VMS-GI 2019

Adina Erwin, CVE
Executive Vice President, Business Operations & General Manager
Barclays Center


Adina Erwin is Executive Vice President, Business Operations and General Manager of Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. In her role, she oversees facility operations for the HSS Training Center and BSE Global headquarters in Industry City as well as all aspects of Barclays Center. Erwin joined Barclays Center in 2020, bringing with her more than 25 years of experience in the sports and entertainment industry. Prior to joining Barclays Center, Erwin served as the Senior Vice President of Business Operations for TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, and the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. During her tenure, the Fox Theatre received multiple accolades, including the ranking of #1 Theatre of the Decade Worldwide by Billboard. Erwin launched the award-winning Fox Theatre Institute, an innovative community engagement and consulting division that provided more than $3 million in grant funding and support to communities in Georgia. She also developed and led a master plan that enhanced existing revenue streams, introduced new revenue opportunities and improved guest and premium experience assets for the Fox Theatre. Her additional previous experience in the entertainment venue management industry include positions with ASM Jacksonville venues, American Airlines Center, Reunion Arena, the Charlotte Coliseum, Mobile Convention and Civic Centers. Erwin received a BA in Physical Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and went on to earn her Masters degree from the University of Massachusetts Sport Management Program. VenuesNow Magazine recognized Erwin as a “Women of Influence” in the music and entertainment venues industry and she was selected as one of the “Women Who Mean Business” by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. She has served as Chair of the Board of Trustees for the IAVM Foundation and is currently 1st Chair Elect for the Board of Directors of IAVM.

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