Erika Hansen is Vice President of Commercial Entertainment for Omaha Performing Arts, where she leads the organization’s commercial booking, marketing, and artist experience strategy across three venues. With more than 20 years of experience in live entertainment, Hansen has built a career focused on developing durable, productive relationships with agents, promoters, and touring teams. Her work prioritizes the alignment of venue objectives with the evolving needs of tours in an increasingly complex industry. Prior to joining Omaha Performing Arts, Hansen served as General Manager and chief marketing strategist for the Tyson Events Center and Orpheum Theatre in Sioux City, Iowa, where she guided commercial programming and audience development across diverse venue formats. Known for her collaborative approach, Hansen brings a forwardlooking perspective to venue–tour partnerships, prioritizing longterm relationships with artists, agents, promoters, and the local community.