New Fishers Event Center boasts team with deep Indiana ties & commitment to community

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The Fishers Event Center, a new state-of-the-art 7,500-seat capacity ultra-modern entertainment venue, is preparing to open its doors in November.

The new arena will serve as a home to three professional sports teams (Indy Fuel Hockey Club of the ECHL; Indy Ignite of the Professional Volleyball Federation; and Fishers Freight of the Indoor Football League), while offering a uniquely intimate setting for the community to experience shows and concerts, private events, and much more.

The experiences will be big, but the foundation of the new venue is locally rooted.

A team with Indiana roots

• Andy King (Guest Services and Security Manager): Indianapolis native, Cathedral High School and Indiana University alumnus, started in the event industry working as an intern on the 2012 Super Bowl in Indianapolis.
• Caroline Myers (Director of Sales): Indianapolis native, North Central High School and IUPUI alumna with extensive experience in the Indiana events industry with past positions at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, country clubs, and Live Nation.
• Anthony Stepp (Executive Chef): The Stilesville, Ind., native went to Ben Davis High School and culinary school in Indianapolis, before becoming a fine dining chef in Carmel.
• Josh Vaught (Premium Services Manager): Grew up in Broad Ripple and attended Bishop Chatard High School, and has lived in Fishers for 17 years
• Ryan Hague (Event Manager): South Bend native, IU Indianapolis graduate, previously worked at Indiana Convention Center.
• Morgan Arechiga (Human Resources Manager): Born and raised in McCordsville, husband’s family owns local restaurant Pancho’s Taqueria, coaches softball lessons at Fishers Sports Academy.
• Tony Hesch (Director of Finance): A Ball State graduate who has worked and lived in Fishers through its growth in recent years, with a daughter at Fishers High School and a wife who teaches at Hamilton Southeastern.
• … and many more team members with local and statewide ties.

Commitment to local engagement

Community engagement is a priority, and volunteer initiatives among Fishers Event Center staff have included:

• Work alongside Fishers Parks to upgrade the community garden with painting and planting for the summer season.
• Participation at SPARK!Fishers, handing out bubbles and marching in the community parade.
• Presence at multiple Fishers Farmers Markets as Fishers Event Center ambassadors and offering airbrush tattoos for the kids.
• Volunteering at the Geist Half Marathon, manning a water station and cheering on the runners.
• Upcoming presence at Boo Bash in October to hand out treats and reveal a surprise team costume.

The Fishers Event Center will also be home to graduation ceremonies for Hamilton Southeastern High School, Fishers High School, Cathedral High School and more. For more information on hosting a graduation ceremony at Fishers Event Center, please visit FishersEventCenter.com/private-events or email privateevents@asmfishers.com.

The annual Mudsock Rivalry basketball game between the Fishers Tigers and the Hamilton Southeastern Royals will be held on Friday, Dec. 20, with a 6 p.m. girls game and an 8 p.m. boys game (doors open at 5 p.m.).

The Indianapolis-based design agency Section 127 designed the Fishers Event Center logo and visual identity, led by a group of Fishers residents, including:

• Angela Hill, Section 127 President
• Arnel Reynon, Section 127 Executive Creative Director
• Patrick Cummings, Section 127 Design Principal
• Tyler Rump, Section 127 Senior Account Director

For a full list of upcoming events and ticket information, visit FishersEventCenter.com. Fans can sign up for the venue newsletter to stay informed of event announcements and presale options.