James Kenyon
Director of Operations @Philadephia Union, Mls
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Operations @Philadephia Union, Mls
Chester, PA, US
Lead daily operations of Subaru Park, including HVAC, lighting, sound, fire protection, life safety, scoreboard systems, and communicationsSupervise venue housekeeping and operations managers to ensure cleanliness, safety, and readinessManage setup and teardown for all events including matches, concerts, meetings, and special activationsOversee contracts with external service providers (HVAC, pest control, electrical, landscaping, snow removal, etc.)Serve as primary liaison with Chester City Services for permits, codes, parking, and licensingAct as venue liaison with MLS security teams and ensure compliance with league and local safety standardsOversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, & budgets related to stadium operations
EDUCATION
Temple University's School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Science - BS, Sport & Recreation Management
Temple University
Bachelor's, Sport Management
Drexel University
Master's, Sport Management
SKILLS
ABOUT JAMES KENYON
I am a sports and entertainment operations executive with more than 15 years of experience leading venue operations, event management, and facility oversight at the professional, collegiate, and championship levels. I currently serve as Director of Operations at Subaru Park for the Philadelphia Union, overseeing all stadium operations, event logistics, vendor management, and safety compliance. Previously, I held senior leadership roles at the University of Delaware, Georgia Tech, Event Partners Inc, and Haverford College, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, large teams, and high-profile events including NCAA Championships, & major concerts. I have a master’s degree in Sport Management from Drexel University and a bachelor’s degree from Temple University, and am recognized for my strategic approach to operations, collaboration, and delivering world-class event experiences
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