Will Rogers Memorial Center
Charly Petrek
Charly Petrek, a veteran event producer, has joined the Will Rogers Memorial Center sales team as sales and events manager, the city announced late last week.
Petrek was formerly an event coordinator at Will Rogers for more than seven years and has worked in arenas, ballparks, stadiums, and multipurpose facilities during the course of her career.
She will report to Jordan Steffan, director of sales.
“I have been on the production side of just about every kind of event imaginable, but my passion is working for the equestrian industry,” said Petrek in a statement. “I am excited to join the sales team and introduce new clients and guests to WRMC.”
Petrek comes from a ranching family and grew up in the rodeo and cutting horse industries. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University and is a graduate of Venue Management School at Oglebay National Training Center in West Virginia.
“We’re at an advantage to have Charly Petrek join our sales team and bring her venue experience and knowledge of the equestrian industry to our clients,” said Kevin Kemp, general manager of Will Rogers.