Blake Schilling Named Venue’s General
Manager
HOF Village, LLC (“HOFV” or the “Company”), the company that
owns the premier sports, entertainment and media enterprise
surrounding the prestigious Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton,
Ohio, and ASM Global, the premier venue management and services
company, announced today ASM Global has been selected as the new
management firm for the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, an
integral component of Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village located
in Canton, Ohio.
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Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in
Canton, Ohio, named by Forbes as one of 13 game-changing NFL
stadiums, joins more than 20 other major stadiums to be managed by
ASM Global, the premier venue management and services company.
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Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, named by Forbes as one of 13
game-changing NFL stadiums, joins other major stadiums managed by
ASM Global, including Soldier Field in Chicago, Mercedes-Benz
Superdome in New Orleans, State Farm Stadium in Glendale, NRG
Stadium in Houston, and 18 others throughout the world. The stadium
is named for the late Tom Benson, former owner of the New Orleans
Saints.
“We are thrilled to add Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium to our
roster of iconic NFL Stadiums,” said Doug Thornton, Executive Vice
President of ASM Global, who led the efforts to partner with the
Hall of Fame Village. “Anyone associated with pro football knows
this location is special and is an inspiring site for football fans
across the world.”
Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village, a development of HOF
Village, LLC, is a multi-use sports, entertainment and media
destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame's campus
in Canton, Ohio. It provides a themed sports, entertainment and
media venue to capitalize on the popularity and fandom associated
with professional football and its legendary players. HOF Village,
LLC was founded by the Pro Football Hall of Fame through its wholly
owned, for-profit subsidiary Hall of Fame Village, Inc. and
Industrial Realty Group, LLC.
“ASM Global is a world-class company that will help us provide
the highest quality of operation and service to our fans. We are
pleased to bring on board a company of their caliber as we expand
the programming in Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, ensuring that
it is not only a great football stadium but a spectacular concert
venue as well,” shared HOF Village LLC Chief Commercial Officer Ed
Kiernan.
Bob Newman, President and CEO of ASM Global, said, “This
wonderful venue is located within one of the most important places
for pro football fans anywhere in the world. ASM Global’s
management of this special and unique facility is an exciting
addition to our family of venues.”
ASM Global’s Blake Schilling has been named the General Manager
of the stadium. “It’s a great privilege for me to be given the
opportunity to lead ASM Global’s team at Tom Benson Hall of Fame
Stadium. Canton is a special place for my family and me,” commented
Schilling. He will continue to oversee operations at the Canton
Civic Center, which is also managed by ASM Global.
HOFV entered into a definitive business combination agreement
with Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: GPAQ, GPAQU, GPAQW)
that is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2019.
Upon the closing of the transaction, the combined company will
change its name to Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company
and trade on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol
“HOFV.”
About ASM Global
ASM Global is the world’s leading venue management and services
company. The company was formed by the combination of AEG
Facilities and SMG, global leaders in venue and event strategy and
management. The company’s elite venue network spans five
continents, with a portfolio of more than 300 of the world’s most
prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibition centers,
and performing arts venues. From Aberdeen to Anchorage, and Sydney
to Stockholm, its venues connect people through the unique power of
live experiences.
ASM Global’s diverse portfolio of clients benefit from the
company’s depth of resources and unparalleled experience, expertise
and creative problem-solving. Each day, the company’s 61,000
passionate employees around the world deliver locally tailored
solutions and cutting-edge technologies to deliver maximum results
for venue owners and amazing experiences for guests. By
consistently looking for new ways to envision, innovate and empower
the spaces and places that bring people together, ASM Global
elevates the human spirit while delivering the highest value for
all stakeholders. For more information, please visit
www.asmglobal.com.
About HOF Village, LLC
Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village, a development of HOF
Village, LLC, is a multi-use sports, entertainment and media
destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame's campus
in Canton, Ohio. It provides a themed sports, entertainment and
media venue to capitalize on the popularity and fandom associated
with professional football and its legendary players. HOF Village,
LLC was founded by the Pro Football Hall of Fame through its wholly
owned, for-profit subsidiary Hall of Fame Village, Inc. and
Industrial Realty Group, LLC.
About Gordon Pointe Acquisition
Corp.
GPAQ is a special purpose acquisition company formed by Mr.
James Dolan. GPAQ raised $125 million in its initial public
offering in January of 2018. Additional information can be found at
www.gordonpointe.com.
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For Information,
Contact:
HOF Village LLC Media Inquiries Pete Fierle, (330)
588-3622 Pete.Fierle@ProFootballHOF.com
HOF Village LLC or Gordon Pointe Investor Inquiries
Jacques Cornet, (646) 277-1285 Jacques.Cornet@icrinc.com
Will Swett, (646) 677-1818 Will.Swett@icrinc.com
ASM Global Media Inquiries Julia Sznewajs Res Publica
Group js@respublicagroup.com +1 312.755.3574 (office)
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