Director
Rich Hixon
Rich bleeds Black and Gold. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, Rich grew up as an avid fan of the Penguins, Steelers, and Pirates. He began his career in the sports industry as an intern with the hometown Pittsburgh Penguins in 1993 and was fortunate enough to be a part of three Stanley Cup Championships.
Accomplishments
- Director, CAA ICON
- Capital One Center Renovations (Washington, DC)
- Lenovo Center (Raleigh, NC)
- Over thirty years of experience in the sports and facilities industry with an emphasis in venue development, facility management, project management, event management, retail, and food and beverage operations
- Senior Vice President, Facilities, Pittsburgh Penguins
- President, UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex
- Vice President, Industry Growth Fund Initiatives, National Hockey League
- Executive Director, Strategic Planning, Pittsburgh Penguins
- President, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Sports Management, Slippery Rock University