VMS-GI 2019

Michael Marion, CVE

Verizon Arena


Born and raised in Tupelo, MSGraduated with an MBA from MS State University in 1978 and advised the concert committee, known as Music Maker Productions, booking Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, and Jimmy Buffett and others.Worked as an agent for Triad Artists in Los Angeles representing such artists as Tina Turner, Steve Winwood, and Whitney Houston for 6 years. Director of the Tupelo Coliseum (Now Bancorp South Arena) for 5 years booking artists like Eagles, Tom Petty, and Van HalenServed as GM of Verizon Arena in North Little Rock, AR from 1997 to present. The arena has hosted such artists as The Rolling Stones, Kevin Hart, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, NCAA basketball opening rounds, and many other touring artists.In 2004 named Pollstar Magazine’s Facility Executive of the YearIn 2006 earned the designation of Certified Venue ExecutiveInstructor, VMS 2009- presentChair, Venue Management School, 2014-15Ray Ward Award Recipient- 2018Chair, IAVM 2018-2019Michael has seen Bruce Springsteen over 25 times.Married to former Triad agent Meg Goldenberg and has a 22 year old son, Jonah.

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