VMS-GI 2019

Kim Bedier, CVE

Tacoma Venues & Events


As Director of Tacoma Venues & Events (TVE) for the City of Tacoma, Bedier is responsible for the iconic Tacoma Dome, one of the world’s largest wood domed structures seating up to 22,000, the Greater Tacoma Convention Center, Cheney Stadium (AAA Baseball), the historic Pantages and Rialto Theaters, and Theater on the Square. TVE also includes the Office of Arts & Cultural Vitality and liaison with Travel Tacoma and South Sound Sports. Bedier was also Acting Director of Community & Economic Development for the City in 2018.Bedier served as Chair of the IAVM Board of Directors in 2015 and currently is on the executive committee of the IAVM Foundation. She has been chair of the Arenas Committee, Arenas Sector Director, and Chair of the Board of Regents of Venue Management School. She instructs at VMS and for its Graduate Institute. Bedier also instructs at the Asia-Pacific (Australia) Venue Management School and Graduate Institute.Bedier was named 2018 Venue Executive of the Year by the International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) and one of five inaugural “Women of Influence” by Venues Today in 2007. In 2011, Bedier received the Ray Ward Award for recognition of her contributions to education at Venue Management School. In 2015, she was declared one of “10 Women Buyers You Should Know” by Amplify. Facilities & Events Management named her one of “Ten Leading Women Venue Executives” in 2016 an “Entertainment Venue Executive Luminary” in 2017, and “A-List Western Arena Executive” in 2018.

Sessions :