Ernie Hahn

Ernie Hahn comes from multiple generations of contribution to real estate, mixed use development and venue management in Southern California.

From 1996-2021, Ernie was the General Manager of the San Diego Sports Arena (Pechanga Arena SD) and before that the Business Manager and Event Coordinator at the facility going back to 1991.

During this time at the San Diego Sports Arena, Ernie has managed, promoted or partnered with thousands of sports, music and entertainment events in San Diego, making him one of the most diverse senior executives in this space for Sports, Ticketing and Entertainment.

Ernie has a CVE degree (Certified Venue Executive) the highest degree in Venue Management. Ernie is a partner in the Sports Arena and the Senior Business Advisor in his consultant role.

Ernie was an Owner and Operator of the five time Taylor Cup Champion - San Diego Gulls of the West Coast Hockey League from 1995-2006 and served on the League’s Board of Directors.

Ernie is currently the Co-founder and Chairman of the Experiential Marketing Company Dream Hahn and Wonderbus Entertainment. With 30 years of Sports and Entertainment background, Ernie also Co-Founded the Wonderfront Music and Arts Festival. This one of a kind festival in downtown San Diego featured 125 bands and 7 stages with all musical genres showcasing San Diego the weekend before Thanksgiving and is on track to be reinvigorated again in November 2021.

Mr. Hahn also created a one of a kind annual sold out Golf Festival called Caddyhack, which has become the largest one day charity golf event in San Diego with over 200 golfers. All proceeds go to support one of Ernie’s favorite Charities in Boys to Men Mentoring. Additionally, The San Diego Rotary Club #33, the San Diego Police Foundation, The Century Club, San Diego Downtown Partnership and The Rolf Benirschke Legacy Golf Invitational are all local charities and organizations for which Ernie has, or continues to serve on, The Board of Directors.