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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
Family Entertainment Group Welcomes Two New Executives to Lead Commercial Strategy and Accelerate Growth
Family Entertainment Group (FEG), a leader in developing and operating high-performing arcades and attractions across the United States, announced two strategic additions to its executive leadership team: Parisa Jalili as Chief Commercial Officer and Justin Green as Chief Growth Officer. The appointments underscore FEG’s commitment to disciplined, scalable growth and to elevating the guest and partner experience across its nationwide footprint.Parisa Jalili, Chief Commercial OfficerJalili brings more than
HISTORIC COLLECTION OF RIDE VEHICLES MAKE FINAL JOURNEY TO NATIONAL ROLLER COASTER MUSEUM
Cars donated by enthusiasts officially transferred to West Texas facility after dutifully being stored by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc. The National Roller Coaster Museum & Archives, the world’s largest collection of historic ride vehicles and artifacts, has accepted the first shipment of vehicles stored at Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters Inc., after decades of being collected and stored in a donated space at their Hatfield, PA facility. “We are eternally grateful to Tom Rebbie and the entire
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
