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As Vice President for Risk Management, John directs the VenuWorks safety team, monitor the administration of insurance claims, and oversee venue compliance with safety, fire, and OSHA regulations. He will also represent VenuWorks in the Event Safety Alliance. John is a noted industry veteran who entered the public assembly business in 1965 at the Hara Complex in Dayton, Ohio. He was named General Manager in 1982 overseeing the largest exhibition space in the greater Dayton area. In 1990 he joined the staff at the Ervin J. Nutter Center, Wright State (Ohio) as Executive Director and acted in that capacity for over 20 years. He has held the Certified Facility Executive (CFE) designation since 1995. John received the 2017 Charles A. McElravy Award for lifetime achievement by the IAVM.

John is based in Dayton, OH where he served on many local Boards, including Ronald McDonald House Charities and Special Wish. He was two time President of the Fairborn Chamber of Commerce and is Past President of the local Convention and Visitors Bureau.