Bill Folk

Bill Folk has extensive experience in operations and management roles in the event industry. Bill is currently working as the Director of Operations at ASM Global since March 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Senior Operations Manager at the same company from August 2021 to March 2023.

Bill also worked at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls as the Director of Falcon Center Operations from July 2016 to December 2020. Before that, they held the position of Operations Manager - Events at Alerus Center from December 2012 to July 2016, and as the Director of Operations at United Wireless Arena from October 2010 to November 2012.

In addition, Bill gained valuable experience at Michigan State University as an Operations Manager from August 2009 to August 2010, where they were responsible for facility management and event operations. Bill has also worked as a Program Coordinator and Front of House Supervisor at The Hemmens Cultural Center from November 2006 to November 2008, an Event Coordinator at Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center from March 1999 to September 2000, and a Theatre Services Associate at Aurora Civic Center Authority from January 1998 to March 1999.

Bill's early career includes roles such as Food and Beverage Warehouse Manager at Kane County Cougars, an Oakland A's Minor League Affiliate, from March 1997 to November 1997, and Venue Parking Coordinator at Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, from June 1996 to August 1996.

Overall, Bill Folk has a diverse and comprehensive background in operations, management, and event coordination in the entertainment industry.

Bill Folk's education history begins in 1986 when they enrolled at Bradley University. Bill studied Communication and earned a Bachelor of Science degree, completing their studies in 1990.

In pursuit of further education, Bill then attended Columbia College Chicago from 1993 to 1995. Bill obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Arts Administration during this period.

Continuing their academic journey, Bill attended Eastern Michigan University from 1995 to 1996. Here, they obtained a Master of Arts degree in Arts Administration.

In 2008, Bill enrolled in the IAAM Public Assembly Facility Management School for a year, enhancing their skills in the field of management. The degree obtained during this period is unspecified.