IAVM Certifications
IAVM offers two certifications: the Certified Venue Executive (CVE) and the Certified Venue Professional (CVP). Both the CVE and CVP programs develop a standard of professionalism for public assembly venue managers and assures recognition for those who attain the specific standards.
Why Certification?
Certification creates a learning process that assists the individual to understand the diversity and depth of information available within the venue management industry.
Certification helps the individual that undertakes the process to categorize and evaluate their professional experience.
Certification validates the successful recipient as an extremely knowledgeable and experienced public assembly professional.
These designations say three important things about a venue professional: that they are a skilled manager, they are committed to the industry, and are pledged to continued professional growth and development.
The Certified Venue Executive is the elite credential of the IAVM association and is highly regarded by industry professionals. An individual with a CVE designation possesses significant years of experience in the industry in addition to holding a top-tiered position within a venue or organization.
The Certified Venue Professional program is geared toward the middle to senior level managers. The CVP credential signifies that an individual is a capable professional, dedicated to the industry, and is committed to continued growth and development.
Detailed information about the CVE and CVP certifications can be found at:
Utah Chapter Certifications (to date)
Certified Venue Executives:
J. Scott Williams, CVE
Jody Lake, CVE
Larry Duffin, CVE
Phil Jordan, CVE
Jamie Galileo, CVE
Danny Wheeler, CVE
Scott Kavanaugh, CVE
Justin Durfey, CVE
Mark Burk, CVE
Kevin Bruder, CVE
Marty Smith, CVE
Jennifer Graham, CVE
Certified Venue Professionals:
Angela Vanderwell, CVP
Alex Russo, CVP
Tucker Lougee, CVP
Brian Polokoff, CVP
Chewi Lockhart, CVP
Courtney Strong, CVP
Lisa Brindley, CVP
Tanya May, CVP
Duncan Olsen, CVP
Mariko Rollins, CVP