John Bolton, CFE began his career 20+ years ago as a student at the University of Alabama. John currently serves as General Manager for SMG in Tulsa managing the new BOK Center and Tulsa Convention Center. John currently serves on the Board and Executive Committee of the International Entertainment Buyers Association as well IAAM’s Arena Committee serving as Local Host of the 2010 AMC Conference in Tulsa. John recently served as Chair of IAAM’s Professional Development Committee as well as Chair of the Board of Governors for IAAM’s Senior Executive Symposium at Cornell University. In 2008, John won Venues Today’s magazine “Hall of Headlines Award” for most outstanding bookings in addition to being nominated as “Facility Executive of the Year” by Pollstar magazine for 2008 & 2009.