Rick Fuson joined Pacers Sports and Entertainment in 1984, where he has been influential in shaping events across the city. He served on the Executive Committee for the 1991 World Gymnastics Championships and oversaw the opening ceremonies. He was co-chairman of special events for the 1991, 1997 and 2000 NCAA Final Four, and served on the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the 2006 and 2010 NCAA Final Four. He produced the opening ceremonies of the 2001 World Police & Fire Games and the closing ceremonies of the Pan American Games in 1987. Fuson also served on the LOC for the 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008-2012 Big Ten Basketball Championships. In 2000, Fuson helped oversee the Pacers' move to Conseco Fieldhouse. He currently serves on the 2012 Big Ten Basketball LOC and the 2012 Super Bowl Committee. He has received multiple honors, including the Indianapolis Business Journal's "Who's Who in Hospitality," "Who's Who in Sports" and "Forty Under Forty."