Todd Yancey, Senior Vice President of Venue Management, has 20 years of experience leading, developing, and producing experiential events in youth, amateur, and B2C markets with the past 10 years concentrated on venue management. Yancey specializes in client relationships, revenue generation, and efficient operations focused on customer experience.
As Senior Vice President of Venue Management at The Sports Facilities Companies, Todd leads the operational strategy for a wide range of sports and entertainment venues across the country. He is responsible for driving profitability while maintaining a strong focus on community impact through innovative programming and strategic partnerships. Todd works closely with facility leaders to enhance venue performance by improving event booking processes, optimizing operations, and developing programs that generate economic growth. His role also includes mentoring teams and collaborating with clients to achieve sustained success. With over 20 years of experience in the sports industry and a passion for creating equitable opportunities through community engagement, Todd is dedicated to delivering exceptional results for SFC’s network of facilities.
In previous roles, Yancey developed and led the Ballparks of America experience-Branson, MO, driving $2M in revenue in year 2; led the optimization of Elizabethtown Sports Park by driving revenue and controlling operations to achieve the client’s 5-year goal in first 3 years; was the Executive Vice President of Cal Ripken Major 70 World Series, an internationally attended and televised event; and partnered with MLS, CONCAF on events supporting emerging markets initiatives.
Notable Projects
- Ballparks of America- Branson, MO. *
- Elizabethtown Sports Park- Elizabethtown, KY
- Scheel’s Sports Park at Legacy Pointe, Springfield, IL
- Oasis Sports Complex – Marion, IL
- Paducah Sports Park – Paducah, KY
- Emerald Acres Sports Connection- Mattoon, IL
*Please note that an asterisk designates a project completed prior to joining SFC
