Frank Poe has over 32 years of executive management 
experience for major publicly-owned facilities including exhibition
halls, conference centers, performing arts, theaters, sports 
arenas, and cultural centers. 

Frank was elected as the 2000-2001 President of the 
International Association of Assembly Managers (IAAM) and 
has served on the boards of the Exhibition & Services 
Contractors Association (ESCA) and International Association 
for Exposition Management

Frank is the leader of IAAM’s Safety and Security Task Force. 
After the events of 9/11, he accepted the responsibility of 
chairing the task force, formed by IAAM to address facility security. Under his leadership, the task force created safety 
and security protocols and best practices for convention centers and exhibit halls, as well as stadiums, arenas, amphitheaters, 
and performing art venues. Furthering the vision, Frank worked 
with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to create the IAAM Academy for Venue Safety and Security (AVSS).

As Director of the City of Dallas Convention and Event Services Department, Frank maintains responsibility for the Dallas Convention Center, Farmer’s Market, and the Office of Special Events. Among one of the largest facilities in the United States (1,900,000 square feet), the Dallas Convention Center has consistently ranked among the top five convention centers in the US. Many industry professionals look to Mr. Poe as a silent mentor through his example, influence and teaching of calm direction and progress.

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