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Kimball Named President of Vivint Smart Home Arena

Oct 28, 2019, 4:34 PM | Updated: 5:08 pm

Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz is introduced during pre-game ceremonies before the start of ...

Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz is introduced during pre-game ceremonies before the start of their game against the Philadelphia at the Vivint Smart Home Arena on December 27, 2018 in Salt Lake City , Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)

(Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Larry H. Miller Sports and Entertainment have named John Kimball as the new president of Vivint SmartHome Arena.

Kimball, formerly the vice president of Corporate Partnerships for LHMSE, will be responsible for planning and executing the day-to-day operations of the arena.

Kimball previously held the position of president and general manager of Real Media, overseeing several entertainment venues including USANA Amphitheatre and the Gallivan Center.

The role was vacated by Jim Olson, who was named President of the Utah Jazz earlier this month.

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