Tony's Pizza Events Center
A changing-of-the-guard will take place at Tony’s Pizza Events Center in June as OVG360 (formerly Spectra Venue Management) announces two internal promotions.
Kasey Hanney, has been named general manager at Tony’s Pizza Events Center, effective Monday.
Hanney joined TPEC in 2019 as the events manager, and was promoted to director of events in July 2020. In that role, she has increased convention booking sales and worked to streamline processes for both conventions and ticketed events. Previous to TPEC, Hanney was the premium events manager at Sporting Kansas City, and general manager of a local restaurant for six years.
“It has always been my dream to become a general manager of a venue, especially one with so much potential for growth,” said Hanney. “As I move forward in the role of general manager, I can say that I am deeply grateful and proud to represent a strong brand like OVG360, and excited to lead the amazing team at Tony’s Pizza Events Center.”
Outgoing Tony’s Pizza Events Center General Manager Susan Trafton has accepted the position of assistant general manager at the Budweiser Events Center, effective June 20. The Budweiser Events Center at The Ranch Events Complex, located in Loveland, Colorado, is a 7,200 seat multi-purpose venue, which opened in September 2003, and is home to the Colorado Eagles, of the American Hockey League. The arena, which is owned by Larimer County, is a multipurpose facility which hosts hockey, basketball, football, family shows, rodeos, diverse concerts, and trade shows.
Trafton, who was the director of sales & marketing, was promoted to general manager at TPEC in 2018. She has helped attract new touring content, conventions and trade shows to Salina, oversaw multiple remodeling projects, and helped secure two naming rights sponsorships for the facility.
“I’m so grateful for this opportunity to grow within OVG and move to a bigger market,” said Trafton.
“However, I would be remiss if I didn’t say it is a little bittersweet. Salina is a wonderful community and I truly appreciate all the support I have received while working here. I am so proud of what our team has accomplished and will continue to support them in years to come.”