CENTER NAMES COORDINATOR OF EVENTS HERE

The Show Me Center has hired Will Lofdahl as events coordinator.

A native of Phoenix, Ariz., Lofdahl has four years of event management experience as well as a master's degree in business.

Lofdahl worked for three years as events coordinator for the Fiesta Bowl New Year's Day College Bowl Game and then worked as director of event operations for the Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation, which produces the Michigan Thanksgiving Parade and the Detroit Thanksgiving Festival.

David Ross, Show Me Center director, said: "Lofdahl will make a fine addition to the center. His experience combined with that of our existing staff should create a management team that will help the Show Me Center to continue providing the people of the Southeast Missouri region the best in service and entertainment."

Lofdahl, 31, is a graduate of Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University.

He replaces former events coordinator Christopher Washko.