2024 NEAAPA Directory & Buyer's Guide

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NEAAPA’s mission is to serve our membership by promoting safe operation, regional development, professional growth, and commercial success of the entertainment industry in the region. NEAAPA is dedicated to serving the parks, attractions, and tourism industry for the purpose of improving the quality of the entertainment experience through education in the region by increasing the professionalism within the industry.

1 PO Box 85 Saco, ME 04072 Tel: 877-999-8740 Fax: 877-999-8740 secretary@neaapa.com Visit Us Online www.neaapa.com Proudly Supporting the Business of Fun in the Northeast since 1913

Upcoming NEAAPA Events

111th Anniversary Summer Meeting & Golf Tournament

Monday, July 29 & Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Canobie Lake Park and Windham Country Club

Tom Morrow Social & IAAPA Dinner

Wednesday, November 20, 2023 • 6:30pm

Maggiano’s Little Italy

9101 International Drive

Orlando, Florida

112th Anniversary Education Conference & Annual Meeting

March 3-5, 2025

Location TBD

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Watch the NEAAPA Weekly News for more information!

Officers & Directors

Officers

Terms Expiring Spring 2025:

President: Chris Nicoli, Canobie Lake Park

1st Vice President: Erik Beard, International Ride Training

2nd Vice President: Ron Patalano, Roger Williams Park

Zoo & Carousel Village

Treasurer: Charlene Conway, Carousel Family Fun Center

Secretary: Ed Hodgdon, Hodgdon Consulting, LLC

Board of Directors

Terms Expiring Spring 2025:

Tom Brady, SGC’s Stag Hollow Mining

Cindy Brewer-Lavoie, Southwick’s Zoo

Cory Cormier, Funtown Splashtown USA

Steven Gioe, The SSA Group

Sandra Manougian, Fun World

Terms Expiring Spring 2026:

Chris Bourgeois, Rhode Island Novelty

Joe Montalto, High Mountain Enterprises

Matt Naughton, Naughton Insurance

Tom Tessitore, National Ticket Company

Dennis Vourderis, Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park

Terms Expiring Spring 2027:

Peter Carmichael, Six Flags New England

Paul Cavanaugh, Daly Cavanaugh LLP

Chris Chagros, Fiesta Shows / Dean & Flynn Enterprises

John Guertin, Guertin Graphics and Awards

Melissa Plante, CLM Risk Management

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ADVOCACY

State Legislation Monitoring

NEAAPA is actively monitoring bills presented across the Northeast State Legislatures that could impact the industry, including Wage and Hour, School Calendar, Industry Regulations, and more.

When necessary, NEAAPA will mobilize efforts to educate elected representatives and policymakers on the industry.

NEAAPA also works with industry partners in Washington, D.C. on issues such as seasonal work visas, unmanned aircraft systems (drones), CPSC oversight of the industry, and more.

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Educational Opportunities

NEAAPA provides education sessions lead by industry experts to the Northeast each year, covering topics like first-time leadership training, marketing and advertising trends, hiring and recruitment, crisis communications, operations, and more!

As members, you and your employees have the benefit of taking any of the available courses online as part of your membership. Videos are being added all the time, covering a variety of topics including onboarding, basic safety training, and more.

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INFORMATION
Get Started At: https://academy.neaapa.com

NETWORKING

Events Throughout The Year

NEAAPA holds in-person events throughout the year where you can meet with industry peers like:

• Education Conference & Annual Meeting (late winter/early spring)

• Spring Leadership Seminar for Supervisors (May)

• Summer Meeting & Golf Tournament (late July)

• IAAPA Expo Lunch & Board Meeting

• Tom Morrow Dinner and IAAPA Social

• Regional Member Meet Ups (throughout the year)

Other Benefits Include:

• Directory & Buyer’s Guide

• EANE HR Advice and Consulting

• Member-to-Member Deals

• National Buying Program

• NEAAPA Fun Pass Program

• Pinnacle Scholarship Program

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The Officers, Board of Directors and General Membership

congratulate the extraordinary members who have previously been inducted into the NEAAPA Hall of Fame.

Roger Shaheen

Anthony Pero

Edward J. Carroll, Jr.

Henry Bowen

Edward J. Carroll, Sr.

Lawrence Stone

Alton Lipkin

George Frantzis

Anthony and Laura Berni

Claude and Stella Captell

Kasmir and Rita Ulaky

Kenneth and Violet Cormier

Tom Morrow

Ed Connor

John Frantzis

Robert and Ruth Morrell

James and Eleanor Brady

Wayne McCary

John F. Naughton

Suzanne McHugh Piscitello

Conrad Ferla

Kate (Horner) Wall

Fred Markey

Anthony Berni, Jr.

Carl Berni

Raymond Captell

Christine Ulaky

Alan E. Ramsay

John and Beth Bowen

Robert Harkins

Normand and Cecile Dubois

Myron Klayman

Justine Brewer

George Frantzis II

Eugene Dean

Haig Gulezian

James Patten III

Ron Gustafson

Gary Slade

Frank Darling

Christos (Chris) Chagros

Greg Chiecko

Shaheen Enterprises, 1998

Ocean Beach Park, 1999

Riverside Park, 2000

Whalom Park, 2001

Riverside Park, 2001

Paragon Park, 2001

NANCO/Nancy Sales Co., 2002

Quassy Amusement Park, 2003

Canobie Lake Park, 2004

Canobie Lake Park, 2004

Canobie Lake Park, 2004

Funtown Splashtown USA, 2005

Canobie Lake Park, 2006

Riverside Park, 2006

Quassy Amusement Park, 2006

Story Land, 2007

Six Gun City, 2008

Eastern States Exposition, 2009

Naughton Insurance, 2009

Canobie Lake Park, 2010

Rocky Point Park, 2010

Riverside Park, 2011

Dodgem Corporation, 2011

Canobie Lake Park, 2012

Canobie Lake Park, 2012

Canobie Lake Park, 2012

Canobie Lake Park, 2012

CLM Entertainment, 2013

Whalom Park & NEAAPA, 2014

Riverside Park & Six Flags New England, 2014

Santa’s Village, 2015

Paragon Park, 2016

Southwick’s Zoo, 2017

Quassy Amusement & Water Park, 2018

Fiesta Shows / Dean & Flynn Enterprises, 2019

Fun World, 2020/2022

Shaheen Enterprises, 2020/2022

Quassy Amusement & Waterpark, 2023

Amusement Today, 2023

Playland Park, 2024

Fiesta Shows / Dean & Flynn Enterprises, 2024

The Big E & OABA, 2024

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The Awards Committee is currently seeking nominations for the NEAAPA Awards. You can nominate the employee of a NEAAPA member by completing the online application. Applications can also be downloaded and sent in.

Alan E. Ramsay Safety Award

The Alan E. Ramsay Safety Award is presented to an individual that has demonstrated "an unparalleled commitment to safety in the attractions industry".

Paragon

Award for Marketing Excellence

The Paragon Award is presented to a member that has created the best marketing and advertising campaigns demonstrating an “unequaled excellence in promotion”.

https://neaapa.com/neaapa-awards

If you have questions, you can contact John Guertin, Awards Committee Chair at john@guertingraphics.com or Ed Hodgdon, NEAAPA Secretary at secretary@neaapa.com.

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NEAAPA is proud to offer the Pinnacle Scholarship Program to seasonal employees in good standing of NEAAPA members.

One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded for the Fall 2024 Semester. This scholarship is open to all seasonal employees enrolled for the Fall 2024 Semester as a full-time student in postsecondary education (beyond high school).

Flyers and posters will be mailed to NEAAPA members to inform their employees of this great new program available to them.

The deadline to complete the application is July 31, 2024. The NEAAPA Awards Committee will review applications and may contact an applicant’s employer for a reference. The scholarship winner will be notified by August 31, 2024 and announced in the NEAAPA Weekly News.

To start the application, go to https://neaapa.com/pinnacle or scan the QR Code.

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List of Advertisers

Adventureland pg. 26

Amusement Entertainment

Risk Insurance Agency pg. 52

Amusement Today pg. 14

Aquaboggan Waterpark pg. 58

Betson Enterprises pg. 28

Canobie Gifts, LLC pg. 40

Canobie Lake Park pg. 30

Carousel Family Fun Center pg. 22

Daly Cavanaugh LLP pg. 62

Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park pg. 64

Dippin’ Dots pg. 18

Ellis & Associates pg. 36

Fun World pg. 62

Funtown Splashtown USA pg. 38

Haas & Wilkerson Insurance pg. 48

Hodgdon Consulting, LLC pg. 63

McGowan Allied

Specialty Insurance pg. 24

Naughton Insurance pg. 16

New Jersey Amusement

Association pg. 46

Palace Playland pg. 54

Premier Rides pg. 20

Quassy Amusement Park pg. 32

Rhode Island Novelty pg. 44

RWS Global pg. 12

Sally Dark Rides pg. 65

Santa's Village pg. 56

Skyline Attractions pg. 42

Sodexo Live! at

Ocean Beach Park pg. 60

Southwick’s Zoo pg. 34

SSA Group pg. 50

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Adventureland Family Fun Park

Outdoor Family Entertainment Center 112 Pt. Judith Road

3DX Scenic

Scenery and Design 11420 Deerfield Road

Cincinnati, OH 45242

www.3dxscenic.com

Tel: 513-469-1015

Mark Rosenzweig, Principal, CBO markr@3dxscenic.com

Matt Waldenmeyer, Principal, COO mwaldenmeyer@3dxscenic.com

AAardvark Antiques

Antiques & Used Rides Dealer

9 JT Connell Highway PO Box 739

Newport, RI 02840

www.aardvarkantiques.com

Tel: 401-849-7233 Fax: 401-849-1591

Jay Grover-Silverstri, Manager info@aardvarkantiques.com

Adventureland

Amusement Park

2245 Broadhollow Road

Farmingdale, NY 11735

Tel: 631-694-6868

www.adventureland.us

Steven Gentile, General Manager steven.gentile@adventureland.us

Paul Gentile, Operations Manager paul.gentile@adventureland.us

Mark Gentile, Operations Manager mark.gentile@adventureland.us

Jimmy Gentille, Operations Manager jimmy.gentile@adventureland.us

Jeanine Gentile, Marketing Manager jeanine.gentile@adventureland.us

Steven A. Gentile, Food & Beverage Manager stevenagentile@adventureland.us

Bobby Amoruso, Food & Beverage Manager bob.amoruso@adventureland.us

Caitlin DiSclafani, Park Manager caitlin.disclafani@adventureland.us

Steve Eger, Maintenance Manager steve.eger@adventureland.us

Narragansett, RI 02882

Tel: 401-789-0030

www.adventurelandri.com

Melissa Kells Burdick, VIce President mkellsburdick@yahoo.com

Aerial NDT Inspection, Inc.

Non-Destructive Testing Specialists PO Box 1386

Milton, NH 03851

Tel: 603-652-9092 Fax: 603-652-9093

www.aerialndt.com

Scott Shanaman, President scott@aerialndt.com

David Nichols, General Manager dave@aerialndt.com

AIMS International Trade Association for Manufacturers & Suppliers (Affiliate Member) PO Box 5178 Jacksonville, FL 32247

Tel: 714-425-5747 Fax: 714-276-9666

www.aimsintl.org

Amy Lowenstein, Executive Director amy.lowenstein@aimsintl.com

Rick Achard, Operations Manager rick.achard@aimsintl.com

Alliance of Massachusetts

Amusement Businesses & Attractions (AMABA) (Affiliate Member) 27 Mica Lane, Suite 202

Wellesley, MA 02481

Tel: 781-237-0600 Fax: 781-237-6010

www.amabaa.org

David Daly djd@amabaa.org

Paul Cavanaugh pfc@amabaa.org

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American Coaster Enthusiasts

New England (Affiliate Member)

PO Box 540261

Grand Prairie, TX 75054

Tel: 469-278-2663

www.aceonline.org

Karen April, New England Regional Rep kapril@aceonline.org

Amusement Advantage

Guest Service Solutions

12650 West 64th Avenue, #E-426 Arvada, CO 80004

Tel: 303-234-9946 Fax: 866-430-9750

Toll Free: 800-362-9946 www.amusementadvantage.com

Scot Carson, President scarson@amusementadvantage.com

Amusement Associates

Inspections, Consulting, and On-Site

Technical Training

35 Scenic View Drive

Northfield, CT 06778

Tel: 516-523-1677

www.aaofny.com

Steve Yanosik, Principal steve@aaofny.com

Amusement Entertainment Risk Insurance Agency

Attractions Insurance Provider

123 Old Troy Road Fitzwilliam, NH 03447

Tel: 727-421-3569

www.amusemententertainmentrisk.com

Gene Berger, President g.berger@ amusemententertainmentrisk.com

Rick D’Aprile, Vice President r.daprile@amusemententertainmentrisk.com

Sam Ryan, Account Manager sryan@jkj.com

Amusement Today

Attractions Industry Trade Publication

PO Box 5427

Arlington, TX 76005-5427

Tel: 817-460-7220

editorial@amusementoday.com www.amusementtoday.com www.goldenticketawards.com

Gary Slade, President & Publisher gslade@amusementtoday.com

John Robinson, Editor & Production Manager jrobinson@amusementtoday.com

Apex Entertainment LLC

Family Entertainment Center 21 Apex Drive

Marlborough, MA 01752

Tel: 508-251-8666 www.apexentertainment.com

Marcus Kemblowski, COO mkemblowski@apexentertainment.com

Joey Slawinski, Director of Operations jslawinski@apexentertainment.com

Apple Industries

Photo Booth Manufacturer

200 Forest Drive, Building 8 Greenvale, NY 11548

Tel: 516-619-8000

www.appleindustries.com

Greg Morrow, National Service Manager gregmorrow@applephotobooth.com

Aquaboggan Water Park

Water Park

980 Portland Road Saco, ME 04072

Tel: 207-282-3112

www.aquabogganwaterpark.com

Ethan Mongue, General Manager ethan@aquabogganwaterpark.com

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Aquatic Development Group

Waterpark Designers/Builders

13 Green Mountain Drive

PO Box 648

Cohoes, NY 12047

Tel: 518-783-0038 Fax: 518-783-0474

www.aquaticgroup.com

Ken Ellis, CEO

Jim Dunn, President

Bruce Quay, COO

David Keim, VP Business Development davidk@aquaticgroup.com

Ray Lauenstein, Business Development rayl@aquaticgroup.com

Julie Kline, Marketing Manager julie.kline@aquaticgroup.com

ASTM International International Standards Development Organization (Affiliate Member)

100 Barr Harbor Drive

West Conshohocken, PA 19428

Tel: 610-832-9719 Fax: 610-832-9666

www.astm.org

Katerina Koperna, Manager kkoperna@astm.org

Franceen Gonzales, F24 Committee Chair franceen.gonzales@whitewaterwest.com

Atlantic Beach Park

Beachfront Carousel & Arcade

321-328 Atlantic Avenue

Misquamicut, RI 02891

Tel: 401-322-0504

www.atlanticbeachpark.com

Charles Trefes, Owner c.a.trafes@gmail.com

Amy Trefes, Manager akmartira@gmail.com

Atlantic Hospitality Group, LLC

Restaurant & Event Center Company 4 Oceanfront North

Salisbury, MA 01952

Tel: 978-423-6336

www.atlantichg.com

Wayne Capolupo, Owner wcapolupo@atlantichg.com

Kathy Aiello, Director kaiello@atlantichg.com

Bass Resort Sales

BSouvenirs & Retail Merchandise Dealer

241 Francis Avenue

Mansfield, MA 02048

Tel: 508-878-4789 Fax: 888-511-6994

www.bassresortsales.com

Mike Bass, Vice President Sales souvenirsetc@gmail.com

Baynum Solutions

Painting solutions and industrial coatings 942 Saratoga Street

Newport, KY 41071

Tel: 859-491-9800 Fax: 859-655-7422

www.baynum.com

Chris Baynum, Founder

Walt Bowser, President - Amusement Solutions wbowser@baynum.com

Melissa Bamford, Director - Marketing mbamford@baynum.com

Andy Maurek, Director - Amusement Solutions amaurek@baynum.com

Betson Enterprises - A Division of H. Betti Industries, Inc.

Amusement Game Sales and FEC Game Room

Design

Corporate Office

303 Paterson Plank Road Carlstadt, NJ 07072

Tel: 800-524-2343

www.betson.com

James Liess, Senior Director of Marketing jliess@betson.com

Amanda Mannix, Marketing Manager amannix@betson.com

New England Office

Tel: 781-821-8533

Joe Kirby, New England Sales jkirby@betson.com

Ray Borges, New England Sales rborges@betson.com

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Bob’s Space Racers, Inc

Worldwide Provider of Amusement Games

427 Whac-A-Mole Way

Daytona Beach, FL 32117

Tel: 386-677-0761 Fax: 386-677-0794

www.bobsspaceracers.com

Jack Cook, President jcook@bobsspaceracers.com

Jack Mendes, President BSR Group, LLC jack@bobsspaceracers.com

Bowen, John & Beth

Past President, Secretary, and Hall of Fame 116 Prichard St

Fitchburg, MA 01420

Tel: 978-345-4345 Fax: 978-343-7404

John Bowen

bowen.law@gmail.com

Beth Bowen bsquare1@comcast.net

Bumper Boats, Inc.

Kiddie Bumper Boats Manufacturer 9 JT Connell Highway PO Box 739

Newport, RI 02840

Tel: 401-849-7233 Fax: 401-849-1591

Toll Free: 800.446.1052

www.kiddiebumperboats.com

Arthur Grover, President agrover@kiddiebumperboats.com

Kathy Silvestri, Secretary/Treasurer kathy@kiddiebumperboats.com

CCanobie Gifts

Retail Operator at Canobie Lake Park 21 Cypress St Lawrence, MA 01841

Tel: 978.821.4342

Suzanne McHugh Piscitello, Owner & NEAAPA Hall of Fame smchpisc@aol.com

Canobie Lake Park

Amusement and Water Park

85 North Policy Street PO Box 190 Salem, NH 03079

Tel: 603-893-3506 Fax: 603-890-2404

www.canobie.com

Carl Berni, President, NEAAPA Past President & NEAAPA Hall of Fame

Ray Captell, Sr., Senior Vice President & NEAAPA Hall of Fame

Christine Ulaky, Treasurer & NEAAPA Hall of Fame

chris@canobielake.com

Anthony Berni, Jr., Vice President of Operations & NEAAPA Hall of Fame

Tim Pearse, Park Manager tpearse@canobielake.com

Ryan DeMaria, Operations Manager & NEAAPA Past President ryan@canobielake.com

Chris Nicoli, Brand Manager & NEAAPA President cnicoli@canobielake.com

Scott Hills, Group Sales Manager scott@canobielake.com

Garett Borrows, Food & Beverage Manager garett@canobielake.com

John Reed, Rides & Attractions Maintenance Director jreed@canobielake.com

Justin Winward, Rides Manager jwinward@canobielake.com

Jenny Goulski, Aquatics Manager jgoulski@canobielake.com

Adria Verrocchi, Marketing & Entertainment Manager adria@canobielake.com

Brian Dalton, Games/Retail Manager brian@canobielake.com

Stephen McPherson, Security & EMS Manager steve@canobielake.com

Tyler Querol, Guest Services Manager tyler@canobielake.com

Yeison Cruz, Food & Beverages Ops Manager yeison@canobielake.com

Mark O’Reilly, Human Resources Manager mark@canobielake.com

Miranda Winward, Marketing & Entertainment Assistant Manager mronan@canobielake.com

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Carello’s Carousel, Inc. ~ Carello’s Carousel Arcade

Arcade and Merry-Go-Round

118 Park Avenue PO Box 803

Sylvan Beach, NY 13157

Tel: 315-762-4361

www.carellosarcade.com

David Carello, Owner david@carellosarcade.com

Carousel Family Fun Center

Roller Skating and Arcade 1055 Auburn Street Whitman, MA 02382

Tel: 781-857-1286 www.carouselskate.com

Charlene A. Conway, Owner charcarosl@aol.com

Robert Conway, Owner

Carroll, Edward J.

Past President & Hall of Fame 5111 E. Calle Brillante Tuscon, AZ 85718

Tel: 520.615.3075 Cell: 413.335.3019 edcarrolljr@msn.com

The Cave

Family Entertainment Center

13 Stony Hill Road

Bethel, CT 06482

Tel: 203-434-1042 Fax: 203-738-2899 www.thecavect.com

Mark Barra, Owner mark@thecavect.com

Central Amusement International

Amusement Ride Operator of Luna Park in Coney Island 1000 Surf Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11224

Tel: 973-334-8133

www.lunaparknyc.com

Alessandro Zamperla, President/CEO alex@caiparks.com

Tracee Zamperla, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility tracee.zamperla@caiparks.com

Sharon White, Director of Human Resources sharon.white@caiparks.com

Chargerback Lost & Found

Lost & Found Online Software

75 Caliente Street

Reno, NV 89509

Tel: 775-230-3067

www.chargerback.com

Michael “Mac” McLaughlin, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer mac@chargerback.com

Dallas Colodny, PR/Marketing Manager dallas@chargerback.com

Clark’s Bears

Trained Bears, Scenic Railroad, Circus and Family Entertainment Center 110 US Route 3 PO Box 1

Lincoln, NH 03251

Tel: 603-745-8913 Fax: 603-745-2490

www.clarksbears.com

Murray Clark, Animal Handler murray@clarksbears.com

Nola Clark, Treasurer nola@clarksbears.com

Maureen Clark, Animal Handler maureen@clarksbears.com

Anne Clark-Englert, Human Resources Manager anne@clarksbears.com

CLM Risk Management

Inspections, Consulting, Technical Training 651 Providence St Woonsocket, RI 02895

Tel: 401-743-2535

www.clmriskmanagement.com

Melissa Plante, President mp@clmriskmanagement.com

Don Fleck, VP Operations df@clmriskmanagement.com

Connor, Edward M.

Past President and Hall of Fame

Summer Address: 222 South Westfield St. Feeding Hills, MA 01030

Winter Address: 7613 Niantic Avenue

Sebastian, FL 32958

Cell: 413-519-5174

econnorneaapa@comcast.net

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Coombs, Jerry

Individual Member

35 Goff Avenue

Pawtucket, RI 02860

Tel: 401-616-5805

midwayman2@aol.com

Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast

Beverages Supplier

1 Executive Park Drive, Suite 330 Bedford, NH 03110

Tel: 603-627-7871 Fax: 603-627-6108

www.cokenortheast.com

Mark Francouer, President

David Dumont, Vice President, Operations ddumont@cokenortheast.com

Joe Flaherty, Senior Director of Sales jflaherty@cokenortheast.com

DDaly Cavanaugh LLP

Amusement and Entertainment Law

27 Mica Lane, Suite 202

Wellesley, MA. 02481

Tel: 781-237-0600 Fax: 781-237-6010

www.dalycavanaugh.com

David J. Daly, Managing Partner & NEAAPA Past President djd@dalylaw.com

Paul F. Cavanaugh, Partner pfc@dalylaw.com

Clodagh Lane, Attorney cmlane@dalylaw.com

Daly Kenney Group, LLC

Dunkin Donuts Franchisee PO Box 51147

New Bedford, MA 02745

Tel: 508-995-0513 Fax: 508-995-8326

Bill Daly bill.daly@ddnedc.com

Bernie Kenney bernie.kennie@ddnedc.com

DEA Consulting Inspections and Consulting

117 Daniel Way

Newark, NY 14513

Tel: 585-748-8015

Don Ahrans doctorj062000@yahoo.com

Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park

Amusement Park on Coney Island Boardwalk 1025 Boardwalk Brooklyn, NY 11224

Tel: 718-372-2592

www.denoswonderwheel.com

Dennis Vourderis, Co-Owner & VP denoswonderwheel@aol.com

Denos Vourderis, Manager denos.vourderis@gmail.com

Deno “DJ” Vourderis, Manager denowonderwheel@gmail.com

Dippin’ Dots, LLC

Food & Beverage Supplier 5101 Charter Oak Drive Paducah, KY 42001

Tel: 270-443-8994 Fax: 270-443-8994 www.dippindots.com

Kim Milite, Senior Director - Core Sales kimmil@dippindots.com

Bryan Carney, National Account Sales Manager brycar@dippindots.com

Niambi Sharperson, Senior Director-Core Sales niasha@dippindots.com

Alyssa Tattoli, Territoy Sales Manager atattoli@dippindots.com

Dream Machine Entertainment, LLC

Family Entertainment Center PO Box 1237

Princeton, MA 01541

Tel: 617-281-7700 Fax: 978-464-5688

Robert Lawrence, Owner boblawrencedm@msn.com

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EEastern States Exposition

Agricultural, Educational, Entertainment Venue & Home to the Big E 1305 Memorial Ave

West Springfield, MA 01089

Tel: 413-737-2443 Fax: 413-787-0127

www.TheBigE.com

Eugene Cassidy, President & CEO gcassidy@thebige.com

Catherine Pappas, Communications Mgr cpappas@thebige.com

Cliff Hedges, Director of Public Safety & Security chedges@thebige.com

Noreen Tassinari, Director of Marketing ntassinari@thebige.com

Steve Ferraro, Director of Operations sferraro@thebige.com

Tim Garstka, Director of Sales tgartska@thebige.com

Christine Byrne, Direcotor of Finance cbyrne@thebige.com

Rob Gottsche, Event Relations Manager rgottsche@thebige.com

Ellis & Associates, Inc.

Watepark Safety Consultants PO Box 2160

Windemere, FL 34786

Tel: 407-401-7117 Fax: 631-614-7966 www.jellis.com

Richard “RAC” Carroll, Sr. Vice President & COO richard.carroll@jellis.com

Joe Stefanyak, VP, Ellis Education joe.stefanyak@jellis.com

Darlene Reese-Sittig, Education & Operations Manager darreesesittig@gmail.com

Extreme Engineering

Adventure Ride and Roller Coaster Design and Manufacturing

1391 Flat Creek Road

Athens, TX 75751

Tel: 916-663-1560 Fax: 916-660-9127

www.extremeengineering.com

Philip Wilson, Executive Vice President phil@extremeengineering.com

Kris Benken, Sales Director of Adventure Rides kris@extremeengineering.com

Essex Steam Train and Riverboat Scenic Railroad and Boat Rides

Physical Address: 1 Railroad Avenue

Essex, CT 06426

Mailing Address: PO Box 452

Essex, CT 06426

Tel: 860-767-0103 Fax: 860-767-0104

www.essexsteamtrain.com

Kevin Dodd, President kdodd@essexsteamtrain.com

Robert Wuchert, VP, Treasurer, and CFO bwuchert@essexsteamtrain.com

Maureen Quintin, Marketing mquintin@essexsteamtrain.com

FThe Fairbank Group

Ski Resort Owner/Operator 37 Corey Road Hancock, MA 01237

Tel: 413-738-5806

www.fairbankgrp.com

Tyler Fairbank, Owner

Family Entertainment Group

Amusement and Arcade Operator 1265 Hamilton Parkway Itasca, IL 60143

Tel: 847-842-6310

www.fegllc.com

George Smith, Owner george.smith@fegllc.com

Mark Nesfeder, SVP Operations mark.nesfeder@fegllc.com

Lisa Price, VP Brand Development lisa.price@fegllc.com

Steve Paris, VP Operations - East Coast steve.paris@fegllc.com

Bill Michalski, Director of Equipment & Safety bill.michalski@fegllc.com

Scott Brown, Director of Marketing scott.brown@fegllc.com

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Fiesta Shows - Dean & Flynn Enterprises

Mobile Amusements Operator

PO Box 460

Seabrook, NH 03874

Tel: 603-474-5424 Fax: 603-474-5495

www.fiestashows.com

Eugene “EJ” Dean, President ejdean@msn.com

Chris Chagros, General Manager cchagros@comcast.net

Michael Chagros, michael.chagros@gmail.com

Fun World

Family Entertainment Center

200 Daniel Webster Highway Nashua, NH 03060

Tel: 603-888-8735 Fax: 603-888-3860

www.funworldnh.com

Sandra (Gulezian) Manougian, Owner manougians@juno.com

Peter Manougian, Manager manougians@comcast.net

FunStuf Companies

Family Entertainment Center & Rental Company

791 Water Street

Fitchburg, MA 01420

Tel: 978-342-5000

www.funstufrentals.com

Fran Dower, Proprietor & NEAAPA Past President info@funstufrentals.com

Funtown Splashtown USA

Amusement and Water Park

774 Portland Road PO Box 29

Saco, ME 04072

Tel: 207-284-5139 Fax: 207-283-4716

www.funtownsplashtownusa.com

Violet Y. Cormier, President

William Cormier, Sr. Vice President

Kevin Cormier, Vice President

Cory Hutchinson, VP/General Manager & NEAAPA Past President coryh@funtownusa.com

Karen H. Cormier, Personnel Director

Gail Cormier, Retail Sales Director

Candace Galbreath, Points-of-Sale Director

Kim Hutchinson, Group Sales & Marketing Director

Cory Cormier, Maintenance Supervisor coryc@funtownusa.com

William Gagnon, Splashtown Ops Manager billg@funtownusa.com

Chris King, Funtown Operations Manager chrisk@funtownusa.com

Mariah Hawkins, IT-Groups mhawkins@funtownusa.com

Jekka Cormier, International Team Member Coordinator jekkac@funtownusa.com

GGateway Ticketing Systems, Inc.

Ticket and admission control solutions

445 County Line Road

Gilbertsville, PA 19525

Tel: 610-987-4000

www.gatewayticketing.com

Michael Andre, President mandre@gatewayticketing.com

Chris Angelos, Director of Sales cangelos@gatewayticketing.com

Sharon Parker, Senior Marketing Manager sparker@gatewayticketing.com

Chad Wallace, Business Solutions Architect cwallace@gatewayticketing.com

Andrea Scott, Customer Success Manager ascott@gatewayticketing.com

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Give Kids The World

Non-profit resort in Central Florida

(Affiliate Member)

210 South Bass Road

Kissimmee, FL 34756

Tel: 407-396-1114 Fax: 407-396-1207

www.givekidstheworld.org

Pam Landwirth, President & CEO paml@gktw.org

Shaun O’Brien, Sr. Dir. of Guest Experience & Mission Outreach shauno@gktw.org

Global Scenic Services

Provider of Custom Designs, Scenery Fabrication, Staging, and Rentals

46 Brookfield Avenue

Bridgeport, CT 06610

Tel: 203-334-2130

www.globalscenicservices.com

James Malski, President jmalski@globalscenicservices.com

Peter Falco, Director of Project Management pfalco@globalscenicservices.com

Good Stuff, a division of Basic Fun, Inc.

Toys and Novelties

301 Yamato Road, Suite 4200

Boca Raton, FL 33431

Tel: 561-997-8901 Fax: 855-676-2515

www.goodstuff.com

Sid Bannon, CEO

David Chazen, President

Hank Mackin, Executive VP hank.mackin@basicfun.com

Stephen Chernin, Executive VP stephen.chernin@basicfun.com

David Hyman, VP Product Development dhyman@basicfun.com

Joel Alicea, Marketing Director jalicea@thebridgedirect.com

Eric Lashin, Sales Representative emlsales@live.com

Grant’s Rental

Party Equipment and Rentals

10 Bedford Park

Bridgewater, MA 02324

Tel: 508-279-0950 Fax: 508-279-1337

www.grantsrental.com

Brian Grant, President grantsrentals@gmail.com

Great Coasters International, Inc.

Roller Coaster Manufacturer 2627 State Route 890

Sunbury, PA 17801

Tel: 570-286-9600

www.greatcoasters.com

Joyce Stablewski, Director joyce@greatcoasters.com

Ryan Felty, Procurement Manager ryan@greatcoasters.com

Olivia Hain, Dir. of Public Relations/Marketing olivia@greatcoasters.com

Greenheart Exchange

Foreign Exchange Student Programs 742 N. LaSalle Drive, Suite 300

Chicago, IL 60654

Tel: 312-944-2544

www.greenheartexchange.org

Marcelle Benedicta, VP of Marketing mbenedicta@greenheart.org

Renee Clarke, Sr. Employer Relations Manager rclarke@greenheart.org

Guertin Graphics and Awards

Screen Printing, Banners, and Trophies 136 Southbridge Street Worcester, MA 01608

Tel: 508-754-0200 Fax: 508-798-0060

www.guertingraphics.com

John Guertin, President john@guertingraphics.com

HHaas & Wilkerson Insurance

Attractions Insurance Provider 4300 Shawnee Mission Parkway Fairway, KS 66205

Tel: 913-432-4400 Fax: 913-676-9389

www.hwins.com

Ryan Wilkerson, President ryan.wilkerson@hwins.com

Bradford Doolittle, Producer & Risk Manager bradford.doolittle@hwins.com

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Hampton Beach Amusement Corp.

Family Entertainment Center

211 Ocean Blvd.

PO Box 263

Hampton, NH 03842-0263

Tel: 603-926-3831 Fax: 603-926-3831

Frank Kennedy, President

Jack Kennedy, Vice President

Hanasab Insurance Services *

Entertainment Industry Insurance Provider

625 South Fairfax Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90036

Tel: 323-782-8454

Robert Ferrer, Senior Vice President robert@hanasabinsurance.com

Happy Wheels Skate Center *

Roller Skating Center

3 Chabot Street

Westbrook, ME 04092

Tel: 207-797-8207

Derek Fitzgerald, Owner/Operator westbrook@skatehappywheels.com

Harkins, Robert

Past President & Hall of Fame

41 Cosgrove Street

Agawam, MA 01001-3601

Tel: 413-786-7085

bsharkins41@comcast.net

High Mountain Enterprises

Attractions Consulting and Management

48 Linda Avenue

White Plains, NY 10605

Tel: 914-714-5799 Fax: 914-428-4580

www.highmountainent.com

Joseph Montalto, President joemontalto1@gmail.com

Hodgdon Consulting, LLC

Marketing, Advertising, and PR Consulting 435 Gorham Road

Scarborough, ME 04074

Tel: 207-536-8192

www.edhodgdon.com

Ed Hodgdon, Creative Director hodgdonconsulting@gmail.com

IAAPA - International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions

International Trade Association (Affiliate Member) 4155 West Taft Vineland Road

Orlando, FL 32837

Tel: 321-319-7600 Fax: 321-319-7690

www.iaapa.org

Jakob Wahl, President and CEO jwahl@iaapa.org

Storm Tussey, EVP & Chief Membership Officer stussey@iaapa.org

Eryka Washington Perry, Dir. Global Comms. eperry@iaapa.org

Mike Shelton, Regional VP & Executive Director IAAPA North America mshelton@iaapa.org

Sean Bonner, Director - Education & Membership sbonner@iaapa.org

Keith Stephenson, Director, Public Affairs kstephenson@iaapa.org

Zachary Stokes, Manager, Public Affairs zstokes@iaapa.org

IALDA - International Amusement & Leisure Defense Association

Defense Attorney Association (Affiliate Member) 6009 Brownsboro Park Blvd, Suite C

Louisville, KY 40207

Tel: 502-473-0956 Fax: 502-473-7352

www.ialda.org

Jeffrey Johnson, Board President jwj@j2law.com

Paul Cavanaugh, Vice President pfc@dalylaw.com

Stephen Tasch, Treasurer stasch@ridelaw.com

Gaylee Gillim, Secretary ggillim@gillimlaw.com

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Immersive Productions *

Exhibition & Event Producers

7111 Dixie Highway, Suite 323

Clarkston, MI 48346

Tel: 248-202-4662

www.immersiveproductions.com

Matt Flynn, CEO matt@immersiveproductions.com

In The Game

Family Entertainment Center

535 Lowell Street

Peabody, MA 01960

Tel: 978-871-2860

https://peabody.inthegame.net/

Paul Leszczynski, General Manager paul.leszczynski@fegllc.com

Mike Perry, Assistant General Manager mike.perry@fegllc.com

Denise DeSimone, Sales & Marketing Manager denise.desimone@fegllc.com

InCord *

Custom Safety Netting Solutions

226 Upton Road

Colchester, CT 06415

Tel: 860-537-1414

www.incord.com

Robin Ritz, Owner & Sales Manager robinr@incord.com

Quinn McKenna, Sales Manager qmckenna@incord.com

Erica Piekarski, Sales Manager ericap@incord.com

Intermark Ride Group

New and Used Ride Equipment 1613 Otter Creek Road Nashville, TN 37215

Tel: 615-370-9625

www.intermarkridegroup.com

Gina Guglielmi, President gina@intermarkridegroup.com

Giuliana Guglielmi, Project Manager giuliana@intermarkridegroup.com

International Ride Training

Hospitality, Safety, Training and Auditing

228 Cumberland Circle

Nashville, TN 37214

Tel: 615-885-4960

www.ridetraining.com

Patty Beazley, CEO & Founder patty@ridetraining.com

Cindee Huddy, COO & Founder cindee@ridetraining.com

Erik Beard, General Counsel erik@ridetraining.com

Anna Danau, Dir. Strategic Engagement anna.danau@hospitalityintelusa.com

Interskate 91 South

Roller Skating Center 2043 Boston Road Wilbraham, MA 01095 Tel: 413-543-3991 www.interskate91.com/south/

Rob Gould, President rob@interskate91.com

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Kimball Farm *

Family Entertainment Center and Ice Cream Manufacturer 400 Littleton Road Westford, MA 01886 Tel: 978-486-3891 www.kimballfarm.com

Bradley Kimball, Vice President bkimball@kimballfarm.com

Ed Dumont, General Manager edumont@kimballfarm.com

Zachary Cournoyer, Dir. Amusement Devices zcournoyer@kimballfarm.com

Paige Baptista, Director of Events pbaptista@kimballfarm.com

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LL3DFX, LLC

Design/Build Theming Company

640 Remington Blvd, Suite C

Bolingbrook, IL 60440

Tel: 815-727-5454

www.L3DRX.com

Paul Ciesiun, President paul@L3DFX.com

Emily Popovich, Chief of Sales & Business Dev. epopovich@outdoorfactory.us

Lake Compounce Theme Park & Campground

Amusement, Water Park, and Campground

822 Lake Ave

Bristol, CT 06010

Tel: 860-583-3300 Fax: 860-589-7974

www.lakecompounce.com

Doug Hemphill, General Manager doug.hemphill@lakecompounce.com

Megan Major, Director of Operations megan.major@lakecompounce.com

Collin Smith, Ride Operations Manager collin.smith@lakecompounce.com

Amanda Antonioli, Food & Beverage Manager amanda.antonioli@lakecompounce.com

Meg Forno, Director of Marketing meg.forno@lakecompounce.com

Laser Bounce - Family Fun Centers

Family Entertainment Centers

80-28 Cooper Avenue, Unit 6-004

Queens, NY 11385

Tel: 347-599-1919

www.laserbounce.com

Ryan D’Amico, Chief Fun Officer ryan@laserbounce.com

LEGO® Discovery Center Boston

LEGO®-themed Family Entertainment Center

598 Assembly Row

Somerville, MA 02145

Tel: 617-702-5590

www.legodiscoverycenter.com/boston

Rachel Meissner, General Manager rachel.meissner@merlinentertainments.biz

Jonathan Tanco, Operations Manager jonathan.tanco@merlinentertainments.biz

Cecilia Hennessy, Marketing manager cecilia.hennessy@merlinentertainments.biz

LEGOLAND® New York Resort

LEGO® Theme Park and Hotel 1 LEGOLAND Blvd

Goshen, NY 10924

Tel: 845-410-0290 www.legoland.com/new-york

Stephanie Johnson, Divisional Director stephanie.johnson@LEGOLAND.com

Jan Mahoney, Director of Operations jan.mahoney@LEGOLAND.com

Dragan Dimov, Head of Marketing dragan.dimov@LEGOLAND.com

Jessica Woodson, Head of Human Resources jessica.woodson@LEGOLAND.com

Natasha Waghorn, Finance Director natasha.waghorn@LEGOLAND.com

Merry Wilson, Director of Retail & Partnerships merry.wilson@LEGOLAND.com

Leisure Labs, LLC

Ride, Leisure, & Amusement industry manufacturer representatives 5160 Station Way Sarasota, FL 34233

Tel: 941-925-0535 www.leisurelabsllc.com

Tim Viox, Sales Executive viox@leisurelabsllc.com

Cory Patrick, Sales Executive cory@leisurelabsllc.com

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Leon de Oro USA - An American Netting Company *

Nets and Netting Company

15 Commerce Drive, Suite 1 North Branford, CT 06471

Tel: 833-888-2634

us.leondeoro.com

Matthew Zaleski, Sales Representative matthewz@leondeoro.com

Level99 *

Challenge-Based Entertainment Center

One Providence Place Providence, RI 02903

Tel: 401-680-9499

www.level99.com

Matt DuPlessie, CEO mduplessie@level99.com

Steve Gioe, Director of Venue Operations sgioe@level99.com

Lipkin, Stephen

Past President 108B Newtown Road

Acton, MA 01720

Tel: 978-430-2987 stephenlipkin@gmail.com

LJM and Associates, Inc.

Safety Inspection Services

2142 Arch Avenue Oldsmar, FL 34677

Tel: 727-365-4473

www.ljmsafety.com

Rob Gavel, Owner rgavel@ljmsafety.com

Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves

Natural Boulder Cave Attraction 1712 Lost River Road, PO Box 87 North Woodstock, NH 03262

Tel: 603-745-8031 Fax: 603-745-4811

www.lostrivergorge.com

Philip Mayo, General Manager gm@lostrivergorge.com

MMaclan Corporation

Roller Coaster Wheel Manufacturer 1808 South Combee Road Lakeland, FL 33801

Tel: 863-665-4814 Fax: 863-667-1245

www.maclan.com

Phil Lane, Sr., Owner/President phil@maclan.com

Dale Maslyn, General Manager dale@maclan.com

Maegan Wallace, Amusement Sales/Marketing maegan@maclan.com

Mansfield Paper Company

Wholesale Products Distributor

Physical Address: 380 Union Street West Springfield, MA 01089

Mailing Address PO Box 1070 West Springfield, MA 01090

Tel: 413-781-2000 Fax: 413-734-9666

www.mansfieldpaper.com

Scott Parent, President rsp@mansfieldpaper.com

McGowan Allied Specialty

Insurance

Attractions Insurance Provider 140 Fountain Parkway St. Petersburg, FL 33716

Tel: 800-235-8774 Fax: 888-345-1588

www.mcgowanallied.com

Drew Tewksbury, Director of Sales & Marketing dtewksbery@mcgowanallied.com

Steve DelVecchio, Director of Underwriting sdelvecchio@mcgowanallied.com

Glenn Harris, Associate Vice President gharris@mcgowanallied.com

Joe James, Senior Producer jjames@mcgowanallied.com

Annie Shugart, Marketing & Client Relations ashugart@mcgowanallied.com

Lisa Cummings, Marketing & Client Relations lcummings@mcgowanallied.com

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Mellowship Entertainment

Event Management & Talent Buying

1115 Memorial Drive

West Springfield, MA 01089

Tel: 413-478-5329

John Juliano, Partner jj@mellowship.com

Anne-Alise Pietruska, Partner aa@mellowship.com

Mendes, Jack

Individual Member

220 Cheeseburger Drive

Daytona Beach, FL 32124

Tel: 386-405-7616 Fax: 386-672-2215 paarrow@aol.com

Mini Melts, Inc

Specialty Food Supplier

245 Asylum Street Norwich, CT 06360

Tel: 860-889-7300 Fax: 860-887-1033 www.minimelts.com

Tom Mosey, CEO Mini Melts, Inc. tmosey@minimelts.com

Shawn Kilcoyne, CEO Mini Melts USA, Inc. shawn@minimelts.com

Dan Kilcoyne, President dan@minimelts.com

Charlie Hanna, Vice President Business Dev. charlie@minimelts.com

Larry Brean, VP Operations larry@minimelts.com

Dan Korteweg, General Manager dkorteweg@minimelts.com

Paul Fox, Regional Sales Representative pfox@minimelts.com

Brian Walsh, Cool Cream Sweets brianmwal@aol.com

Morningside - A Kitty Hawk Kites

Flight Park

Hang Gliding & Kite Flying

357 Morningside Lane

Charlestown, NH 03603

Tel: 603-542-4416 Fax: 603-543-9577

www.flymorningside.com

John Harris, President ucanfly@kittyhawk.com

Luke Baer, Marketing & Sales Director marketing@kittyhawk.com

Mike Holmes, Morningside Manager mholmes@flymorningside.com

Mystic Aquarium Aquarium

55 Coogan Boulevard Mystic, CT 06355

Tel: 860-572-5955 Fax: 860-572-5969

www.mysticaquarium.org

Susette Tibus, President & CEO stibus@mysticaquarium.org

C. Rodney Daniels, VP Guest Experience rdaniels@mysticaquarium.org

Sacha De Souza, Director of Guest Experience sdesouza@mysticaquarium.org

Meagan Seacor, VP External Relations mseacor@mysticaquarium.org

MV Rides

Wooden Coasters and Ride Sales 31096 US Highway 27 Haines City, FL 33844

Tel: 863-439-9403 Fax: 863-439-9391

www.mvrides.com

Nathan Jones, President n.jones@mvrides.com

David Welsh, Sales Director - Specialty Products & Services d.welsh@mvrides.com

Eve Melanson, VP of Marketing emelanson@mvrides.com

Matthew Robbins, Project Manager m.robbins@mvrides.com

NNAARSO - National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (Affiliate Member)

107 Dunbar Avenue, Suite Q

Oldsmar, FL 34677

Tel: 813-661-2779 Fax: 813-685-5117

www.naarso.com

Leonard Cavalier, Executive Director lenny@naarso.com

Holly Coston, Office Administrator info@naarso.com

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National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives

Affiliate Member PO Box 5424

Arlington, TX 76005-5424

Tel: 817-460-7220

www.rollercoastermuseum.org

Jeff Novotny, Chairman jeffn@larsonintl.com

Gary Slade, Previous Chairman gslade@amusementtoday.com

Hunter Novotny, Treasurer huntern@larsonintl.com

National Ticket Company

Custom Tickets, Wristbands and Specialty Items

PO Box 547

Shamokin, PA 17872-0547

Tel: 570-672-2900 Fax: 570-672-2999

www.nationalticket.com

Joseph Shacklett, Director of Sales jshacklett@nationalticket.com

James Brouse, Inside Sales jbrouse@nationalticket.com

Nature’s Art Village at Dinosaur Place

Family Entertainment Center

1650 Route 85

Oakdale, CT 06370

Tel: 860-443-4367 Fax: 860-443-0253

www.naturesartvillage.com

Linda & Roger Phillips, Owners linda@naturesartvillage.com

Jacob Orenstein, Marketing Director jake@naturesartvillage.com

Naughton Insurance Inc.

Attractions Insurance Agency

PO Box 6192

Providence, RI 02940-6192

Tel: 401-433-4000 Fax: 401-433-5460

www.naughtoninsurance.com

Kevin J. Naughton, President/CEO & NEAAPA Past President kevin@naughtoninsurance.com

Matthew Naughton, Vice President matt@naughtoninsurance.com

NEAAPA - The Northeast’s Entertainment Association

Regional Trade Association

PO Box 85

Saco, ME 04072

Tel: 877-999-8740

www.neaapa.com

Chris Nicoli, President cnicoli@canobielake.com

Erik Beard, First Vice President erik@ridetraining.com

Ron Patalano, Second Vice President rpatalano@rwpzoo.org

Charlene Conway, Treasurer charcarosl@aol.com

Ed Hodgdon, Secretary x701 secretary@neaapa.com

New England Ice Cream

Full Service Frozen Desserts Distributor

222 Mansfield Avenue Norton, MA 02766

Tel: 774-961-2000

www.newenglandicecream.com

Kim Imbornone, Vice President of Sales kimbornone@neicc.com

New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association

State Tourism & Trade Association (Affiliate Member)

1 Computer Drive South Albany, NY 12205

Tel: 518-465-2300 Fax: 518-465-4025

www.nyshta.org

Mark Dorr, IOM, President mark@nyshta.org

Parks & Attractions Committee Chair: Genevieve Norris-Brown genevieve@seabreeze.com

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NFIB - National Federation of Independent Business (Affiliate Member)

Tel: 617-482-1327

www.nfib.org

Bruce Berke, State Director - NH bruce.berke@nfib.org

Greg Biryla, Reg. Dir. State Gov’t Affairs greg.biryla@nfib.org

Chris Carlozzi, Senior State Director - MA & RI christopher.carlozzi@nfib.org

David Clough, State Director - ME david.clough@nfib.org

Andrew Markowski, State Director - CT andrew.markowski@nfib.org

Ashley Ranslow, State Director - NY ashley.ranslow@nfib.org

Shawn Shouldice, State Director - VT shawn.shouldice@nfib.org

NJAA

- New Jersey Amusement Association

State Trade Association (Affiliate Member) PO Box 178

Seaside Heights, NJ 08751-0178

Tel: 732-240-0000 Fax: 732-240-0002 www.njamusements.com

Marty Shapiro, President gateway26@sisna.com

Gary Ballaban, Second Vice President gary@pipelinegames.com

Scott Simpson, Secretary/Treasurer scott@boardwalkfun.com

Kim (Rolle) Samarelli, Executive Director njaa40plus@aol.com

Ed McGlynn, Government Relations ejmcg709@aol.com

Lary Zucker, Legal Counsel lizucker@mdwcg.com

North American Amusement, Inc.

Mobile Amusements Operator 641 Summer Street

Weymouth, MA. 02188

Tel: 781-337-1901 Fax: 781-335-5298 www.northamericanamusement.com

Bob Perkins, President bobnaa@comcast.net

Bobbie-Jo White, Operations Manager bobnna@comcast.net

NXT Capture

Souvenir Photo Equipment Supplier 10524 Moss Park Rd, Suite 204-623

Orlando, FL 32832

Tel: 417-439-7211

www.nxtcapture.com

Brian Ramdat, Founder brian@nxtcapture.com

Anya Ramdat, Business Development Director anya@nxtcapture.com

Mark Miller, Vice President of Retail mark@nxtcapture.com

OOABA - Outdoor Amusement Business Association

Mobile Attractions Trade Association (Affiliate Member) 1305 Memorial Avenue West Springfield, MA 01089-3578

Tel: 407-848-8010

www.oaba.org

Greg Chiecko, President & CEO gregc@oaba.org

Sue Gallup, Manager of Programs & Services sueg@oaba.org

Tim Kwiakowski, Dir. Member Services & Sales timk@oaba.org

Ocean Beach Park

Beach Boardwalk and Attractions 1225 Ocean Avenue

New London, CT 06320

Tel: 860-447-3031 Fax: 860-442-1117

www.ocean-beach-park.com

Dave Sugrue, General Manager david.sugrue@sodexo.com

Nick Davidson, Operations Manager nicholas.davidson@sodexo.com

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Outdoor Venture Group, LLC

Aerial Adventure Parks

1700 Post Road, Suite C-16

Fairfield, CT 06824

Tel: 203-692-4900

www.outdoorventures.us

Bahman Azarm, CEO bahman@inthetreetops.com

Candie Fisher, VP Sales & Marketing candie@inthetreetops.com

Melissa Houle, Dir. of Projects & Administration melissa@inthetreetops.com

Micah Salazar, Director of Operations micah@inthetreetops.com

PPalace Playland

Beachfront Amusement Park and Arcade

One Old Orchard St. PO Box 355

Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064

Tel: 207-934-2001 Fax: 207-934-4214

www.palaceplayland.com

Joel Golder, CEO joel_golder@yahoo.com

Paul Golder, VP, Operations paul_golder@hotmail.com

Frederick T. Golder, Counsel ftgolder@gmail.com

Meagan Achenbach, Vice President meagan@palaceplayland.com

PAPA - Pennsylvania Amusement

Parks and Attractions

State Trade Association (Affiliate Member) c/o Knoebel’s Amusement Resort PO Box 317

Elysburg, PA 17824-0317

Tel: 570-672-2572 Fax: 570-672-3293

www.paamusementparks.com

Scott Silar, President sbsilar@hersheypa.com

Rick Knoebel, First Vice President rick@knoebels.com

Tom Rebbie, Second Vice President tom.ptc@comcast.net

Dick Knoebel, Secretary / Treasurer dick@knoebels.com

Patten, James III

Past President & Hall of Fame

164 Ocean Boulevard

Seabrook, NH 03874

Tel: 603-235-2227 jildapatten@comcast.net

PB Amusement, LLC

Manufacturer’s Representative 3603 Golfview Drive Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

Tel: 443-756-0280

Pete Barto, President pbarto@pbamusement.com

Jay Willis, Director of Sales sales@pbamusement.com

PDC

Wristband Manufacturer 27770 North Entertainment Drive, Suite 200 Valencia, CA 91355

Tel: 661-257-0233 www.pdcsolutions.com

Jennifer Scinto, Brand Marketing Manager jennifer_scinto@pdcsolutions.com

Becky Groff, Inside Sales Manager becky_groff@bradycorp.com

Performance Optimist Consulting

Leadership Training for the Attractions Industry

32 Loggers Run Hendersonville, NC 28739

Tel: 407-435-8084

www.performanceoptimist.com

Matt Heller, Founder matt@performanceoptimist.com

Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters Inc.

Roller Coaster Train Designer and Manufacturer

3195 Penn Ave

Hatfield, PA 19440

Tel: 215-799-2155 Fax: 215-799-2158

www.philadelphiatoboggancoastersinc.com

Thomas Rebbie, President/CEO tom.ptc@comcast.net

Janine Rebbie Matscherz, Admin. Assistant janine.ptc@comcast.net

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Playland Park

Oceanside Amusement Park

1 Playland Parkway

Rye, NY 10580

Tel: 914-820-3000

www.playland.com

Barrett Byers, Assistant General Manager bbyers@playland.com

Kerry-Ann Cowan, HR Director kcowan@playland.com

Polar Caves Park

Nature-based Attraction 705 NH Route 25 Rumney, NH 03266

Tel: 603-536-1888 Fax: 603-536-7233 www.polarcaves.com

Alex Templar, General Manager alex.templar@polarcaves.com

Robert LeClair, Assistant Manager retail@polarcaves.com

Powers Great American Midways (Amusements of Rochester)

Mobile Attractions Operator 239 Industrial Blvd. Whiteville, NC 28472

Tel: 813-335-5296

www.powersmidways.com

Corky and Debbie Powers, Owners corky@powersmidways.com

Premier Rides, Inc.

Coaster Designer & Manufacturer

1007 East Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21202

Tel: 410-923-0414 Fax: 410-923-3157

www.premier-rides.com

Jim Seay, President jseay@premier-rides.com

Sara Seay, VP Admin, Sales & Marketing sseay@premier-rides.com

ProActive Response Group *

Safety & Security Training & Consultants

127 Tanner Road

Greenville, SC 29607

Tel: 888-512-3530

www.proactiverg.com

Jon Cross, Director of Operations jcross@proactiverg.com

ProSlide Technology, Inc.

Water Slide Manufacturer

2650 Queensview Drive, Suite 150

Ottawa, ON K2B 8H6 Canada

Tel: 613-526-5522 Fax: 410-923-3157

www.proslide.com

Rick Hunter, President & CEO rhunter@proslide.com

Greg White, Chief Operating Officer gwhite@proslide.com

Ray Smegal, Chief Commercial Officer rsmegal@proslide.com

Jeffrey Janovich, SVP Global Strat. Partnerships jjanovich@proslide.com

Phil Hayles, VP Bus. Dev. & Strategic Accounts phayles@proslide.com

Nik Paas, VP Bus. Dev. & Strategic Accounts npaas@proslide.com

QQuassy Amusement & Waterpark

Lakefront Amusement and Water Park 2132 Middlebury Rd PO Box 887 Middlebury, CT. 06762-0887

Tel: 203-758-2913 Fax: 203-598-7261

www.quassy.com

George Frantzis II, Chairman of the Board, NEAAPA Past President, & NEAAPA Hall of Fame x108

george@quassy.com

John Frantzis, NEAAPA Past President jfrantzis@snet.net

Eric Anderson, President x100 eanderson@quassy.com

George Frantzis III, Human Resources Director george3@quassy.com

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RRalph S. Alberts Co., Inc.

Amusement Ride Padding Manufacturer

60 Choate Circle

Montoursville, PA 17754

Tel: 570-368-6653 Fax: 570-368-6353 www.rslaberts.com

Seth Alberts, President & CEO setha@rsalberts.com

Mikayla Arnold, Business Development mikaylaa@rsalberts.com

Shane Lucas, Operations Mgr - Foam Dept. shanel@rsalberts.com

Andrew Vogelsang, Customer Service Rep andyv@rsalberts.com

RI Hospitality Association

State Tourism & Trade Association (Affiliate Member) 94 Sabra St

Cranston, RI 02910-1031

Tel: 401-223-1120 Fax: 401-223-1123

www.rihospitality.org

Heather Singleton, COO hsingleton@rihospitality.org

Caroline Bhatia, Membership Director caroline@rihospitality.org

Rhode Island Novelty

Plush & Souvenir Manufacturer and Supplier 4350 Commerce Drive

Fall River, MA 02720

Tel: 800-435-3456 Fax: 800-448-1775 www.rinovelty.com

Bob Nowak, President/CEO bnowak@rinovelty.com

Hutch Costello, Sales Director hcostello@rinovelty.com

Dan Highcove, Sales Manager dhighcove@rinovelty.com

Chris Bourgeois, Corporate Sales cbourgeois@rinovelty.com

Michael Nowak, International Development & Marketing mnowak@rinovelty.com

Ride Entertainment

Roller Coaster/Ride Sales Company & Attractions

Operator 114 Log Canoe Circle

Stevensville, MD 21666

Tel: 410-643-9300 Fax: 410-643-9304

www.rideentertainment.com

Ed Hiller, CEO ehiller@rideentertainment.com

Eli Paraoan, President, Operations eli@rideentertainment.com

Amanda Mercado, President, Business Dev. amanda@rideentertainment.com

Mike Gutknecht, Manager, Skycoaster® mike@rideentertainment.com

Gerald Ryan, Sales & Business Development gerald@rideentertainment.com

Kris Rowberry, Communications Manager kris@rideentertainment.com

Rides-4-U, Inc

New & Used Ride Dealer 221 Evans Way, Suite E Somerville, NJ 08876

Tel: 908-526-8009 Fax: 908-526-4535

www.rides4u.com

Len Soled, President lsoled@rides4u.com

Earl Heller, Sales ensamuse@hotmail.com

Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village

Zoo and Carousel 1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI. 02907 Tel: 401-785-9450 www.rwpzoo.org

Stacey Johnson, Executive Director sjohnson@rwpzoo.org

Ron Patalano, Deputy Director rpatalano@rwpzoo.org

Jason Schoolcraft, Safety & Security Manager jasonschoolcraft@rwpzoo.org

Corrie Ignagni, Manager of Digital Communications cignagni@rwpzoo.org

Sheri Avery, Human Resources Director savery@rwpzoo.org

Vicki Scharfberg, Director of Marketing & PR vscharfberg@rwpzoo.org

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Going Round and Round on Insurance?

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Our well-trained experts specialize in comprehensive insurance and can tailor solutions that are cost-effective and specific to your unique needs.

For a comprehensive review of your coverage and exposure, call 913.432.4400 or visit hwins.com/RoundandRound

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RWS Global

Full-service Production and Entertainment Company

34-01 38th Avenue, Suite 302

Long Island City, NY 11101

Tel: 212-391-1795 Fax: 212-391-1796

www.expereincerws.com

Ryan Stana, CEO & Founder rstana@rwsglobal.com

Craig Laurie, Chief Creative Officer claurie@rwsglobal.com

Danielle Kramer, Executive Vice President dkramer@rwsglobal.com

Amy Cannon, VP Land Operations acannon@rwsglobal.com

James Weiss, General Counsel jweiss@rwsglobal.com

Kevin Kreczko, EVP, Business Development kkreczko@rwsglobal.com

Ryan Family Amusements

Family Entertainment Centers in MA, NH, & RI

116 Waterhouse Road Bourne, MA 02532

Tel: 508-759-5464

www.ryanfamilycom

Michael Crowley, Managing Partner rfamike@comcast.net

Bill Campbell, VP - Buyer prizeking@comcast.net

Zack McCaul, Operations Manager rfazack@comcast.net

Emily Page, Assistant Operations Manager rfaemily@comcast.net

SS & S Worldwide

Amusement Park Thrill Ride Manufacturer

350 West 2500 North Logan, UT 84341

Tel: 435-752-1987 Fax: 435-752-1948

www.s-s.com

Jason Mons, President & COO jmons@s-s.com

Josh Hays, Exec. Dir. Sales & Marketing jhayes@s-s.com

Mike Harman, Sales mharman@s-s.com

Salem Willows Arcade / Campbell

Enterprises, Inc.

Family Entertainment Center 14 Sutton Avenue Salem, MA 01970

Tel: 978-745-0251 Fax: 978-744-3578

www.willowsarcade.com

Troy Campbell, Owner/Operator info@willowsarcade.com

Laureen Campbell, Owner/Operator laureen@willowsarcade.com

Sally Dark Rides

Dark Rides & Animatronics Manufacturer

745 West Forsyth Street

Jacksonville, FL 32204

Tel: 904-355-7100 Fax: 904-355-7170

www.sallydarkrides.com

Rolf Paegart, CEO rpaegart@sallydarkrides.com

John Wood, President jwood@sallydarkrides.com

Karen Staley, VP Global Sales kstaley@sallydarkrides.com

Lauren Wood Weaver, VP Mrktg & Bus. Dev. lwood@sallydarkrides.com

Rich Hill, Creative Director rhill@sallydarkrides.com

Hudson Wood, Sales Associate hwood@sallydarkrides.com

Santa’s Village

Christmas-themed Amusement and Water Park 528 Presidential Highway Jefferson, NH 03583

Tel: 603-586-4445 Fax: 603-586-7025

www.santasvillage.com

Christian Gainer, Vice President christian@santasvillage.com

Melanie Staley, General Manager melanie@santasvillage.com

Nick Staley, Operations Manager nicks@santasvillage.com

Jim Miller, Chief Financial Officer jim@santasvillage.com

Margaret Bresnahan, Human Resources margaret@santasvillage.com

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Seabreeze Amusement Park *

Amusement and Water Park

4600 Culver Road

Rochester, NY 14622

Tel: 585-323-1900

www.seabreeze.com

Rob Norris, Owner rob@seabreeze.com

Genevieve Norris-Brown, General Manager genevieve@seabreeze.com

Alex Kulp, Director of Operations akulp@seabreeze.com

Seacoast Adventure

Outdoor Adventure Park

960 Roosevelt Trail PO Box 620

Windham, ME 04062

Tel: 207-892-5952 Fax: 207-892-1644

www.seacoastadventure.com

Roy Moore, Owner roy@seacoastadventure.com

Ginny Davis, General Manager ginny@seacoastadventure.com

Seekonk Grand Prix

Go-Kart Track and FEC

1098 Fall River Avenue

Seekonk, MA 02771

Tel: 508-336-8307 Fax: 508-336-9850 www.seekonkgrandprix.com

Wayne Darling, Owner wayne@seekonkgrandprix.com

Terry Darling, Owner theresa@seekonkgrandprix.com

SGC’s Stag Hollow Mining

Mining Rough Distributor and Sluice Installer 1492 Presidential Highway Jefferson, NH 03583

Tel: 603-586-4592 Fax: 603-586-4591 www.staghollowmining.com

Tom Brady, General Manager kansasabe@icloud.com

SherylGolf

Consultant, Trainer, Speaker 3 Owens Court

Martinsville, NJ 08836

Tel: 732-302-4439 Fax: 732-302-4437

www.sherylgolf.com

Sheryl Bindelglass, CEO sheryl@sherylgolf.com

Six Flags Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor *

Seasonal Amusement and Water Park and Yearround Indoor Water Park and Lodge 89 Six Flags Drive Queensbury, NY 12804

Tel: 518-792-3500

www.sixflags.com/greatescape

Rebecca Wood, Park President rwood@sftp.com

Jennifer Mance, Director of Marketing jmance@sftp.com

Taylor Myers, Communications Manager tmyers@sftp.com

Six Flags New England

Amusement and Water Park

1623 Main St. PO Box 307 Agawam, MA. 01001-0307

Tel: 413-786-9300 Fax: 413-786-1332

www.sixflags.com/newengland

Pete Carmichael, Park President pcarmichael@sftp.com

Jeff Bissonnette, Director of Maintenance jbissonn@sftp.com

Lisa Laing, Director of Food & Beverage llaing@sftp.com

Bill Falzone, Director of Administration bfalzone@sftp.com

Jason Freeman, Corporate Vice President of Security, Safety, Health, and Environmental and NEAAPA Past President jfreeman@sftp.com

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Skyline Attractions

Amusement Ride Design and Manufacturing

224 Outlook Point Drive, Suite 600

Orlando, FL 32809

Tel: 407-587-0080

Jeff Pike, Partner/President jeff@skylineattractions.com

Chris Gray, Partner/Vice President chris@skylineattractions.com

Evan Souliere, Partner/Treasurer evan@skylineattractions.com

Slush Factory *

Slush Beverage Concessions 9 Atherton Lane

Belchertown, MA 01007

Tel: 413-668-8964

Steve Gonthier, Owner sgonthier@gmail.com

Lewis Merz, Owner ljmerz85@gmail.com

Sodexo Live!

Food Service & Hospitality Supplier

98 Neptune Avenue

New London, CT 06320

Tel: 860-447-3031

us.sodexo.com/industry/sodexo-live.html

Steve Cahoon, Senior VP Business Dev. steve.cahoon@sodexo.com

Jeff Tandberg, Senior Vice President jeff.tandberg@sodexo.com

Ryan Cummings, Regional VP Operations ryan.cummings@sodexo.com

David Oberlander, Consultant dave.oberlander@sodexo.com

David Sugrue, Regional Vice President david.sugrue@sodexo.com

Kevin Helm, GM Water Country kevin.helm@sodexo.com

Keri Alderman, GM Jiminy Peak keri.alderman@sodexo.com

Dara Plomaritis, GM Funtown Splashtown USA dara.plomaritis@sodexo.com

John Trepanier, GM Bromley john.trepanier@sodexo.com

Michael Rennie, GM Cranmore michael.rennie@sodexo.com

Sonny’s Place

Family Entertainment Center

349 Main Street

Somers, CT 06071

Tel: 860-763-5454 www.sonnysplace.com

Aleceia LeCours, Asst. General Manager alecours@sonnysplace.com

Jared Green, Operations Manager jgreen@sonnysplace.com

Mackenzie Rulnick, Group Sales Manager mrulnick@sonnysplace.com

Southwick’s Zoo

Zoo and Amusement Park 2 Southwick St

Mendon, MA 01756

Tel: 508-883-9182 Fax: 508-883-0242 www.southwickszoo.com

Justine Brewer, CEO & NEAAPA Hall of Fame justine@southwickszoo.com

Peter J Brewer, DVM, President peter@southwickszoo.com

Cindy Brewer-Lavoie, CFO - VP F&B cindy@southwickszoo.com

Betsey R Brewer-Bethel, MA, Exec Dir. of Education betsey@southwickszoo.com

David Brewer, Manager, Physical Plant & Rides david@southwickszoo.com

Robert S Brewer, Director, Physical Plant/Grounds rob@southwickszoo.com

Denise Lamoureux, Operations Manager denise@southwickszoo.com

Mark Bucchino, Safety & Security Manager markb@southwickszoo.com

Samantha Russak, Education Director samantha@southwickszoo.com

Nick Keyes, Marketing Manager marketing@gallifords.com

Margaret McIsaac, Human Resources hr@southwickszoo.com

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New England's ONLY Beachfront Amusement Park! 1 Old Orchard Street Old Orchard Beach MAINE (207) 934-2001 www.palaceplayland.com

SplashDown Beach Water Park

Water Park

16 Old Route 9

Fishkill, NY 12524

Tel: 845-897-9600

www.splashdownbeach.com

Steve Turk, President steve@rhranch.com

Andrew Chafatelli, Chief Operating Officer andrewc@splashdownbeach.com

Steven Vittoria, Marketing Manager stevenv@rhranch.com

Matthew Stevens, Sr. Operations Manager matt@splashdownbeach.com

Kieran O’Keefe, Aquatics Director kieran@splashdownbeach.com

Splish Splash Water Park

Water Park

2549 Splish Splash Drive

Calverton, NY 11933

Tel: 631-727-3600

www.splishsplash.com

Mike Bengtson, General Manager mbengtson@palaceentertainment.com

Deb Zak, Assistant General Manager zak@palaceentertainment.com

Danielle Trombetta, Marketing Director danielle.trombetta@palaceentertainment.com

SSA

Group

Food Service & Hospitality Supplier

1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI 02907

Tel: 401-785-3510

www.thessagroup.com

Brandon Gervais, GM at RWP Zoo brandongervais@ssagroup.com

Ben Stephens, District Manager - Northeast benstephens@ssagroup.com

Starland Sports and Fun Park

Family Entertainment Center and Sports Facility

637 Washington Street Hanover, MA 02339

Tel: 781-996-3053

www.starlandsports.com

Frank Teixiera, Owner frank@starlandsports.com

Pat Sullivan, Marketing pat@starlandsports.com

Stewart Amusements Co., Inc.

Mobile Amusements Operator

183 Shelton Road

Trumbull, CT 06611

Tel: 203-378-8428

www.stewartamusement.com

Richard Stewart, President stewamuse1@aol.com

Story Land & Living Shores Aquarium

Fairy-Tale Themed Amusement Park and Aquarium

850 NH Route 16 Glen, NH 03838

Tel: 603-383-4293 Fax: 603-383-0302

www.storylandnh.com www.livingshores.com

Chris Kearsing, General Manager chris.kearsing@storylandnh.com

John Sutton, Operations Director john.sutton@storylandnh.com

Lauren Fullerton, Marketing Director lauren.fullerton@storylandnh.com

Christine Lee, Finance Director christine.lee@storylandnh.com

TTatvam Analytics by NetServ

Software Product Engineering Services

5755 North Point Parkway

Alpharetta, GA 30022

Tel: 770-713-5700

www.netserv-appl.com

Jamie Flaherty, VP Business Dev & Marketing jamie.flaherty@netserv-appl.com

Tessitore, Thomas

Individual Member

161 Harris Road

Ashburnham, MA 01430

Tel: 978-503-4841

tomastess@gmail.com

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TrainerTainment, LLC

Training Consultants

6829 Greenleaf Drive

North Richalnd Hills, TX 76182

Tel: 817-886-4840 Fax: 817-502-2920

www.trainertainment.net

Beth Standlee, Founder and CEO beth@trainertainment.net

Candi Kelley, Chief Operating Officer candi@trainertainment.net

Barbara Flynn, Controller barbara@trainertainment.net

Jerome Miles, Director of Sales jerome@trainertainment.net

Tree-Mendous Aerial Adventures

Designer and Builder of Custom Aerial Adventures

12913 State Route 22 Canaan, NY 12029

Tel: 518-288-2920

www.tree-mendous.com

Gerhard Komenda, CEO gerhard@tree-mendous.com

Sarah Blatt, Marketing & Sales Development sarah@tree-mendous.com

UUncommon USA

Flags, Flagpoles, Lighting and Accessories

1146 North Main Street

Lombard, IL 60148

Tel: 800-419-5880 Fax: 630-268-9655

www.uncommonusa.com

Edward C. Reeder, Sr. President ecr@uncommonusa.com

Mike Harrison, Director of Show Marketing harrison@uncommonusa.com

Kathy Pankau, Show Coordinator shows@uncommonusa.com

United Skates of AmericaRumford, RI *

Roller Skating Center

75 New Road

Rumford, RI 02916

Tel: 401-438-9898

www.unitedskates.com/rumford/

Sue Chace, General Manager unitedskatesri@aol.com

Leighlin Peters, Operations Manager lpeters@skating-usa.com

UVscenery *

Custom Black Light Environments & Design 23 Montgomery Drive Framingham, MA 01701

Tel: 5508-736-6848

www.uvscenery.com

Greg Kaplan, Owner/Artist uvscenery@gmail.com

VVisitNewEngland.com

New England Travel and Tourism Website PO Box 7623

Warwick, RI 02887

Tel: 401-921-3000 Fax: 401-921-3222

www.visitnewengland.com

Jonathan Lhowe, Publisher jonathan@visitnewengland.com

VLocker *

Locker Systems Manufacturer & Servicing 2810 North Church Street, PMB 39906

Wilmington, DE 19802

Tel: 469-567-0956

www.vlocker.com

Steven Wooley, Chief Operating Officer stevenw@vlocker.com

Rene Stansbury, Account Executive renes@vlocker.com

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WWall, Kate (Horner)

Past President and Hall of Fame

593 Andrews Street

Southington, CT 06489

Tel: 860-620-9117 Fax: 860-620-9118

katewall@cox.net

Watch Hill Merry-Go-Round and Beach, LLC

Merry-Go-Round and Beach 151-153

Watch Hill, RI 02891

Tel: 401-388-8136

www.merrygoroundbeach.com

Jim Buffam, Manager jim.buffum@merrygoroundbeach.com

Water Country Water Park

2300 Lafayette Road Portsmouth, NH 30801

Tel: 603-427-1112 Fax: 603-427-6644

www.watercountry.com

Matt Hehl, General Manager matt.hehl@palaceentertainment.com

Kathryn Nedelka, Asst. General Manager kathryn.nedelka@palaceentertainment.com

Chelsey Puffer, Marketing Director chelsey.puffer@palaceentertainment.com

Nancy Trachim, Operations Manager nancy.trachim@palaceentertainment.com

Vicky Staples, Retail Manager vicky.russell@palacentertainment.com

Water Wizz of Cape Cod

Water Park

3031 Cranberry Hwy

East Wareham, MA 02538

Tel: 508-295-3255 Fax: 401-364-8766

www.waterwizz.com

David Darling, Owner ddarling52@live.com

Chris Bizier, General Manager chris@waterwizz.com

Jackie Pierce, Director of Operations & Aquatics jpierce@waterwizz.com

Kyleigh Barao, Marketing Manager kyleigh@waterwizz.com

Annalise Samuels, Director of Food & Beverage annalise@waterwizz.com

White Mountain Attractions Association, Inc.

State Regional Trade Association (Affiliate Member)

200 Kancamagus Hwy, PO Box 10 N Woodstock, NH 03262

Tel: 603-745-8720 Fax: 603-745-6765

www.visitwhitemountains.com

Charyl Reardon, President charyl@visitwhitemountains.com

Kate Wetherell, Operations Manager kwetherell@visitwhitemountains.com

Whitewater West Industries

Waterpark Attractions Supplier

6700 McMillan Way

Richmond, BC V6W 1J7 Canada Tel: 604-273-1068 www.whitewaterwest.com

Geoff Chutter, President & CEO chutter@whitewaterwest.com

Paul Chutter, Chief Business Dev Officer paul.chutter@whitewaterwest.com

Franceen Gonzales, EVP Americas Tel: 703-888-8090

franceen.gonzales@whitewaterwest.com

Doug Smith, Global Head of Sales doug.smith@whitewaterwest.com

Pat Finnegan, VP Sales, Northeast Tel: 608-393-8535

pat.finnegan@whitewaterwest.com

Dawn Smith, Senior Marketing Manager dawn.smith@whitewaterwest.com

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William Buckley Consulting *

Information Systems & Business Plaforrms

Infrastructure Design & Support

4 Reo Road

Maynard, MA 01754

Tel: 978-793-0924

William Buckley, Sr. Systems Consultant william.j.buckley@hotmail.com

William Velie, Attorneys at Law *

Immigration Law Firm

225 N Peters, Suite 1

Norman, OK 73069

Tel: 405-364-2525

www.velie.us

William Velie, Attorney Craig McDougal, Attorney

Windish Entertainment

Music and Entertainment Production Company 4 West Prescott Alley

West Chester, PA 19380

Tel: 484-999-8879

www.windishentertainment.com

Michael Windish, Owner michael@windishentertainment.com

Aubree Windish, Producer aubree@windishentertainment.com

Kristin Gizzio, VP of Entertainment kristin@windishentertainment.com

Josh Lawrence, Director of Operations josh@windishentertainment.com

Josh Zettlemoyer, Technical Director technicaldirector@windishentertainment.com

Debra Danese, Director of Studio Operations debra@windishentertainment.com

Kaylie Hardeman, Music Production Manager kaylie@windishentertainment.com

World Waterpark Association

International Waterpark Trade Association (Affiliate Member)

8826 Santa Fe Drive, Suite 310

Overland Park , KS 66212

Tel: 913-599-0300 Fax: 913-599-0520 www.waterparks.org

Rick Root, President rroot@waterparks.org

Kelly Harris, Director of Operations and Member Services kelly@waterparks.org

Worldwide Safety Group

Safety Consultation and Inspection

4307 US Highway 92W

Plant City, FL 33563

Tel: 813-505-3938

www.worldwidesafetygroup.com

Avery Wheelock, President avery@worldwidesafetygroup.com

Xola, Inc.

Online Booking Software for Tours & Attractions

1350 Rayford Park Road, Suite D

Spring, TX 77386

Tel: 415-404-9652 www.xola.com

Dan Molas, VP Sales and Marketing dan@xola.com

Sid Ewing, VP Sales sid@xola.com

Xpressposts Marketing

FEC and Marketing Consultants

60 Newtown Road, PMB 126

Danbury, CT 06811

Tel: 203-942-5008

www.xpressposts.com

Dorothy Lewis, Creative Content Director and NEAAPA Past President dorothy@Xpressposts.com

Xtreme Play Adrenaline Park

Family Entertainment Center

38 Mill Plain Road

Danbury, CT 0681

Tel: 203-590-5767

www.xtremeplayct.com

James Bonheur, Owner

Steve Pedbereznak, General Manager spedbereznak@xtremeplayct.com

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YYork’s Wild Kingdom

Zoo and Amusement Park

1 Animal Park Road, PO Box 1139

York Beach, ME 03910

Tel: 207-363-4911 Fax: 207-363-4299

www.yorkwildkingdom.com

Paul Golzbein, Owner

Joseph Barbieri, President

Samantha Sauls, General Manager info@yorkswildkingdom.com

Jean Gallagher, Office Manager ykingdom@aol.com

Zamperla

Ride Manufacturer

49 Fanny Road

Boonton, NJ 07005

Tel: 973-334-8133 Fax: 973-334-6880

www.zamperla.com

Ramon Rosario, Sales & Marketing Director zamperla@zamperla.com

Adam Sandy, Roller Coaster Sales & Marketing Director adam.sandy@zamperlausa.com

Michael Coleman, North American Sales Mgr. mcoleman@zamperlausa.com

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Past Presidents of NEAAPA

Name Organization

Andrew A. Casassa

James A. Donovan

Frank S. Terrell

Harold D. Gilmore

Barney J. Williams

Arch E. Clare

E.R. Enegren

Daniel E. Bauer

Wallance St. C. Jones

John T. Clare

Edward J Carroll, Sr.

Henry G. Bowen

Harry Storin

Julian H. Norton

John C. Collins

John Dineen

Lawrence Stone

Russell G. Jones

Peter McLaughlin

William H. Patton

Nicholas Zanthaky

Edward LaVenture

Roger J. Shaheen

Joseph Dineen

George Frantzis

Wilfred Freqeau

Richard L. Norton

Edward J. Carroll, Jr.

Anthony N. Pero

James F. Patten III

Myron Klayman

Robert Lucy

John Bowen

John Naughton

Edward M. Connor

Everett McConnell

Robert Harkins

James Callahan

Tom Morrow

John Frantzis

Francis Dower

Kathleen A. Horner

Carl Berni

George Frantzis II

Robert J. Kilmain Jr.

Kevin J. Naughton

Alan E. Ramsay

Stephen B. Lipkin

David Daly

Jason E. Freeman

Greg Chiecko

Cory Hutchinson

David Sugrue

Ryan DeMaria

Dorothy Lewis

Eric Anderson

Dave Oberlander

Deceased

Year(s)Presiding*

Revere, MA 1927, 1928, 1929

Dodgem Corporation 1930

Ocean Beach Pier 1931

Crescent Park 1932

Pine Island Park 1933, 1934

Norumbega Park 1935

Lake Pearl 1936

Acushnet Park 1937

William Berry Company 1938, 1939, 1940

Crescent Park 1941, 1942

Riverside Park 1943, 1944

Whalom Park 1945, 1946

Riverside Park 1947, 1948

Lake Compounce 1949, 1950

Lincoln Park 1951, 1952

Hampton Beach 1953, 1954

Paragon Park 1955, 1956

William Berry Company 1957, 1958

Wilson Line 1959

Globe Ticket 1960

Salem Willows Park 1961, 1962

Whalom Park 1963

Salisbury Park 1964, 1965

Funarama Inc 1966, 1967

Quassy Park 1968, 1969

Whalom Park 1970, 1971

Lake Compounce 1972

Riverside Park 1973

Ocean Beach Park 1974

Salisbury Beach 1975

Paragon Park 1976, 1977

Drive-In Concessions 1978

Whalom Park 1979

Naughton Insurance 1980

Riverside Park 1981, 1982

Lincoln Park 1983

Riverside Park 1984, 1985

Rocky Point Park 1986, 1987

Canobie Lake Park 1988, 1989

Quassy Park 1990, 1991

Whalom Park 1992, 1993

Riverside Park 1994, 1995

Canobie Lake Park 1996, 1997

Quassy Park 1998, 1999

Star*Land Recreation Center 2000, 2001

Naughton Insurance 2002, 2003

CLM Entertainment 2004, 2005

Nancy Sales/NANCO 2006, 2007

Daly Cavanaugh LLP 2008, 2009

Six Flags New England 2010

Eastern States Exposition 2011, 2012

Funtown Splashtown USA 2013

Ocean Beach Park 2014, 2015

Canobie Lake Park 2016, 2017

XpressPosts.com 2018, 2019

Quassy Amusement and Waterpark 2020, 2021

Sodexo Live! 2022, 2023

* - Indicates year term ended

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