Swanson featured in Facility Management Magazine cover story
February 3, 2020
Cheryl Swanson, vice president and general manager of the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (CMCC), is featured in the cover story of the January/February issue of the International Association of Venue Managers Facility Manager magazine. Swanson, who has extensive experience in venue management, brought her expertise to Experience Columbia SC in July of 2017.
“It’s a great article and a tremendous honor to be recognized by her peers for an outstanding career in our industry,” said Experience Columbia SC President and CEO Bill Ellen. “We are all proud to have Cheryl leading the CMCC team.”
The FM article chronicles Swanson’s entrance into the venue industry, her accomplishments and connections made along the way and her commitment to teach and influence those who represent the future of the industry.
“I’ve gotten to do some wonderful things, meet celebrities, Presidents of the United States, dignitaries, rode elephants, swung from a trapeze,” Swanson told RV Baugus, senior editor of Facilities Manager magazine. “More importantly I got to share those experiences with amazing staff, wonderful colleagues, and mentors. I’ve been put in the path of incredible souls every step of the way and each one has had an impact on my life …”
CMCC has continued to grow with Columbia in quality, performance and amenities offered to guests under Swanson’s leadership. From hosting local and regional meetings to events on a national and international scale, the convention center is on par with some of the best convention centers in the country in terms of service.
“We are deliberate about providing the best experience for everyone who enters this building, and we have a qualified, dedicated staff,” Swanson said during CMCC’s 15th anniversary. “The exceptional services from sales, food service, events, operations, security and engineering continue to wow our clients from local events to national conferences and presidential candidates.”
Read about Swanson’s career and her influence on the venue management industry here.
