Staff

The Petersen Events Center is proud to be an Legends Global managed facility. Legends Global, the world’s leading venue management and services company, has partnered with the University of Pittsburgh to provide professional management and to ensure that the facility is operated as a first-class entertainment venue while supporting the University’s main philosophy of athletics and academics.

Legends Global, operates over 300 facilities worldwide, including arenas, stadiums, convention centers, performing arts centers, and other recreational facilities. Visit the Legends Global website for complete company information.

Legends Global Management (Facility Management)

  • General Manager
    Taylor Traversari
  • Assistant General Manager
    Grace Roth
  • Director of Operations
    Joe Piccolo
  • Director of Finance
    Steve Haught
  • Director of Athletics Events
    Tony Pici
  • Director of Event Operations & Production 
    Troy Mizer
  • Event and Guest Experience Manager
    Logan Smith
  • Accounting Assistant 
    Bob Ross

Chartwells (Food Service)

  • Vice President of Operations
    John Longo
  • General Manager 
    Lauren Klinefelter
  • Director of Catering, Premium Services 
    Ann Butzer
  • Retail Manager
    Vic Koplets
  • Senior Executive Chef
    Caitlin Courtney
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Head
  • Director, Sports & Entertainment
    Benjamin Swonger
  • Catering Sales Coordinator
    Debbie Graff