Special Events, Reservations, & Marketing

Ben Rolens
General Manager of Special Events, Reservations, & Marketing

As General Manager of Facilities, Ben oversees the Leonard E. Merrell Center (LMC) and the Gerald D. Young Agricultural Sciences Center (YAC) to include all special events scheduled at each location. Additionally, he manages all campus pools, irrigation systems, the department’s electronics team, and several of the maintenance and operational components of Katy ISD Athletic Facilities.

A graduate of Baylor University, Ben holds a B.B.A in Finance and an M.S. Ed. in Sport Management. Ben is a member of the International Association of Venue Managers, The National Center for Spectator Sport Safety and Security and has completed training at the Academy for Venue Safety & Security.

Ben and his wife Caitlin, a Junior High Athletic Coordinator for Katy ISD, are the proud parents of four daughters in Katy ISD schools. 

Mission

The Special Events, Reservations, & Marketing Department within the Katy Independent School District (Katy ISD) exists to serve the District, the Katy community, and the surrounding areas by: creating a service-oriented experience for patrons with diverse entertainment offerings at the Leonard E. Merrell Center; facilitating the use of Katy ISD facilities for community events, and partnering with local companies to cultivate a connection within the community, all to better serve the students of Katy ISD.

​ Vision

The Special Events, Reservations, & Marketing Department within the Katy Independent School District (Katy ISD) desires to be recognized as dedicated to excellent customer service in all facets of the department.