Jim  Barbatti
Position: Operations Manager
Phone: (573) 651-2297
 
Jim first joined the Show Me Center family in 1996 as Operations Supervisor, where he quickly took on many additional duties including nearly every aspect of the physical operation of the building.  Working on a veritable "Who's Who" of entertainment, featuring acts like ZZ Top, Elton John, Tina Turner, Bob Dylan, Diana Ross and many more.  Jim's favorite Show Me Center moment was the warm welcome he received as he returned to the Show Me Center in 2008.

   
Mike  Killian
Position: Food & Beverage Manager
Phone: (573) 651-2297
 
Drawing on years of restaurant and show catering experience, Mike oversees all the food and beverage needs of clients and the public during Show Me Center events and also operates as the main hub of communication for caterers and promoters during events. 

   
Abbie Jo  Vander Bol
Position: Events Supervisor
Phone: (573) 651-2297
 
Abbie began her Show Me Center career as an usher, working many different Show Me Center events.  Upon finishing her internship here she graduated to the Events Supervisor role, overseeing the Show Me Center event staff and coordinating meeting room events.  Abbie fondly remembers Blues legend Buddy Guy, as he selected her out of the crowd and sang her an impromptu serenade.

   
Janet  Ciarniello
Position: Office Manager
Phone: (573) 651-2297
 
When you call the Show Me Center office, that friendly voice you hear is Janet Ciarniello.  Janet began working as the Show Me Center's Office Manager in July of 2008, instantly hopping in and joining as a phenomenal team member.  Janet enjoys the weeks and days leading up to an event and the excitement that permeates the air on the event day.

   
Kasey  Neighbors
Position: Operations
 
Kasey has been working with the Show Me Center for over 16 years and is easily identified by his huge smile on Show Me Center event days.  When asked about his favorite Show Me Center moment, he couldn't really pick just one, "I have enjoyed them all, but I really enjoy setting up and watching the Show Me Center rodeo".

   
Gary  Bess
Position: Operations
 
Gary has been a mainstay at the Show Me Center for over 15 years and has set up and dismanteld many different events.  Over his years of service his favorite Show Me Center moment was "Without a doubt, the ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd concert".

   
Damian  Minton
Position: Operations
 
Damian served at the Show Me Center as a part time employee for many years and, in 2007, was hired on full time in the Operations Department.  While on duty he always wears his trademark grin, Damian enjoys computers and gaming in his off time.  Damian had a unique experience with superstar Tim McGraw, as the singer took time out to sit, talk and eat lunch in the operations break room before his performance.

   
Joshua  Hanlon
Company: Show Me Center
Position: Marketing Director
Phone: (573)651-2297
 

Josh joined the Show Me Center management team in October of 2011.  He oversees the marketing and public relations information for the Show Me Center and events that are held there.  Josh's favorite moment so far was the Eric Church concert as it was the first "sold out" concert since joining the Show Me Center team.

 

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