Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Saratoga Springs City Center Authority announced that Ryan E. McMahon as the new executive director of Saratoga Springs City Center. McMahon will assume this new position as of January. He will succeed Mark E. Baker who led City Center since its inception in 1984.
“I am honored that the members of the Saratoga Springs City Center Authority have entrusted me to lead a venue of such importance to the Saratoga economy,” said McMahon. “I intend to continue the tradition of excellence established by Mr. Baker. For 32 years the City Center has been a vital part of making Saratoga Springs a year round destination and has contributed millions to the local economy. I look forward to working with our clients, the City Council and important hospitality partners, in maintaining our place of leadership and success in the meetings market as new competition emerges.”
Prior to relocating to Saratoga Springs, McMahon was the director of the Times Center, the New York Times’ performance, events, and convention venue in Times Square. Earlier in his career, McMahon was the production manager for the Manhattan Theatre Club bringing multiple TONY Award winning productions to the stage. McMahon has spent the past several years working for the City Center in the role of operations manager.
The Saratoga Springs City Center offers 32,000 square foot of space and in 2016, the facility is slated to have 171 events, creating 261 revenue producing days; 86% occupancy. In 1984 the City Center opened with only 24 events booked accounting or 43.5 days of use. The City Center has served as host to corporations, New York State associations, trade groups and northeast regional organizations.
