“What really sold me on Long Beach was a great team and facility, with a lot of cutting-edge improvements that are happening,“ said Beirne. “A special addition to the Center is the comfortable social spaces and seating alcoves, placed in a welcoming environment that lets attendees network between and after sessions. I’m excited to help elevate the Center to a five-star complex and be a part of something you don’t see happening in other places.”
In his new position at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, Beirne is responsible for day-to-day operations and leads a staff of 110 full-time employees and 350 part-time employees. Before coming to Long Beach, he was regional general manager of the Atlantic City Convention Center and was responsible for operations and financial oversight for the Atlantic City Convention Center, Historic Board Walk Hall and Wildwoods Convention Center. During that time, he also served as the interim general manager of the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, Texas, and oversaw its grand opening in 2011.
