Tucker Lougee Mpa, Cvp

Tucker Lougee, MPA, CVP has a diverse work experience that spans over a decade. Tucker has held various positions in event management, recreation management, and community outreach. Tucker's most recent role is as the Sr. Director of Campus Events at Thanksgiving Point since July 2022. Before that, they served as the Recreation Center Venue Manager at Provo City from June 2021 to July 2022.

From September 2016 to July 2021, Tucker worked at the Utah Valley Convention Center as the Director of Event Services & Facility Operations. In this role, they managed various departments and oversaw the operations of an 180,000 sq. ft. multi-use convention center in downtown.

Prior to that, they held multiple positions at Provo City, including General Manager from September 2011 to September 2016. In this role, they supervised a large staff, coordinated programs and events at a former Winter Olympic venue, and provided leadership and training to employees.

Tucker also gained experience through an internship at Provo Parks and Recreation Department, where they shadowed supervisors and trained on various aspects of aquatics management.

In 2010, Tucker worked as a Community Outreach Coordinator intern at Salt Lake Bees, where they focused on community engagement.

Overall, Tucker Lougee has a well-rounded background in event management, recreation, and community outreach, with a strong focus on leadership and operations management.

Tucker Lougee, MPA, CVP holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Brigham Young University, which they obtained from 2014 to 2017. Tucker also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Management from Utah Valley University, completed from 2007 to 2011. In addition to their academic achievements, Tucker has obtained several certifications, including Certified Venue Professional (CVP) from the International Association of Venue Managers in 2018, and Certified Parks and Recreation Professional from the National Recreation and Park Association in 2015. Tucker has also acquired various other certifications related to venue management, operations and risk management, ice maintenance, CPR/AED, and pool management.