Adam Cook is a world-class sports and entertainment venue leader with extensive leadership experience. He is a skilled negotiator with an outstanding track record of developing partnerships and enhancing relationships resulting in increased revenue opportunities and driving bottom-line business results. As a detail-oriented and creative event professional, he can manage highly visible, large-scale events, attracting a diverse range of attendees. Adam's education includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Environmental Studies with a minor in Spanish from Bowdoin College. Additionally, he has obtained a graduate degree at both the Public Assembly Facility Management School and the Venue Management School's Graduate Institute. Adam has served in a wide range of executive positions over the years, including Director at Tacoma Venues & Events - City of Tacoma, Instructor, and Board of Regents - Venue Management School at the International Association of Venue Managers, and Vice President of Business Operations at Seafair. These experiences have provided him with significant expertise in Strategic Planning & Leadership, Guest & Fan Experience, Revenue Creation, Training & Staff Development, Personnel & Vendor Management, Data Analysis & Utilization, Relationship Building, Expense Management, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Risk Management, Media Interviews, Concert & Event Promotion.