Municipal Auditorium Commission Nominee

This discussion topic was requested by Council Member Sheri Weiner, pertaining to the Municipal Auditorium Commission Election set for Tuesday.

I am writing to ask for your support of Ron Deal, Jr. for appointment to the Municipal Auditorium Commission.

Ron’s background is exceptionally well aligned with the work of the Commission. His career brings together many of the disciplines directly relevant to the stewardship and operation of a major public venue: architecture, construction and facility management, budgeting, venue operations, public safety, law and urban planning.

He is a registered architect and currently serves as Architect and Design Manager for the Tennessee Department of Military, overseeing capital projects, budgets, construction, code compliance and long-term facility needs.

Most directly relevant, Ron previously served as Senior Director of Facility Operations for Nashville SC, where he was responsible for facility management, operations and budgeting at the 30,000-seat GEODIS Park, including its use for soccer, concerts and private events. He also coordinated construction and commissioning and helped identify operational improvements and cost savings.

His experience also includes construction and facility management for the Catholic Diocese of Nashville, construction law, urban planning, and extensive sports and special-event safety and emergency management training.

Ron understands how a public venue is designed, built, operated, maintained, budgeted and kept safe. I believe that combination of experience would make him a tremendous asset to the Municipal Auditorium Commission.

I hope you will join me in supporting his appointment.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sheri