Management
ASM Global
ASM Global was formed from the merger of AEG Facilities and SMG in October 2019 creating a venue management powerhouse that spans five continents, 14 countries and more than 300 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibit centers, and performing arts venues. Operated by ASM Global, the Los Angeles Convention Center attracts more than 2 million visitors annually and is renowned internationally as a leading destination for conventions, trade shows, and exhibitions.
To learn more about ASM Global and the exciting new ways we can serve you, click here to visit our website. www.asmglobal.com
Staff Listing
The Los Angeles Convention Center’s goal is to create and execute outstanding events from beginning to end. Our team of experts provides a wealth of knowledge and experience coupled with world-class customer service to ensure the success of every event held at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Our dedicated Event Managers assist you and your team in all key areas ranging from initial planning to facilitating site visits and meetings to proactively identifying potential red flags and resolving any concerns. We invite you to discover why meeting planners and attendees alike consistently rank our staff as one of the best in the industry. To find out how our commitment to excellence aligns with your event goals, please see the contact information for each of our sales and events staff below or contact us.
Executive Team
Ben Zarhoud, CPA
Assistant General Manager
(213) 765-4490
bzarhoud@lacclink.com
Scott Banks
Vice President, Security & Guest Services
(213) 765-4460
sbanks@lacclink.com
Estella Flores, CVP
Vice President, Operations
(213) 765-4631
eflores@lacclink.com
Carisa Norton, CMP, CVP
Vice President, Event Services
(213) 765-4640
cnorton@lacclink.com
Nancy Walker
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
(213) 765-4661
nwalker@lacclink.com
Anthony Perez
Director, Human Resources
(213) 765-4681
anperez@lacclink.com
James Mariscal
Controller
(213) 765-4492
jmariscal@lacclink.com
SALES & MARKETING
Adrienne Hall
Senior Sales Manager
(213) 765-4651
ahall@lacclink.com
Ben Turner
Marketing Manager
(213) 312-5668
bturner@lacclink.com
Chris Bates
Asst Marketing Manager
(213) 741-1151
cbates@lacclink.com
Maddie Velasco
Sales Administrator
(213) 765-4665
mvelasco@lacclink.com
EVENT SERVICES & GUEST SERVICES
Valerie Sayeg
Senior Event Manager
(213) 765-4655
vsayeg@lacclink.com
Sean Najarro
Event Manager
(213) 765-4654
snajarro@lacclink.com
Sarah Prom, CMP, DES
Event Manager
(213) 765-4667
sprom@lacclink.com