William Dede currently serves as the Director of Event Operations and Community Relations at the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation since August 2022. Prior to this role, William held the position of Manager of Event Services at Official ASM Global from October 2019 to August 2022, as well as at SMG | Worldwide Entertainment & Convention Venue Management from October 2012 to August 2022, where William progressed from Event Coordinator to Assistant Manager and then Manager of Event Services. William's earlier experience includes serving as Store Manager for Aeropostale Inc. and Abercrombie & Fitch Co. William Dede earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Louisiana State University from 2014 to 2016 and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Sports Management from Southeastern Louisiana University from 2004 to 2008.