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Ryan Nackers, CFBE

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Vice President of Hospitality @ Americas Center & The Dome at Levy Restaurants
📍 St Louis, Missouri, United States

Ryan Nackers is a Certified Food and Beverage Executive with over 25 years of experience leading hospitality operations for large-scale venues, including arenas, convention centers, and NASCAR speedways. He has a strong culinary background, having spent 12 years as an Executive Chef. Colleagues describe him as a great leader with a laser focus on the guest.

He is deeply proud of his career progression, having worked his way up from a dishwasher to an executive leadership role. This journey has given him a profound appreciation for the hospitality industry and the importance of professional certifications. He is also a novice Spanish speaker.

Unique fact: He considers earning his Certified Food and Beverage Executive (CFBE) certification a pivotal moment, reassuring him that he is doing what he is meant to be doing.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Vice President of Hospitality @ Americas Center & The Dome
Job Level
Senior
Location
St Louis, Missouri, United States
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Large-Venue Operations
Manages hospitality for massive venues like The Dome at America's Center (66, 000 seats) and the New Hampshire Motor Speedway, overseeing numerous P&Ls.
Culinary Excellence
His foundation is 12 years as an Executive Chef, and he maintains a passion for food quality, even sharing artistic dishes like a tomato tart with lavender olive oil.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
Vice President of Hospitality @ Americas Center & The Dome
Levy Restaurants
1-2023 - 6-2025
Vice President of Hospitality @ Spokane Public Facilities District
Levy Restaurants
11-2020 - 1-2023
General Manager @ Spokane Public Facilities District
Levy Restaurants
8-2018 - 11-2020
Director of Operations/GM @ New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Levy Restaurants
2-2017 - 7-2018
Director of Food Operations
The Downs Racetrack and Casino
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Education
2003 - 2006
Associate of Science (A.S.)
Fox Valley Technical College
1999 - 2002
Diploma
Kaukauna High School
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