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About Staff

The Petersen Events Center is proud to be a SMG-managed facility.  SMG, the world’s largest privately owned building management company, has partnered with the University of Pittsburgh to provide professional management and to ensure that the facility is operated as a first-class entertainment venue, while supporting the University’s main philosophy of athletics and academics.

SMG, based in Philadelphia, operates over 160 facilities worldwide, including arenas, stadiums, convention centers, performing arts centers, and other recreational facilities. Visit the SMG Web site for complete company information.

SMG Management  
General Manager Scott Michaels
Director of Operations Mike Silva
Accounting Manager Steve Haught
Event and Guest Services Manager Jodi Hummert
Chief Engineer Carl Luisi
Lead Utility Rich Gaskill
Sodexho Sports and Leisure (food service)  
General Manager Richard Iams
Director of Operations David Harris
Director of Catering Cathie Kahn
Retail Manager Carl Staten
Central Property Services (CPS, housekeeping)  
Site Manager Jeremy Lemley
Contemporary Services Corporation (CSC, event security)  
Regional Manager Lonnie Sutton
Event Manager Shawn Lorenzo