Board of Directors
Applications for the 2021 Board of Directors are Now Open
IAAPA is governed by a board of directors that supervises, directs, and controls the policies and programs of the association. Each has a fiduciary duty to be loyal to the association, act in its best interests, avoid conflicts of interest, maintain the confidentiality of association information, and avoid utilizing the office for personal gain. The 25 directors are chair, first vice chair, second vice chair, immediate past chair, treasurer, president/CEO, 15 elected facility or life member directors, three manufacturer and supplier member directors, and three advisory board member directors.
2020 OFFICERS
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Amanda Thompson OBE, ICAE |
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Ken Whiting, ICAE |
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Jim Pattison, Jr., ICAE |
| Curt Caffey (Treasurer) Partner ProParks Management Company, LLC United States |
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Hal McEvoy, ICAE |
| David Rosenberg, ICAE (Immediate Past Chair) Vice President Monterey Bay Aquarium United States |
- DIRECTORS
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Massimiliano Freddi, ICAE (2021)
CEO
Wonderwood
ItalyMiikka Seppala (2022)
CEO
Sarkanniemi
FinlandTed Molter, ICAE (2022)
Chief Marketing Officer
San Diego Zoo Global
United StatesChip Cleary, ICAE (2020)
Senior Consultant
Europa-Park GmbH & Co Mack KG
United StatesAdrea Gibbs, ICAE (2020)
Managing Director, Attractions Operations
Meow Wolf
United StatesVGP Ravidas (2020)
Managing Director
VGP Universal Kingdom
IndiaDan Aylward (2020)
Director of Operations
Crayola Experience
United StatesPhil Wilson, ICAE (2020)
Executive Vice President
Extreme Engineering
United StatesAsh Smart, ICAE (2021)
Deputy Managing & Financial Director
Harbour Park
United KingdomAnne Rashford (2021)
Director, Special Exhibitions
Museum of Science and Industry
United StatesBob Rippy, ICAE (2021)
President
Jungle Rapids/Wrightsville Farms Management
United StatesFranceen Gonzales ICAE (2021)
EVP, Business Development
Whitewater West Industries
United StatesLuciana Periales, ICAE (2021)
CEO
Neverland
ArgentinaLuke Riley, ICAE (2021)
Senior Vice President, International Development
Village Roadshow Theme Parks
Hong KongDarrell Metzger, ICAE
Adjunct Professor
Singapore Management University
United StatesFernando Aldecoa
General Manager
PortAventura Entertainment, S.A.U.
SpainTony Sze, ICAE
Group Senior Counselor
ChimeLong Group
ChinaXavier Lopez
President
KidZania
MexicoChloe Hausfeld, ICAL
Director, Marketing & Business Development
Jack Rouse Associates
United StatesLaura Woodburn Krolczyk, ICAE
Assistant General Manager
Hersheypark
United States
Board of Directors Liaison
Karen Secker
2021 Open Positions
- Second Vice Chair – 1 Open Position
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The second vice chair is also an officer of the board and serves in that position for one year before moving to first vice chair, followed by chair, and finally immediate past chair for a total of four years. This person works closely with the first vice chair, chair, and immediate past chair to understand the role and prepare her/him for the role of chair.
Requirements
- Current member of IAAPA in the facility member category
- Spends at least 50% of her/his time in the operations of a facility as an owner or employee
- Good working knowledge of global, regional and local trends within the industry
- Long-term view of the association's strengths and weaknesses and make decisions to maximize performance
- Conversational English language skills
Time Requirements
The Second Vice Chair is required to attend three board meetings a year (March, September, November) and serve on the Executive and Finance Committee. The Executive and Finance Committee holds conference calls every other month and meets in-person three times a year.
The second vice chair spends approximately five hours each month in her/his role.
Travel Reimbursement
IAAPA reimburses all board members for all travel expenses (airfare, hotel, meals, and incidentals) for two board meetings. A stipend is provided for the third board meeting, which is held in conjunction with IAAPA Expo. The stipend is as follows: For board members located in the United States, Mexico, and Central America, the stipend amount is $500; for board members located in South America, the stipend is $1,500; for board members located in EMEA, the stipend is $1,500; for board members located in Asia Pacific, the stipend is $2,500.
- Facility Member Director – 2 Open Positions
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Facility member directors represent IAAPA's facility constituency including amusement parks, attractions, family entertainment centers (FEC), museums, science centers, zoos, aquariums, concessionaires, resorts, and casinos.
Requirements
- Current member of an IAAPA member facility and has maintained that membership for at least one year
- Spends at least 50% of her/his time in the operations of a facility as an owner or employee
- Conversational English language skills
Time Commitment
IAAPA holds three in-person board meetings each year (March, September, November) and at least one board call. In-person board meetings may last one to two days and are held around the globe. Board members are expected to attend every meeting. Additional conference calls may be scheduled as necessary.
Facility Member Directors can expect to spend two to three hours a month in their role as a member of the board outside of board meetings.
Facility Member Directors hold three-year terms.
Travel Reimbursement
IAAPA reimburses all board members for all travel expenses (airfare, hotel, meals, and incidentals) for two board meetings. A stipend is provided for the third board meeting, which is held in conjunction with IAAPA Expo. The stipend is as follows: For board members located in the United States, Mexico, and Central America, the stipend amount is $500; for board members located in South America, the stipend is $1,500; for board members located in EMEA, the stipend is $1,500; for board members located in Asia Pacific, the stipend is $2,500.
- Manufacturer/Supplier/Consultant Member Director – 1 Open Position
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Manufacturer/Supplier/Consultant Directors represent the manufacturer/supplier/consultant constituency including: an individual, partnership, firm, or corporation engaged in design, manufacture, supply, or sales of equipment, supplies, or services (e.g. legal, accounting, training) to the industry.
Requirements
- Current member of an IAAPA member manufacturer, supplier, or consultant company
- Spends at least 50% of her/his time as the owner or employee of a manufacturer, supplier, or consultant company
- Conversational English language skills
Time Commitment
IAAPA holds three in-person board meetings each year (March, September, November) and at least one board call. In-person board meetings may last one to two days and are held around the globe. Board members are expected to attend every meeting. Additional conference calls may be scheduled as necessary.
Manufacturer and Supplier Member Directors can expect to spend two to three hours a month in their role as a member of the board outside of board meetings.
Manufacturer and Supplier Member Directors hold three-year terms.
Travel Reimbursement
IAAPA reimburses all board members for all travel expenses (airfare, hotel, meals, and incidentals) for two board meetings. A stipend is provided for the third board meeting, which is held in conjunction with IAAPA Expo. The stipend is as follows: For board members located in the United States, Mexico, and Central America, the stipend amount is $500; for board members located in South America, the stipend is $1,500; for board members located in EMEA, the stipend is $1,500; for board members located in Asia Pacific, the stipend is $2,500.
- Past Chair Member Directors – 1 Open Position
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Past Chair Directors have previously served as the chair of IAAPA's Board of Directors. They are not required to be employed.
Requirements
- Current member of IAAPA
- Previously served as chair for IAAPA’s Board of Directors
- Conversational English language skills
Time Commitment
IAAPA holds three in-person board meetings each year (March, September, November) and at least one board call. In-person board meetings may last one to two days and are held around the globe. All board members are expected to attend every meeting. Additional conference calls may be scheduled as necessary.
Past Chair Member Directors can expect to spend two to three hours a month in their role as a member of the board outside of board meetings.
Past Chair Member Directors hold three-year terms.
Travel Reimbursement
IAAPA reimburses all board members for all travel expenses (airfare, hotel, meals, and incidentals) for two board meetings. A stipend is provided for the third board meeting, which is held in conjunction with IAAPA Expo. The stipend is as follows: For board members located in the United States, Mexico and Central America, the stipend amount is $500; for board members located in South America, the stipend is $1500; for board members located in EMEA, the stipend is $1500; and for board members located in Asia Pacific, the stipend is $2500.