How Susan Darrington went from 'usherette' to leader in sports and entertainment

Calgary Herald6 November 2026, 16:23 UTCCanada

Changemaker: Darrington, chief venues and entertainment officer at Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, is just one of a small handful of women running a major sport and entertainment venue in North America

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