DMSE Sports has announced the hiring of Meryl Leventon, who will serve as a director of events for the events operations organization.
Leventon will lead the planning and execution for more than 30 events. Additionally, she will be responsible for facilitating positive client relationships and managing DMSE’s team of senior event managers.
Leventon comes to DMSE from Ironman and the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series where she served as the Race Director for the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon and Half Marathon. Throughout the year, she also played various key operational roles for the brand including Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas.
Her other high-profile event production organization and flagship event experience includes the Life Time Miami Marathon, Ironman & 70.3 World Championships, and Singapore Marathon, as well as events across China and South America. In addition to her professional experience, Leventon serves as an Advisory Board Member for Sports San Diego, San Diego’s new sports commission.
“Meryl’s deep industry knowledge and experience leading some of the most iconic races in the United States will be such an asset to our prestigious team,” said Matthew West, chief executive officer of DMSE Sports. “I’m thrilled to welcome Meryl to the DMSE family and know that our entire team will benefit from her passion for bringing the best experiences to our participants.”