Spectrum’s purpose is to positively impact lives—by delivering a worry-free, valuable experience to our clients and improving the quality of life for our associates.
Heart
We Treat People Like People
Diversity
Equality
Loyalty
Trust
Service
Service Before Self
Relentless Focus on our Clients and Associates
First to Come Last to Leave
Leadership
Good Enough is the Enemy of Great
Teach
Inspire
Listen
Communication We Never Settle
Integrity
Do The Right Thing, Even When No One is Watching
Character Strong Principles
Our Moral Compass Guided Us
Innovation
We Will be a Disruptive Force in Our Industry
Discover
Cutting Edge
Problem Solvers
Efficient
Competitive
Effective
We treat People Like People”
Diversity
Equality
Loyalty
Trust
Service before Self”
Relentless Focus on our Clients and Associates
First to Come Last to Leave
Good enough is the Enemy of Great”
Teach
Inspire
Listen
Communication We Never Settle
Do The Right Thing, Even When No One is Watching”
Character Strong Principles
Our Moral Compass Guided Us
We will be a Disruptive Force in Our Industry”
Discover
Cutting Edge
Problem Solvers
Efficient
Competitive
Effective
Founded in 1992 by Dave Smalley, Spectrum began in a modest garage but quickly grew into a recognized leader in hospitality services. Dave’s experience in the restaurant industry, coupled with his hospitality philosophy, set the stage for Spectrum’s success. The company’s journey began with serving the Houston Open in 1984, which remains a valued client to this day.
As a privately held Texas corporation, Spectrum’s growth has been steady and strategic, built on hard work, long hours, and a commitment to diversification. Celebrating its 33rd anniversary, Spectrum now boasts over $200 million in annual sales, with a client base spanning the U.S. and Canada. The company thrives on building long-term relationships, both with clients and staff, making these connections a cornerstone of its success.
Headquartered near The Woodlands, Texas, Spectrum operates across North America, with its growth driven by reputation, referrals, and targeted acquisitions. With no advertising budget or sales force, Spectrum’s success is powered by its logistical mindset, efficiences and experienced management team, giving it a significant competitive edge in the industry.
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.
Led by our diverse and deeply experienced leadership team, we are committed to elevating expectations in venues across the world. This includes unique premium events, gracious hospitality, imaginative menus, and holistic venue management solutions gleaned from our extensive background and honed through our experience developing and managing an elite roster of arenas, stadiums, theatres, convention centers, and more in communities worldwide.
