Bob Pless has been the General Manager at Walton Arts Center since May 2015.
Previously, they were the Stagehand at Germantown Performing Arts Center from December 2012 to May 2015, Manager of Portfolio Services at CBRE from December 2010 to February 2015, Assistant Facility Manager at CBRE from February 2009 to December 2010, Manager of Property Management and Leasing at LifeWay Christian Stores from December 1999 to August 2008, Facility Manager at Tennessee Performing Arts Center from April 1995 to November 1999, and Technical Director at Tennessee Performing Arts Center from April 1990 to March 1995.
Bob Pless has a BSA in Agricultural Economics from The University of Georgia.
They are on a team with Alex Newby - Technical Director, J.O. Bailey - Director or Food & Beverage, and Tommy Sisemore - Director of Safety & Security. Their manager is Peter B. Lane, President & CEO. Some direct reports include Thomas Debari - Director of Facility Services, Mike Herbert - Maintenance Engineer, Walton Arts Center, and Jennifer Dobrowolski - Box Office Manager, Walton Arts Center.
Current role