ASM Global has named Adam Sturt the Director of Operations and Event Services at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, MI. Effective on March 24, 2025, Sturt joins the ASM Global Grand Rapids team, taking on a new role overseeing and guiding the Operations and Event Services Department.
Adam began his career here in West Michigan with The DeltaPlex as Operations Manager in 2016, holding that position until the facility closed in late 2022. Over the past two years, Adam has enjoyed his time as Operations Manager with RYE Venue Management in Grand Rapids. Now, joining the team at DeVos Place, Adam will have a great opportunity to reconnect with the community, as well as former clients and business partners.
"I'm incredibly excited for the opportunity to step into this role with DeVos Place and ASM Global,” says Sturt. “It's exciting to be part of the growing entertainment options in Grand Rapids, and I'm eager to share my knowledge and skills with the team. I look forward to creating lasting and memorable experiences with our clients, partners, and the West Michigan community."
“We are all beyond excited to welcome our new director, Adam Sturt, to the ASM Global team,” says Eddie Tadlock, Assistant General Manager. “His fresh perspective and leadership will be a tremendous asset to our staff, clients and partners. I can't wait to see the amazing things Adam will continue to achieve here in Grand Rapids.”
About ASM Global:
Van Andel Arena, DeVos Place and DeVos Performance Hall are managed by ASM Global. Award-winning ASM Global is the world’s No. 1 development and full-service venue company focused on client-first approaches for driving significant financial success. The company’s elite network spans five continents featuring a portfolio of more than 400 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention/exhibition centers and performing arts venues. ASM Global translates its unique visionary ownership experience into innovative project development, planning and execution; content programming; curated guest-immersive experiences; locally tailored solutions; and optimized revenue streams for our client’s properties and surrounding communities. Focused on value creation and economic growth, ASM Global realizes venue business potential to elevate the profitability and profile of our clients and partners. We cultivate strong, inclusive relationships with the communities we work and live in while championing the welfare and development of our employees and small business partners, resulting in a more cohesive, resilient and vibrant community.
ASM Global’s expertise and commitment extends across existing venue management, new venue development and transformative renovation projects across the most exciting properties in the industry, including Kai Tak Sports Park (Hong Kong), Caesars Superdome (New Orleans, Louisiana), The Moscone Center (San Francisco, California), AO Arena (Manchester, U.K.), The Greek Theatre (Los Angeles, California), Desert Diamond Arena (Glendale, Arizona) and Fishers Event Center (Fishers, Indiana).
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