AVSS

Scott Dickson
Associate General Manager
Jerome Schottenstein Center / The Ohio State University


"Scott began his 40+ year career in public facilities in Los Angeles, California in 1982, working at The Fabulous Forum. In 1986, he moved to Las Vegas and completed an internship at the UNLV/Thomas and Mack Center before serving as an Event Coordinator until 1996. After moving to the Pacific Northwest to manage event staff at the Tacoma Dome, he accepted a position at the Rose Quarter in Portland OR where he was responsible for all FOH staff and security for the Portland Trailblazers organization. In 2000, he began managing contracted event services for Oregon State University, PGE Park, PGA & LPGA Tours, festivals, and other special events across the country. Scott moved to Columbus, Ohio in 2002 providing services for The Ohio State University, Columbus Crew, and Promowest Productions. In 2004, he accepted a position with Ohio State as the Director of Event Services at the Jerome Schottenstein Center and was promoted to Associate General Manager in 2018. Certified at the IAAM Public Assembly Facility Management School in 2001 and the IAAM Academy for Venue Safety and Security in 2006 he served on the AVSS Faculty from 2007-2013, as well as a IAVM VMS Instructor in 2024. Scott currently sits on the National Center Spectator Sports Safety & Security (NCS4) Intercollegiate Advisory Committee and served as Co-Chair in 2024. Outside of work, Scott is an avid Radio-Controlled modeler and Ice Hockey Referee."

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