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Holland Fiberglass Welcomes Chris Cosme as Director of Operations
Holland Fiberglass, an affiliate of the Ralph S. Alberts Company, Inc. is pleased to announce the hiring of Chris Cosme as the company’s new Director of Operations. Chris joins the team with a strong background in operations and technical leadership across some of the most well-known names in the amusement and entertainment industry.He spent the last several years at Universal Orlando, where he supervised ride maintenance, led technical teams, and supported major operational initiatives. His experience also
IAAPA Appoints Todd Andrus as Vice President and Executive Director of North America
Seasoned attractions and hospitality marketing leader to oversee regional strategy and member engagementIAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Andrus as Vice President and Executive Director, North America. With more than 26 years of experience in hospitality, attractions, and marketing, Todd brings deep industry expertise and a customer-focused approach that will strengthen IAAPA’s commitment to delivering exceptional value to its members
RWS GLOBAL ELEVATES HOLIDAY CHEER FOR MORE THAN 7,500,000 GUESTS AROUND THE WORLD THIS WINTER
The global entertainment and experience company have created 150+ custom holiday experiences, including concept, decor, show production, casting and operations RWS Global, the world leader in live moments across entertainment and sports, is celebrating a fun-filled holiday season, delighting more than 7.5 million visitors at attractions around the globe, on land and at sea. With more than 150 custom-created experiences, RWS Global is raising holiday cheer with unparalleled theatrical and experiential
RWS Global Finalizes Board of Directors and Bolsters Advisory Board with New Appointments to Fuel Next Phase of Growth
RWS Global, the world’s leader in live moments across entertainment and sports, today announced it has bolstered its Board of Directors and Advisory Board with a series of transformative new appointments. Joining as Directors are Ariel Granoff and Janshaaz Khan; Jack Ross was appointed to the Advisory Board and Rema Awad joins as Legal Advisor to the Board. These strategic additions will support an exciting next chapter of growth and innovation at the company. Janshaaz Khan is a Vice President at
PETE OWENS, ATTRACTIONS INDUSTRY VETERAN, ACCEPTS NOMINATION AS NEW MUSEUM CHAIRMAN
Five other board members re-elected to four-year terms The National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives (NRCMA), the world’s largest collection of historic amusement artifacts, has selected Pete Owens, a 26-year veteran of the attractions industry, as its new chairman. He succeeds Jeff Novotny, also an industry veteran, who served as chairman for seven years. “It is an honor to be nominated by and to succeed Jeff Novotny as the chairman of the NRMCA Board of Directors,” said Pete Owens, incoming
Connection and Creativity Shape the Stage at IAAPA Expo 2025
IAAPA Expo 2025 in Orlando delivered one of the most energized, future-focused weeks ProSlide has seen in years. With strong traffic at the booth, important client connections, and the debut of our newest family attraction, PowerRAPIDS, the week showcased the momentum driving ProSlide and our partners into 2026. The Expo opened with two incredible events: an EDUTour, ‘Sea the Innovation: Inside Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas’, where guests explored the newest Icon Class Ship, and Water Park Day,
Six Flags Appoints John Reilly President and Chief Executive Officer
Proven Leader with More than 30 Years of Theme Park Industry ExperienceTrack Record of Enhancing Guest Experience while Driving EBITDA Growth Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) (the “Company”, “Six Flags” or the “Combined Company”), the largest regional amusement park operator in North America, today announced the appointment of John Reilly as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 8, 2025. Mr. Reilly will also join the Six Flags Board of Directors (the “Board”) at that
NEAAPA to induct two industry legends into Hall of Fame
NEAAPA – The Northeast’s Entertainment Association is proud to announce that two of the organization’s long-time members will be inducted into the NEAAPA Hall of Fame on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Joel Golder, owner of Palace Playland Amusement Park in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, has spent more than 60 years in the amusement industry. Growing up on Revere Beach, Golder began working in amusements as a child, helping his father at Paragon Park before expanding to well-known seaside destinations such as Salisbury
