Building Vegas: Pat Christenson on Turning Las Vegas into the Event Capital of the World

On today’s episode of The Middle Ground, host Tom Letizia sits down with legendary event visionary Pat Christenson, the former President of Las Vegas Events. For over four decades, Christenson played a key role in transforming Las Vegas into a global powerhouse for live entertainment and sports. From bringing the National Finals Rodeo to town, to launching iconic events like Electric Daisy Carnival and the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, his fingerprints are on the biggest moments in the city’s evolution.Pat reflects on his early days in wrestling, his philosophy on leadership, his recent induction into the VenuesNow Hall of Honor, and why the future of Las Vegas is brighter than ever. It's a masterclass in vision, strategy, and civic pride from one of Vegas’ most influential figures.