Safety Committee

Pete has served the amusement and attractions industry for nearly 20 years, having gained invaluable perspective working for IAAPA, three ride manufacturers (Premier Rides, S&S Worldwide and Extreme Engineering), and a park (HersheyPark). Pete has served on many association committees and task forces since leaving IAAPA, but has a desire to do more for the industry that has given so much to him and his family.

Phil Wilson started Extreme Engineering with his father in 1995. Since a young age, at 14 years old, Phil has been dedicated to his family business. He has always had a passion in amusement industry, loving every minute at theme parks across the globe. Phil sits on the official amusement association’s Board of Directors with IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions), representing the manufacturers and suppliers around the world. He also has a mass marketing degree from Cal State University, graduating top of his class. Phil also has earned his IAAPA certified attractions executive certificate (ICAE).

Director of Public Safety and Security for the Eastern States Exposition.   My background includes 31 years in law enforcement, 5 years with the Dallas Police Department back in the early 80's. Then 26 years serving proudly with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  Upon retirement in 2012, I went on to become a Regional Director of Compliance for a major healthcare organization and I was responsible for compliance and privacy matters for 5 hospitals.  
My time here at the Eastern States has been amazing, something different each day and I am able to utilize all my background to help work with outside agencies and to make the ESE a safer place for our guest, staff and all who come here.  I am also the liaison for NAME our Midway operators.  Love my job!