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Date: June 15th 2007 Subject: Industry veteran to strengthen facility operations, evaluations and analysis staff
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – HOK Sport announced today that Tom Williams has joined the firm’s facility operations, evaluation and analysis group in Nashville, Tenn.
Williams has worked in private facility and event management for 14 years in a variety of convention, sport and entertainment venues, including the Palm Springs Convention Center and the Sommet Center in Nashville. He most recently served as SMG’s general manager of CenturyTel Center in Bossier City, La.
HOK Sport’s Nashville office, managed by Principal Russ Simons, focuses on facility operations, evaluation and analysis. Simons’ group reviews everything from building systems and components to planned capital improvements; facility wear; life cycle cost analysis; risk management; security and maintenance, guest experience and operating procedures.
“HOK Sport is the only design firm in the country to provide this detailed level of service to our clients, and Tom’s expertise only helps us strengthen that market position,” said Simons. “He brings valuable industry experience, a strong history of professional growth and the skills necessary to continue to provide our clients with top-notch support in facility operations, evaluations and analysis.”
Williams’ new responsibilities with HOK Sport’s Nashville office will include such duties as budgeting; furniture, fixtures and equipment procurement; risk assessment/management; and customer service, as well as the application of his significant expertise in facility operations.
“Russ continues to build a fantastic group of professionals in Nashville,” said Williams. “I am eager to join such a great team who helps their clients around the globe realize and exceed their goals.”
For further information please contact
Gina Leo at HOK Sport (Kansas City)
Telephone: +1 816 221 1500
Facsimile: +1 816 221 1578
Email media@hoksve.com