Special Events, Reservations, & Marketing

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

Ben Rolens currently serves as the General Manager of the Special Events, Reservations, & Marketing department for the Katy Independent School District. In addition to managing the day-to-day operations of the Leonard E. Merrell Center, Ben is responsible for the community use of Katy ISD schools and the district's sports marketing and advertising program.

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. Prior to coming to Katy ISD, Ben worked in outside sales for a Houston-based sporting goods company and as a Sales & Use tax consultant based in Cleveland, Ohio.

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

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.