Melanie Henkes Carney

Melanie Henkes Carney serves as the Executive Vice President and General Manager at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum since January 2022. Prior to this role, Melanie held various positions at Spectra from September 2010 to December 2021, including General Manager, AGM/Director of Events, Director of Event Services, and Senior Event Manager. Experience also includes serving as Assistant Director of Sales at Daktronics from August 2008 to May 2010 and a Graduate Assistant role at IMG in early 2008. Earlier career highlights include positions as Showroom Administrator at Ferguson Enterprises and Event Coordinator for Scenic Circle Canterbury Rams. Melanie Henkes Carney earned an M.B.A. from The Citadel and a B.S. in Hospitality Retail and Sport Management from the University of South Carolina.