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Episode 270 – Lee Cockerell talks about getting out of the village, doing the hard things and being a teacher
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Lee Cockerell is the former Executive Vice President of Walt Disney World, and after retiring in 2006 formed Cockerell Academy where […]
Episode 269 – Emily Cole talks about putting fans first, eliminating friction and making baseball fun
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Emily Cole is the Owner and Director of Fun of the Savannah Bananas, a viral sensation and touring baseball team centered […]
Episode 267 – Mike Abacassis talks about guests determining the brand, recovering from bankruptcy and treating leaders like investment managers
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Mike Abecassis is the CEO of GameTime, a group of family entertainment centers in Florida. Since 2010, Mike has led Gametime […]
Episode 265 – Bill Lentz talks about park acquisitions, believing in the team and walking the walk
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Bill Lentz is the General Manager of Adventureland Resort in Altoona, IA. Bill has worked in the hospitality industry for his […]
Episode 264 – Sarah Clarke talks about putting your people first, thinking outside the box, and operational leadership
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Sarah Clarke is the Director of Operations at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, MO. As a native to St. Louis, […]
Episode 262 – TJ Schier talks about performance driving morale, selling a feeling and competitive socializing
TJ Schier is the Chief Operations Officer for BigShots Golf, a tech-driven golf and culinary experience. TJ began his career working for Chuck E. Cheese for 18 years, and left […]
Episode 261 – Sarah Worrell talks about recruitment and retention, developing employees and leading with love
Sarah Worrell is the General Manager at Kentucky Kingdom. Sarah has been with Herschend Entertainment for more than 10 years, getting her start with the company in Denver running human […]
Episode 260 – Djuan Rivers talks about Disney’s evolution, knowing your essence, and saying yes
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Djuan Rivers is the former Vice President of Disney’s Animal Kingdom with over 30 years of experience with The Walt Disney […]
Episode 258 – Christina Schwartzman talks about opportunities in disguise, shifting business models and being calm
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Chrissy Soverns Schwartzman is the Chief Executive Officer at Sawgrass Recreation Park, a family retreat in South Florida with airboats, sanctuaries, […]