October 16, 2019 – Hornets Sports & Entertainment today announced a series of executive promotions, elevating Donna Julian to Executive Vice President & Spectrum Center General Manager, Ronnie Bryant to Chief Information Officer, Mike Cristaldi to Chief Communications Officer, Marlene Hendricks to Senior Vice President of Guest Experience and Joe Pierce to Chief Legal Officer.
In her 15th year with the organization, Julian has served as Senior Vice President of Arena & Event Operations since Spectrum Center opened in 2005 and added the position of General Manager in 2008. One of a small number of female general managers of NBA arenas, she serves as the lead executive for all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the venue, including booking, guest services, management, marketing, public safety and more.