Clifford Rippetoe

Clifford “Rip” Rippetoe, CVE (Certified Venue Executive) is a convention and meeting industry veteran. He has worked for organizations hosting top national tradeshows and conventions, including the Olympic Winter Games of 2002, and large-scale public assembly facilities such as the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake and the Kentucky Expo Center.

Rip currently serves as the Chair of the International Association for Venue Managers (IAVM) Board of Directors.