[Dan Ange]

Venue executive focused on operations, events, and building strong teams and systems.

Executive Leadership

Leading teams, budgets, and strategy across both corporate and government environments.

Venue Operations

Managing complex facilities with an emphasis on readiness, safety, service, and stewardship.

Event Management

Delivering large-scale events, fairs, expos, entertainment, and community events.

Career Snapshot

  • Director

    LARAMIE COUNTY EVENTS DEPARTMENT
    CHEYENNE, WY
    2019-2026

    Led a multi-facility county events operation spanning venue management, County Fair, internally produced events, shooting sports, and park operations. Built the department’s team and systems while opening and growing the 110,000ft² Event Center at Archer.

  • Director of Events

    ALERUS CENTER
    GRAND FORKS, ND
    2017-2019

    Led event planning and execution within a major arena and convention center environment, coordinating across departments to deliver concerts, sporting events, conventions and community events.

  • Branch Manager

    TCF BANK STADIUM
    MINNEAPOLIS, MN
    2014-2016

    Managed contracted event staffing operations for a major collegiate stadium, including workforce coordination, client relations and event-day execution. Built a foundation in large-scale venue operations and frontline leadership.

Expanded Experience

Internally Produced Events

  • WYO Bounce Bash

    Est. 2025
    Ticketed inflatable carnival created to activate a traditionally slower period in the event calendar.

  • Laramie County Fair

    10-day county fair drawing approximately 20,000 attendees and combining livestock, entertainment, vendors, competitions, and community traditions.

  • Laramie County Sportsman's Expo

    Est. 2021
    Created from the ground up and grown into a 60+ vendor outdoor recreation expo drawing approximately 5,000 attendees.

  • Frozen Fury on the Plains

    Indoor rodeo co-produced with Visit Cheyenne to create a distinctive winter entertainment event.

  • Winter Knights of Cheyenne

    Co-produced with Visit Cheyenne, featuring indoor jousting and renaissance-themed entertainment.

My career has been built around leading venues, teams, and events in complex operating environments. I’ve worked across both corporate and local government structures, with responsibility for facilities, budgets, people, partnerships, and major events. I bring a practical, hands-on leadership style based in planning, accountability, and improvement.

About

  • Venue & Facility Operations

  • Event Planning & Execution

  • Executive Leadership

  • Budget, Revenue & Sponsorship

  • Team Development

  • Safety & Risk Management

  • Capital Projects & Strategic Planning