Join us for an inspiring Breakfast Fireside Chat with AJ Zahn, a visionary leader in sports venue management. With a rich history of transforming spaces into vibrant hubs for community and sports, AJ brings a wealth of knowledge from her tenure with the Portland Trail Blazers and Rose Quarter, to her innovative work at Peloton. Dive into a discussion on the evolution of sports venues into cultural landmarks, the intricacies of operational excellence, and the art of creating memorable experiences for every guest. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from AJ’s journey and learn how to cultivate success in your own venues.
AJ ZAHN
Senior Vice President, Rose Quarter Operations
AJ Zahn, Senior Vice President of Rose Quarter Operations joined the Portland Trail Blazers and Rose Quarter organization in July 2023.
In her role, oversees and manages all operations of Moda Center, Veterans Memorial Coliseum and the overall Rose Quarter campus. This includes oversight and management of Rip City Management, including booking, operations, security, guest experience, ESS, conversions, parking and traffic, and more.
Prior to Portland, Zahn most recently worked as the Global Vice President of Studio Operations, Experience, and Facilities for Peloton in New York. While at Peloton, AJ led the construction build on both Peloton Live Broadcast Studios in New York and London, created and implemented a culture-of-service program, navigated COVID-19 procedures, opened the studios to the public, and led retail, food and beverage, guest services, production, stagehands, facilities, and operations in both studios. She began her career with the Ritz-Carlton in Washington D.C., where her passion for taking care of guests began. That passion has carried through her growing career with organizations like Merrill Lynch, Peloton, and the Milwaukee Bucks.
Zahn is originally from Wisconsin where she graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. She enjoys exploring all of the great whitewater, skiing, and hiking in the Greater Portland area. She resides in Portland with her two boxer dogs, Whiskey and Duke.