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New Convention Center and Sportscenter GM Chosen
The City of Owensboro and Spectra by Comcast Spectacor have named 20-year industry veteran Blake Henry as General Manger of both the Owensboro Convention Center and the Owensboro Sportscenter.
Henry has an extensive career in venue operations and management most recently working as Director of Operations with SMG at the Baton Rouge Convention Center. He assisted in project development stages from conception to day-to-day operations of three AEG ground-up public facilities projects including the Staples Center arena in Los Angeles.
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Henry has successfully managed entertainment businesses with annual revenues of more than $15 million. His first day with Spectra will be February 23.
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