Ovations Promotes Gregosky, Lawrence

Ovations Food Services of Tampa, which provides food and beverages services at more than 135 public venues worldwide, named Steve Gregosky as senior vice president of Client Relations and Charles Lawrence as senior vice president of Business Development. Ovations is a subsidiary of Comcast Spectacor of Philadelphia.

Ovations Food Services, a subsidiary of sports and entertainment firm Comcast Spectacor of Philadelphia, named Steve Gregosky as senior vice president of Client Relations and Charles Lawrence as senior vice president of Business Development. Located in Tampa, Florida, Ovations provides food and beverages services to more than 135 arenas, stadiums, convention centers and casinos around the world

Gregosky joined Ovations in 2001 and previously served as senior vice president of Business Development. He has played a key strategic role in increasing the company’s presence from 10 to 135-plus venues, with revenues of more than $300 million. Gregosky has more than 40 years of experience in the industry.

Lawrence joined Ovations in 2006 as vice president of Business Development. He recently earned a Masters of Business Administration degree from St. Leo University.

Earlier Ovations announced seven-year industry veteran Jen Zick joined the company regional vice president of Business Development, West.

Ovations President and founder Ken Young said, “We see great opportunities both within our core industry, as well as outside of it. We have set aggressive goals and with the expertise of this experienced team, we anticipate a great deal of success.“