(La Porte, IN) - There’s a new man in charge of the Civic Auditorium and special events for the city in La Porte.

Gregory Pietsch was formerly the hospitality manager at the Kroc Center in South Bend. He replaces Brett Binversie, who took a position with the La Porte County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Pietsch was introduced to the city’s Board of Public Works and Safety this week.

“I’m happy to be here and willing to work and learn from all of you and hope to add to everything the Civic has going on in great ways,” he said.

Pietsch is a graduate of Indiana University at South Bend.

More events downtown, especially during the summer, along with a lot of tribute band concerts throughout the year at the Civic Auditorium are among the things that happened during Binversie’s 10 years with the city.