Troy Thorn has been named executive director of the Vicksburg Convention
Center and Vicksburg Auditorium in Vicksburg, Mississippi, VenuWorks
President Steve Peters announced. Thorn will begin his duties in
January.
“We are excited to bring Troy Thorn into the
VenuWorks family as the leader of our facilities in Vicksburg,” Peters
said. “He will bring his experience and creativity, along with his
knowledge of multi-purpose venues, to these facilities.”
“We
are delighted with the selection of Troy Thorn as executive director of
our convention center and auditorium,” said Vicksburg Mayor Paul
Winfield. “His knowledge of the industry and his interest and excitement
in building Vicksburg as a meetings destination and attracting new
events are very important to the City of Vicksburg.”
Thorn
brings over 20 years of destination and venue management experience with
a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices, challenges and
opportunities of managing and promoting convention center complexes. As
second-in-command to the City of Dallas’ Director of Convention &
Event Services, he used an entrepreneurial approach to venue management,
stakeholder relations, and customer experience in order to promote
innovation.
“Vicksburg epitomizes Southern hospitality.
The unique destination, the dedicated staff, and the City’s progressive
vision attracted me to this opportunity,” said Thorn. “The reputation of
VenuWorks as a venue management industry leader sealed the deal! I look
forward to joining the Vicksburg community soon.”