Golden State Warriors Take NBA Title Summerfest

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ÌÌ Summerfest
ÌÌ NBA Finals
ÌÌ Electric Daisy Carnival
ÌÌ CAOS Conference
ÌÌ Dover Int’l Speedway
ÌÌ GSU Ambassadors
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ÌÌ Gov Ball NYC
ÌÌ Dot Party
ÌÌ Spotlight: Ben Durbin
ÌÌ Hollywood Bowl
ÌÌ BottleRock Napa Valley
ÌÌ Facebook
Henry Maier Festival Park
MILWAUKEE, WI - Summerfest, also known as “The World’s Largest Music Festival”, will take place June 24 - July 5 in
Milwaukee. During the 11 festival days, fans will enjoy performances from more than 800 artists, including The Rolling
Stones, Florida Georgia Line, Kings of Leon, Zac Brown Band, and Stevie Wonder. Established in 1968 and drawing an
annual attendance of nearly one million fans, Summerfest is now hosted at the 75-acre Henry Maier Festival Park. CSC
will be providing services including crowd management, overnight security coverage, and gate security. Summerfest
has been a CSC client since 2009, and services are provided under the direction of Bill Wesley, Director of Security,
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) and Ron Hansen, Transit Coordinator, Coach USA Company.
Golden State Warriors Take NBA Title
OAKLAND, CA - The CSC team congratulates the
Golden State Warriors on their championship victory,
winning the series 4-2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
CSC’s Northern California branch recently partnered
with Oracle Arena, operated by AEG Facilities and the
Golden State Warriors, to provide event security, guest
services, ushering and other services for the Golden
State Warriors’ 2014-15 season.
Branch Manager, Chris Armstrong, and Assistant Branch
Manager, Marlon Gonzalez, would like to recognize
two key CSC Event Managers, Andrew Young and
Valery Laxamana, who helped CSC build a successful
partnership with the AEG Oakland staff at Oracle Arena.
Through their incredible leadership and hard work, Valery
and Andrew went above and beyond the call of duty
during CSC’s first year of operations at Oracle Arena.
Oracle Arena
Electric Daisy Carnival
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
LAS VEGAS, NV - Welcoming over 130,000 music fans each day, Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) was held at the Las
Vegas Motor Speedway, June 19-21, for the fifth consecutive year. Hosted by Insomniac Events, EDC Las Vegas
headliners included Avicci, Calvin Harris, Matin Garrix, Tiesto, and Alesso. CSC Las Vegas teamed up with the Los
Angeles, Orange County, San Bernardino, and San Diego branches to staff over 670 employees daily. CSC’s services,
which included searches, bicycle patrol teams, 24-hour security coverage, perimeter security, eviction teams, and artist
tunnel entry security, were provided under the direction of Insomniac’s Senior Director of Operations, Justin Spagg,
Director of Security, Fernando “Shrek” Helwig, and Production Manager, Steven Howard.
CAOS Conference
MAUSTON, WI - The 12th Annual Collegiate Athletic
Operations Services (CAOS) Conference was held June
17-20 at Woodside Ranch Resort and Conference Center
in Mauston, WI. The conference is uniquely dedicated to the
exchange of information, ideas, and real-life experiences
of collegiate athletic operations managers. Sponsored by
CSC, CAOS’s annual conference promotes professional
development within collegiate athletic operations and
serves as a great opportunity for representatives to attend
information sessions, share ideas, and gain insight into
current trends and best practices. Other sponsors of CAOS
include BearCom, Kollege Town Sports, Mesirow Financial,
ProtaTECH, and Zurich North America. This year’s conference
had representatives present from over 20 universities.
Woodside Ranch Resort and Conference Center
Guest speakers included Michele Stuart, JAG Investigations Inc. Private Investigator, who presented on the use of
social media at public facilities and concerns from a security standpoint; Mark Camillo, CSC Senior Vice President of
Strategic Planning, who presented on the issue of drones as it relates to hosting athletic events; and Paul McDermott,
CSC Orange County Branch Manager, who presented on how his experience at the Disney Institute has assisted him in
identifying areas for improvement in guest services.
“CAOS 2015 featured top speakers in the collegiate athletic events industry and topics that
spawned great discussions. Attendees left with the knowledge to enhance their work operations
and also with plenty of conference gear. Mark your calendar for next year’s conference from
June 14-17, 2016 at Woodside Ranch in Mauston, Wisconsin!”
- Zach Eckert
Associate Director of Athletic Facilities & Operations, West Virginia University
CAOS Organizing Committee Conference Chairman
Dover International Speedway Partnership
Dover International Speedway
DOVER, DE - CSC Philadelphia is pleased to announce its three-year contract with Dover International Speedway,
nicknamed the “Monster Mile” and known as the world’s fastest one-mile concrete oval. Since opening in 1969, Dover
International Speedway has annually hosted NASCAR events and has welcomed countless fans to its 750-acre complex.
The speedway recently hosted a tripleheader NASCAR race weekend, May 29-31, with events including “Lucas Oil 200”
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race, “Buckle Up 200” presented by Click It or Ticket NASCAR XFINITY Series
race, and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. The speedway will host its second tripleheader NASCAR race weekend,
October 2-4.
Dover International Speedway also hosts other large events including Firefly Music Festival and Big Barrel Country
Music Festival; both of which CSC provides event services for during June. Services are provided for Dover international
Speedway under the direction of Ed Klima, Senior Director of Public Safety and Track Operations, and Jim Hosfelt,
Security Manager.
GSU Ambassadors
ATLANTA, GA - CSC currently provides Ambassador
services for both the University of Southern California,
a client since 2009, and Georgia State University
(GSU). CSC Atlanta has partnered with GSU since
2012, working in conjunction with campus police
and local law enforcement agencies to provide
an extra layer of safety on campus. Known as the
GSU Panther Ambassadors, CSC’s team operates
year round with ambassadors stationed at various
posts throughout campus to help ensure the safety
of students, faculty, and guests. CSC utilizes golf
carts, bicycle patrol units, and guards stationed at
the dormitories. Additionally, there are operating
procedures in place to assist local police and
Georgia State University
housing departments with evacuations, fire drills,
and other emergencies. CSC’s services for GSU are
provided under the direction of Jerry Rackliffe, GSU Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration, Beth Jones,
GSU Associate Vice President of Finance and Administration, Christy Stark, GSU Project Manager of Finance and
Administration, and Noel Rivera, CSC’s GSU Panther Ambassador Manager.
Governors Ball NYC Music Festival
NEW YORK CITY, NY - CSC New York City provided services
for Governors Ball Music Festival, held June 5-7 at Randall’s
Island Park. The three-day music festival had a sellout
attendance of 150,000 fans and featured artists including Lana
Del Rey, Drake, Florence and the Machine, The Black Keys.
Established in 2011, Governors Ball has become one of the
most anticipated music festivals in New York. CSC’s services
were provided under the direction of Ross Hollman, Chief
Executive Officer of SHO Services, and Christy Feener, Vice
President of National Event Services.
Randall’s Island Park
Dot Party Los Angeles 2015
LOS ANGELES, CA - Dot Party, known as .party(), is an
event series created by Notch, the inventor of Minecraft, and
produced by Production Club. Launching his first event in
2012, Notch hosted the sixth Dot Party June 16 at the historic
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, which featured Skrillex, Jack
Ü, and DJ Snake. Notch created an unforgettable musical
and visual experience for 2,500 fans by importing the world’s
largest fully inflatable dome from India to Los Angeles. CSC
provided crowd management and security services for this
exclusive event under the direction of Vivek Srinivasan, .party()
Executive Producer of Production Club Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Health & Wellness Spotlight: Ben Durbin
DES MOINES, IA - Ben Durbin began his CSC career in 2013 after
graduating from Iowa State University with a Masters in Higher
Education. While attending Iowa State, Ben was a member of the
football team. Currently serving as an Event Manager for CSC’s Des
Moines branch, Ben oversees all crowd management services for
Iowa State University track & field, basketball, and football. Ben also
works closely with the Iowa State Student Union Board to develop
crowd management plans for various on-campus concerts.
Ben recently competed in a qualifier for the USA Wrestling World
Team Trials and pinned his opponent in the first round match.
Unfortunately, Ben suffered three broken ribs during this match, but
he intends to make a full recovery and will compete again in the 2016 Olympic trials. Ben trains under coach Trent
Paulson, a former NCAA National Champion, US Open Champion, and World Team Member.
“I have to get out of my comfort zone and compete with the best; this is the
most tradition-rich and toughest sport known to man, and I want to see where I
stack up. I’ve got nothing to lose, except that if I hadn’t attempted this feat, then
I would lose everything.”
- Ben Durbin
CSC Des Moines Event Manager
Hollywood Bowl Partnership
Hollywood Bowl
HOLLYWOOD, CA - CSC is pleased to announce its three-year contract renewal with the Hollywood Bowl, the largest
natural amphitheater in the United States. One of CSC’s longest running partnerships, the world-renowned Hollywood
Bowl has been named Best Major Outdoor Concert Venue during the annual Pollstar Awards Ceremony for the past
eleven years. With a seating capacity of over 17,000, the Hollywood Bowl annually hosts a variety of world-class musical
acts and performances. CSC Los Angeles provides services for the Hollywood Bowl under the direction of Ed Tom,
Director of Operations, and Mark Ladd, Assistant Director of Operations.
“The Hollywood Bowl is pleased and honored to continue its
partnership with CSC. We rely on CSC as they play a vital
role in the overall success of our operation.”
- Ed Tom
Director of Operations
Hollywood Bowl
BottleRock Napa Valley
NAPA, CA - CSC Northern California provided event
staffing and security services for BottleRock Napa
Valley for the second consecutive year. Hosted at the
Napa Valley Expo May 29-31, BottleRock featured
headliners including Robert Plant, No Doubt, Snoop
Dogg, the Avett Brothers, and Imagine Dragons.
Known not only for its music, but also for great food
and drinks, the festival had many local restaurants,
breweries, wineries, and food trucks on-site, along
with a culinary stage featuring celebrity chefs. A
special thanks to SHO Services’s Chief Excecutive
Officer Ross Hollman and the entire SHO Services
team, as well as the Latitude 38 Entertainment team
and the BottleRock 2015 team.
Napa Valley Expo
CEFMA, NACDA, & Wounded Warrior Project
ORLANDO, FL - This month, CSC sponsored both the Collegiate
Event and Facility Management Association (CEFMA) and National
Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) conventions
in Orlando, FL. NACDA provides educational and networking
opportunities for those in the field of athletics administration, and
CEFMA is dedicated to educational programs and professional
development to enhance event and facility management. Together, the
two conventions promote growth, leadership, integrity, and the success
of professionals and administrators involved in collegiate athletics.
NACDA is also a proud partner of The Wounded Warrior Project, a service organization that supports wounded veterans.
CSC Orlando team member, Nicky Bond, is a former United States Army Scout and a Purple Heart recipient who was
injured in 2007 while serving in Iraq. Nicky was honored during this year’s NACDA Wounded Warrior Project reception.
“Wounded Warrior Project has helped me tremendously.They’ve
provided me assistance with finding a job, the training needed for the
job, and many other things. They provide events for warriors to escape
every day life once in a while, which is what many of us need.”
- Nicky Bond
CSC Orlando Team Member
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