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Buck Martin

Buck Martin has 25 years' experience serving the public that includes the professional entertainment and sports industry. Most recently Buck was the general manager at the 20,000 seat Coors Amphitheatre since the 1999 season. From 1989 to 1999, Buck held a number of positions at the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles including Vice President of Booking and Event Services. He was involved in all aspects of venue management from community relations, budgeting, marketing, event operations and bookings to negotiating contracts. The Forum hosts an average of 230 events a year ranging from family events to rock and roll concerts

From 1984 to 1989, Buck served as president of security division of STAFFPRO, Inc., an event services company he co-founded and helped expand into one of the leaders in the industry. Buck also worked at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre as an event coordinator and in 1983 signed a professional contract with the United States Football League and the Los Angeles Express. In addition, during the late 1970s to late-1980s, he had the opportunity to be involved with the five Los Angeles Lakers World Championships and the Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup Finals.

Since arriving in the San Diego Region, Buck has become very involved in the community. He serves on the boards of the South Bay YMCA, Chula Vista Medical Center and the Police Activities League (PAL).

Buck; his wife, Wendy Ann; and their two children, are Bonita residents. He maintains outside interests in rugby, golf, triathlons, weight lifting and woodworking.