VMS-GI 2019

Paul Turner, CVE CSSP

Dallas Cowboys | AT&T Stadium


Paul Turner, CVE, CSSP is Senior Director of Event Operations for the Dallas Cowboys and AT&T Stadium where he oversees event management event and venue security and public services for all events at AT&T Stadium. He was part of the stadium planning group during construction and was responsible for the development of the stadium operations department. In his 28 years in the venue management industry, Paul has developed and led numerous guest, event and security services operations in performing arts centers, arenas and stadiums.He has previously held positions with the NFL Philadelphia Eagles, the NBA Portland Trailblazers, Theatre Projects Consultants and the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts in Southern California. Paul is active in the venue management industry and is a member of the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) and the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) where he serves on their National Advisory Board and is Chair of their Professional Certifications Commission. Paul is an instructor and former chair of the Academy for Venue Safety and Security (AVSS). He currently serves as a faculty member and Second Vice Chair of the Venue Management School (VMS). In 2015 Paul received the Distinguished Leadership Award from NCS4 and he is a 2017 recipient of the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award.Paul is well known for developing industry standards and practices for customer service, event management, security and venue operations. He has created many training and development programs and has presented at industry conferences in the United States, Northern Ireland, Germany, Russia, Australia and the Middle East.

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