Roger Newton was named chief executive officer of Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium.
He will oversee all aspects of the management and operation of the auditorium, including, but not limited to, managing an annual budget, supervising staff, facilitating capital improvements and managing improvement projects. He will also be responsible for soliciting and booking events at the auditorium, marketing, sponsorships and ticketing, and maintaining relationships with media outlets, community leaders and government officials.
Newtown has served in management roles at a variety of public-assembly venues, including serving as general manager of Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York; general manager of the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada; executive vice president and general manager of the FTX Arena in Miami, Florida; general manager of the Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota; president and general manager of the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville; and president and general manager of the CCNB Amphitheater in Simpsonville.
