bit of everything, but nothing beats her Coconut Chicken Curry. 😍 The VBC and Rhythm On Monroe could not be a better fit for Tina because she is also an avid supporter of live music! She loves listening to live music anywhere from local restaurants to large festivals. 🎶 While Tina appreciates music in all settings, nothing compares to her love of spending time with her son, Jordan, her 13 year old dog, Paco, and her cat, Ashley! _________________________ Thank you for all that you do, Tina! We're glad to have you on the #VBChsv team!

✨ EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT ✨ This month, our Employee Spotlight shines on Brittany Ferguson! Brittany is from Ardmore, Alabama, and a 2003 graduate of Sparkman High School. After graduating high school, she attended Motlow State Community College where she earned her degree in Business Management! Brittany came across an advertisement in the Huntsville Times Newspaper for an opening for a Box Officer Supervisor at the VBC, and after mailing in her resume, she joined the #VBChsv team in August of 2008! When asked her favorite thing about the VBC, Brittany said, "It is easily the people. There's lots of kindness that goes around!" She continued, "Working Big Spring Jam has to be one of my favorite memories of working here. It was so much fun to experience all of the different genres and all of the different crowds it brought." Outside of being a rockstar at the VBC, Brittany loves to travel! Whether she's at the beach or on a cruise, you know you will find her somewhere tropical. 🌴 When Brittany is home, she is often cuddled up with her French Bulldog, Bocephus, named after Hank Williams Jr.! While she loves the Alabama Crimson Tide, she still roots for the Tennessee Volunteers for her two children, Lucas and Madison, who have both attended the University of Tennessee. 🏈 _______________________ Thank you for all that you do, Brittany! We're glad to have you on the #VBChsv team!

Please join us in wishing one of our #VBChsv Board of Control members, Mr. Rey Almodóvar, a Happy Birthday! 🥳🎂🎈

We're hiring! The #VBChsv is looking for a skilled and energetic marketing professional to join our team! Qualified applicants must have a degree in Digital Media, Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, or related field; as well as experience in creating video, graphics, and social media content on a professional level. Signage experience is a plus! Read the full description and see other job opportunities here: https://lnkd.in/e7nRigKf Interested? Send your resume to kpope@vonbrauncenter.com

✨ EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT! ✨ This month, our Employee Spotlight shines on Logan Moss! Logan is one of our professional Production Supervisors and is a native to Huntsville. Logan attended Calhoun Community College and the Savannah College of Art & Design, where he studied Graphic Design. His experience in production has granted him the opportunity to tour with several renowned performers, including Luke Bryan! As well as that, he has also worked in production on multiple movie sets - his favorite being Iron Man 3. In 2004, after the fast-paced life on the road, Logan returned home to the Rocket City, where he began working in operations and production at the #VBChsv. In 2023, Logan became a full-time Production Technician, and shortly after accepted a promotion to Production Supervisor. When asked his favorite thing about the VBC, Logan responded, "It really feels like home here. I love coming to work every day and getting to be involved in so many projects!" Logan continued, "I remember rigging for my first ever concert in the Propst Arena. It's funny to think about some people sitting at a desk all day, when a lot of days that's my office." Outside of being a rockstar at the VBC, Logan still enjoys spending quality time with his two sons, three cats, and his dog. 🐾 As well as that, he is still creating works of art through drawing and painting and enjoys tending to the growth of his Japanese Maple trees. 🌲 Byron Clanton, VBC Director of Facilities, nominated Logan for this spotlight because of his positive attitude and certification to provide rigging on high streel! _______________________________ Thank you for all that you do, Logan! We're glad to have you on the #VBChsv team!

After 35 years of working in Huntsville’s hospitality and tourism sector, 25 of which were spent with the #VBChsv, VBC Director of Sales and Event Services, Marie Arighi, announces her retirement set for January 1, 2025! Throughout her career, Marie has helped secure hundreds of conventions and tradeshows, bringing thousands of attendees to the venue. “We are very fortunate to have had Marie on our team for so many years – not just the team at the VBC, but the entire Huntsville community has been fortunate,” said VBC Executive Director Steve Maples. “Her leadership, knowledge and expertise have played a major role in the success of the VBC and Huntsville’s growth.” The VBC Board of Control will initiate a comprehensive process including a national search for the next qualified Director of Sales candidate. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the job description posted on the VBC’s website at vonbrauncenter.com. Job Description: https://lnkd.in/eVNtj3hf Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/e7id9VGY

Please join us in wishing two of our #VBChsv Board of Control members, DeMarco McClain & Steve Thornton, a Happy Birthday! 🎉🎈🎂

The National Cyber Summit is in full-swing throughout the #VBChsv, with over 3,000 attendees! We are honored to host this event for another year, as it is our nation's most innovative cyber security-technology event, offering unique educational, collaborative and workforce development opportunities for industry visionaries and rising leaders. 🚀

Please join us in wishing one of our #VBChsv Board of Control members, Ms. Lynn Troy, a Happy Birthday! 🤗 🎂🎈

✨ EXCITING NEWS! ✨ We have been nominated for a ConventionSouth Magazine Reader's Choice Award - showcasing the best CVBs, Convention Centers, and Meeting Facilities in the South! Voting begins today and will continue through Wednesday, October 2nd at midnight. 👉 https://lnkd.in/etEXMZUp