Amanda Mann Named EVP, Chief Facilities Officer For Atlanta Hawks, State Farm Arena

Amanda Mann has been named executive vice president and chief facilities officer for the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena, where she will be responsible for event, facility and financial management responsibilities.

Mann, who most recently was general manager at Live Nation Entertainment in Ridgefield, Washington, will oversee the operations of all Hawks properties, including their business offices within Centennial Tower and the Emory Sports Medicine Complex.

Prior to joining Live Nation, she served as general manager, senior vice president of the 30-acre Rose Quarter sports and entertainment district where she led the master plan design of both Moda Center, home to the Portland Trail Blazers, and Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

“We are excited to add Amanda to our executive team,” Hawks and State Farm Arena’s Chief Executive Officer Steve Koonin said in the announcement. “She has a proven track record as an outstanding arena operator, event booker and revenue generator, bringing an analytical lens to not only optimize operations but also elevate the fan experience which drives our business. Her people-first leadership style will be felt by fans and our staff alike,”

“I have always admired the culture of the Hawks organization and the vision that Tony and Steve have for the arena and fan experience,” Mann added. “The arena renovations changed the landscape of how fans experience games, concerts and other events, and I am honored to contribute to the Hawks’ and State Farm Arena’s future. My family and I are excited to be a part of the community and experience the beauty and diversity of Atlanta.”

Mann is the first woman to lead arena operations in the Hawks 56-year history.