Steven A. Wolff, CMC, is the founding principal of AMS Planning & Research Corp. and AMS Analytics, based in Connecticut. For nearly 30 years, Steven has provided counsel to leading arts, culture, and entertainment enterprises on strategic initiatives, planning and development of capital facilities, and arts research. In 2006, AMS launched PACStats, a global benchmarking tool for performing arts center operations. Additionally, Steven has guided the development of more than $8 billion in major performing arts centers across North America and overseas including recent, new venues in Salt Lake, Las Vegas, Chicago and Orlando. He has provided counsel exploring change initiatives, governance and management evolution, strategic planning and program evaluation for organizations from the Apollo Theater to the Mellon Foundation and the US Department of State. He received a Master of Fine Arts degree in theater administration from Yale School of Drama where he served on faculty teaching decision support. He is a member of the Institute of Management Consultants holding the designation Certified Management Consultant (CMC).