Lee Esckilsen (he/him)
Associate Professor College of Hospitality & Business Department of Hospitality Providence
Biography
Lee Esckilsen began his teaching career at Johnson & Wales University in the department of Sports, Entertainment, Event — Management in 2001.
Esckilsen has been instrumental in the development of courses and course content in the areas of venue management, ticketing and access management. He teaches both undergraduate- and graduate-level courses.
Prior to beginning his academic career, Esckilsen was involved in the development and management of international and national public assembly venues and events. He continues his involvement in the sports and entertainment, venue and event, development, and management business as the Principal of ESVenues.
Esckilsen has co-authored three textbooks for the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) during his 20 years at Johnson & Wales University. These textbooks were developed and written for students and entry-level professionals in the sports and entertainment venue management business. The textbooks are used at more than 100 colleges and universities in North America and as a professional resource internationally. Esckilsen and his co-authors completed the next edition of the IAVM textbook in August 2020.
Education
MS, Indiana University – Bloomington Campus
Sports Management
BS, Bowling Green State University
Education
Associate of Science, Dean College
Sports Leadership
Trained Crowd Manager (TCM)
Intertatinal Assoiation of Venue Managers (IAVM)
Certified Venue Executive (CVE)
International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM)
Techmiques for Effective Alcohol Management (TEAM) Trainer
TEAM Coalition
Education and Service Award
International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM)
2019 Department of Sports, Entertainment and Event Management – Vert Important Profesor (VIP)
SEEM / COHM
“An Hour with Bob – Bob Venturini -.” Esckilsen, L. (February 21, 2024)
“Army-Navy Game Interview.” Esckilsen, L. (2023)
“Public / Private Partnerships.” Esckilsen, L. (February 22, 2018)
International Association of Venue managers
Esckilsen, L. (April (2nd Quarter/Spring), 2025). Mahoney, K., Esckilsen, L., Jeralds, A., & Camp, S. (2025). Public Assembly Venue Management: Sports, Entertainment, Meeting, and Convention Venues. International Association of Venue Managers: Coppell, TX. 3nd ed. Kendall Hunt Publishing. (Textbook).
Kandall Hunt, 3rd..
Esckilsen, L. (October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 1, 2020). Mahoney, K., Esckilsen, L., Jeralds, A., & Camp, S. (2020). Public Assembly Venue Management: Sports, Entertainment, Meeting, and Convention Venues. International Association of Venue Managers: Coppell, TX. 2nd ed. Kendall Hunt Publishing. (Textbook).
Kendall Hunt Publishing, 2nd.
Esckilsen, L. (July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 1, 2015). Mahoney, K., Esckilsen, L., Jeralds, A., & Camp, S. (2015). Public Assembly Venue Management: Sports, Entertainment, Meeting, and Convention Venues. International Association of Venue Managers: Coppell, TX.. (Textbook).
Brown Books Publishing, 1st.
Esckilsen, L. (February 1, 2015). Getting It Right the First Time, Every Time. Facilities & Event Management. 2015-2016 Facilities Booking Guide. Bedrock Communications, Inc., New York, NY. (Magazine/Trade Publication).
Facilities & Event Management.
Esckilsen, L. (July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 1, 2011). Ten Steps for Successful Negotiations. Facilities & Event Management. 2011-2012 Facilities Booking Guide. Bedrock Communications, Inc., New York, NY. (Magazine/Trade Publication).
Facilities & Event Management.
Esckilsen, L. (July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 1, 2009). Russo, Frank., Esckilsen, L., Stewart, R. (2009). Public Assembly Facility Management: Principles and Practices (2nd Ed.). International Association of Assembly Managers: Coppell, TX.. (Textbook).
International Association of Venue Managers.
IAVM Venue Connect, “Update on 3rd Edition of IAVM textbook,” International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), Portland, OR, United States. (2024).
Expertise
venue management; public assembly; ticket operations; tournaments; venue safety and security