2026 Q1 Newsletter

Quarterly Newsletter

Salt Palace Convention Center | Mountain America Expo Center 2026 | Q1

Table of Contents New Year, New Opportunities Olympic Insights from Milan Black History Month International Women's History Month UVU Kirk Englehardt Award Landfill Diversion Employee Highlights Event Highlights Upcoming Events Social Media Report

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THE FUTURE OF OUR VENUES New Year, New Opportunities The beginning of the year here at the Salt Palace and Mountain America Expo truly opened a new chapter filled with exciting changes. One being the announcement of our new General Manager, Josh Ambrose.

Josh steps into this role after serving as our Director of Finance, where he played a pivotal role in strengthening our financial performance. Since joining the team, Josh has helped drive increased profitability, led system improvements that enhanced operational efficiency, and built strong, trusted relationships across teams. As General Manager, Josh is focused on supporting our people, strengthening partnerships, and guiding the next chapter of growth for both venues.

We are also excited to share that Bart Allen will continue in his role as Assistant General Manager, transitioning into a more leadership-focused capacity. Bart will shift from a primarily operations-driven role to one centered on leadership development and team support, further strengthening our organization. Josh and Bart will navigate the leadership of both venues together in an aligned partnership. Their collaborative approach reflects a shared commitment to operational excellence, team development, and the long-term success of the Salt Palace Convention Center and Mountain America Expo Center. Both leaders look forward to working side-by-side to advance the venues' mission within the community.

Additionally, Devon Shaughnessy was promoted to Director of Finance, stepping into this position following Josh Ambrose’s promotion to General Manager. Devon joined the team as Finance Manager in February 2025, focusing on improving financial visibility, internal controls, and alignment across departments. He is excited for this opportunity to build on the strong foundation already in place and help guide the next phase of growth. As these two venues play a major role in Salt Lake County's economy, being part of the leadership team responsible for their financial strength and long-term success is both energizing and meaningful to Devon. He is particularly excited about using technology and improved processes to modernize how the venues manage finances and continue delivering exceptional operations.

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Olympic Insights from Milan As the Salt Palace Convention Center prepares for our role in supporting the 2034 Utah Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games, our new Director of Events, Courtney Strong, recently traveled to Milan as part of the Milano Cortina 2026 Observers Programme, alongside other representatives from the upcoming Olympic Games.

The experience offered valuable insight into the scale and complexity of hosting the Olympic Games, including operations across multiple cities and competition areas. As we plan to house the Main Media Center and International Broadcast Center in 2034, Courtney’s visit highlighted key considerations around venue flow, operational separation, media trends, and extended hours of use over several months.

Main Media Center

“Honing in on the guest experience is everything.

The Olympics are felt at every single touchpoint— from transportation and venue entrances to city activations and fan engagement. Salt Lake City will have a hand in all of it, and the opportunity to influence that experience is incredibly exciting.”

-Courtney Strong

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DIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY AND CULTURE COMMITTEE INITIATIVES Black History Month The Diversity Community & Culture Committee (DCC) is an employee-led group focused on fostering connection, awareness, and employee engagement across our teams and venues.

Throughout the month of February, we proudly celebrated Black History Month by coming together for a powerful and meaningful employee-led presentation. Team members shared not only historical knowledge, but also personal stories and lived experiences that deepened our collective understanding and appreciation.

Black History Presentation

Casey Anderson shared the powerful and impactful story of Black Wall Street.

Jimi Woodward taught us about Black history in Utah, including personal connections to Millcreek, Cottonwood Heights, and his own family history.

Randy Raglin highlighted influential Black figures who helped shape the world we live in today, while also sharing how his father’s experience influenced his own journey.

Alex Mohrman educated us on the Haitian Revolution and its lasting global significance.

The afternoon was made even more special with delicious food provided by our team members Randy, Alex, and Amanda, along with additional catering from Miss Essie’s Southern BBQ. Black History Playlist In addition to learning through storytelling and discussion, employees connected through culture and creativity by building a shared music playlist and exchanging movie recommendations centered on Black history and Black voices.

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Women’s History Month For the month of March, we celebrated Women’s History Month by honoring the women across our organization and throughout history. The month was filled with opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate women-centered leadership and impact.

Guess Who Spotlight To highlight the incredible women within our workplace, we hosted a weekly “Guess Who” spotlight throughout the month. Each week featured two staff members, encouraging employees to learn more about their accomplishments and personalities, all while celebrating the talent within our venues.

South Valley Chamber Women in Business Luncheon

Employees attended the South Valley Chamber Women in Business Luncheon, where keynote speaker Kaitlin Eskelson shared insights on the importance of creating unforgettable, humancentered experiences in business.

Women’s History Month Presentation Team members Teri Cowburn and Maribel Avila led an engaging presentation that explored women’s history, notable leaders, and the women’s suffrage movement. During the presentation, employees enjoyed handcrafted bagels from Cheryl’s Bagels, a local woman-owned business, and made pipecleaner flowers to gift to a woman in our lives.

Bouquet Building During our Q1 meeting, we wrapped up the month with a group photo alongside Monumental Maddie and a bouquet-building activity, where staff could create an arrangement for themselves or a special woman in their life.

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AWARDS 2026 UVU Kirk Englehardt Business Ethics Award The Salt Palace Convention Center was honored to receive the 2026 UVU Kirk Englehardt Business Ethics Award from the Utah Valley University Center for the Study of Ethics. This award is among the longest-running business ethics designations in the country. We are proud to be the first organization, rather than an individual, to be recognized for our efforts in ethical practices.

Along with accepting the award with a speech, our Sustainable Events Coordinator, McKell Nelson, also presented to a business ethics class. McKell shared information about our Landfill Diversion Program, and how sustainability and ethics are deeply connected in the work we do every day. This recognition reflects the collective efforts of our entire team, putting sustainability and ethics at the forefront of our operations.

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LANDFILL DIVERSION DATA Salt Palace Convention Center

Mountain America Expo Center

100000 76,536

80000

Total Food Donation - 1,989 Material Donation - 86,509 Recycling - 236,707

189,684

60000

47,023

40000 20000

9,973 1,789 200 0 Food Donation (lbs) Material Donation (lbs)

50000 76,659

Recycling (lbs)

51,660

Recycling Broken Down (lbs)

40000 30000

26,660

26,675 20,484

20000

14,759

10000

8,572 0

2,374

530

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Landfill Diversion Rate (Weight)

298

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2,214 2,635

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1,680

Salt Palace Convention Center

Mountain America Expo Center

Combined

48.6%

32.7%

44.8%

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Employee Highlights 1 Year of Service

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Megann Smith Operations Staff

Erek Montoya Operations Staff

Devon Shaughnessy Director of Finance

Timothy Kilgrow Guest Services Agent

Christopher Massaro Operations Staff

Brady Mussmann Operations Staff

Emanuel Fernandez Facility Maintenance Technician

Amanda Ajayi Operations Staff

Steven Hoggan Guest Services Agent

Justis Vasey Guest Services Agent

Aidan Porrett Operations Assistant Supervisor

Ally Burch Executive Assistant

3 Years of Service

Josh Ambrose General Manager Devon Shaughnessy Director of Finance Ally Burch Executive Assistant Gene Salgado Operations Assistant Supervisor Shane Goodworth Lead Groundskeeper Bryan Howser Zero Waste Coordinator

Joanna Morataya Operations Staff

Daniel Montoya Engineer Lead

James Woodward Engineer

Maribel Avila Financial Operations Coordinator

New Hires Evelyn Melville - Event Manager Apprentice @ SPCC Jayde Janis - Guest Services Agent @ SPCC

Jared Evans - Police Officer @ MAEC Chad Smith - Police Officer @ SPCC 10

Q1 Event Highlights

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Total Number of Events

$142 Million Total Economic Impact

475,503 Total Attendance

8,802,996

Total Square Footage Booked

Event Highlight: SUMMIT In February, SUMMIT took place at the Salt Palace Convention Center; an experience built on big ideas, real conversations, and community. Attendees heard from inspirational keynote speakers such as Mark Cuban, Chris Klomp, Kenny Ortega, King Willonius, and Jared and Jerusha Hess. They shared ideas on the future of healthcare, creativity, innovation, AI, and comedy.

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Quarter 2 Events

MOUNTAIN AMERICA EXPO CENTER Triple Crown West Coast Invitational Square Footage Utilization: 256,960 sq. ft.

Big Mountain Jam Square Footage Utilization: 256,960 sq. ft.

Rocky Mountain Showcase Square Footage Utilization: 256,960 sq. ft.

SALT PALACE CONVENTION CENTER Salt Lake City Showdown Girls Qualifier Square Footage Utilization: 538,600 sq. ft.

Women's Business Enterprise National Conference Square Footage Utilization: 354,591 sq. ft.

American College of Sports Medicine Square Footage Utilization: 328,070 sq. ft.

Square Footage Utilization is determined by the total space used, divided by days utilized.

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Social Media Report TOTAL FOLLOWER GROWTH

14,000

14,000

12,000

12,000

Jan

Feb

Mar

Jan

Feb

Mar

Data gathered from in-use platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

+208 Followers

TOTAL ENGAGEMENTS

2,489

Total Engagements

+577 Followers

899

Total Engagements

Engagements measured by audience interactions such as likes, comments, and shares.

TOP PERFORMING POSTS

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