Phillip Ransford
About Phillip Ransford
Phillip Ransford serves as the Vice President of Operations at Oak View Group in Palm Springs, California, a position he has held since 2021. His previous roles include Interim Director of Building Operations for the St. Louis Blues and Operations Manager at SMG - Chesapeake Energy Arena/Cox Convention Center.
Current Role at Oak View Group
Phillip Ransford has served as Vice President of Operations at Oak View Group since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operational strategies and ensuring efficient management of facilities in Palm Springs, California. His leadership contributes to the organization's goal of enhancing operational performance and delivering high-quality services.
Previous Experience at St. Louis Blues
Before joining Oak View Group, Phillip Ransford worked at St. Louis Blues as the Interim Director of Building Operations from 2013 to 2017. In this position, he managed building operations, focusing on maintaining the facility and ensuring a safe environment for events and activities. His tenure lasted four years in the Greater St. Louis Area.
Operations Management at SMG
Phillip Ransford held the position of Operations Manager at SMG - Chesapeake Energy Arena/Cox Convention Center from 2000 to 2011. Over the course of eleven years in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, he was responsible for overseeing daily operations, coordinating events, and managing staff to ensure successful venue operations.
Event Management at St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission
From 2017 to 2021, Phillip Ransford served as the Director of Event Management at the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission - Explore St. Louis. In this role, he was responsible for planning and executing events, collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the visitor experience in the Greater St. Louis Area.