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Lanese Foley
Manager, Security & Building Operations
The Bushell Center for the Performing Arts


Lanese Foley is the Manager of Security and Building Operations at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford, CT. She oversees all aspects of event and building security, emergency preparedness, access control, and coordination with local police and fire officials. Lanese is also a certified American Heart Association instructor and part of the team that provides in-house CPR, First Aid, and AED training for event staff. Lanese has been with The Bushnell since 2006, holding roles in Programming, Production, and Security. Her experience includes producing a successful comedy series, managing non-technical rider requirements, and coordinating building operations for high-profile events. Before relocating to Hartford, Lanese spent eight years at The Kentucky Center in Louisville, KY, where she began as a volunteer and worked her way up to Manager of Front of House Operations. There, she led the volunteer program, front-of-house staff, and student matinee program.

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