SAMMY WALLACE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT STUDENTS ENTERING SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
Feb 2, 2022
Sammy Wallace, former Vice President and General Manager of H-E-B Center at Cedar Park suddenly passed in September of 2021. As a preeminent booker and facility operator, he served in two stints with H-E-B Center (2013-2016 and 2018-2021), and was responsible for hundreds of concerts, family shows, sporting and community events. A graduate of Mississippi State University, Wallace had previously worked for the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center in Midland, Texas; Germain Arena in Estero, Florida; the Florida Panthers; and several minor league hockey clubs.
"Sammy was one of the best bookers in the business and we will continue to honor his legacy for many years to come. He taught me so much over our years together and he will be infinitely missed by so many of us,” said Elyse Scally, H-E-B Center General Manager.
“One of the greatest things about Sammy was his ability to connect people that he thought needed to meet. I can’t tell you how many times he would call/text/email and say “hey, you should give X a call – you guys need to work together”. He was always trying to lift up those around him, especially people who were often flying under the radar. And he did so not because he was looking for credit or accolades, he simply wanted the best for everyone,” said Todd Hunt, Senior Vice President, Venue Coalition/Arena Network.
To contribute to this cause, memorials may be made through the Mississippi State University Foundation and designated for the Sammy Wallace Memorial Scholarship (403526). Commitments may be made online at www.msufoundation.com or checks payable to the MSU Foundation Inc. may be mailed to P. O. Box 6149, Mississippi State, MS 39762.
OFFICIAL MEMORAL SCHOLARSHIP LETTER
About Texas Stars Limited Partnership
Texas Stars Limited Partnership manages H-E-B Center at Cedar Park and the Texas Stars Hockey Club. Texas Stars L.P. is owned by Northland Properties Corporation, which is also the parent company of DSE Hockey Club, known as the Dallas Stars.
About H-E-B Center at Cedar Park
H-E-B Center at Cedar Park is a multi-use, city-owned entertainment facility, managed by Texas Stars L.P. that holds 6,778 seats for hockey, 7,200 for basketball and up to 8,700 for concerts and other events. The state-of-the-art arena has 24 suites (including four party suites) and 545 club seats with a private club lounge. The Center opened in September 2009 with George Strait and has gone on to host numerous events including Carrie Underwood, The Killers, Eric Church, Def Leppard, Ellie Goulding, Motley Crue, Tool, Disney on Ice, Cirque du Soleil, Ben Hur Shrine Circus, and many more.
H-E-B Center is located at the intersection of New Hope Drive and Toll Road 183-A in Cedar Park, Texas and is home of the AHL’s Texas Stars since the 2019-10 season, affiliate of the Dallas Stars. H-E-B Center has hosted the AHL Calder Cup Finals in 2010, 2014 and 2018, with the Stars winning the Calder Cup in 2014. The venue is also home to 2017-18 NBA G League Champion Austin Spurs, affiliate team of the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs. H-E-B Center hosted the 2012 NBA D-League Finals as well, with the Spurs capturing the 2012 D-League Championship. For more information, please visit www.HEBCenter.com or follow @HEBCenter on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.