Education: Ohio University (BA, MBA, MSA)
Hidden Gem: Deutsches Haus
Advice: Always give credit to, and advocate for, your people. Oh, and learn how to use a spreadsheet.
Hobby/Passion: History, specifically 20th century political and military history
Best Fest: Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo. It’s hard to beat floating in a kayak next to live music with a cooler full of refreshments.
On the Horizon: We are close to completing the multi-phase Superdome modernization. The end of the project will coincide with the Dome’s 50th anniversary and the football season will end with Super Bowl LIX. What better way to showcase the building’s legacy and this major reinvestment?
Best Part of the Job: The culture of stewardship and problem solving we have on this campus
Did you know? Holmes oversees all operational and business activities of the Louisiana Stadium & Exposition District, which includes the Caesars Superdome, Smoothie King Center and Champions Square in New Orleans, as well as the Shrine on Airline, TPC Louisiana and the Alario Center in Jefferson Parish. Currently, he leads development efforts for the ongoing $500-plus-million Caesars Superdome modernization, scheduled for completion this summer.
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