Category: Leadership
Episode 357 – Justin Rink talks about the View Boston experience, entrepreneurial leadership, and the importance of starting with people
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Justin Rink is the General Manager of View Boston, a newly opened observation deck in Boston’s Prudential Center. With a background […]
Episode 355 – Mike Rotondo talks about the balance of art and process, avoiding brand creep, and pushing for what’s possible
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Mike Rotondo is the CEO of Altitude Trampoline Parks. With a background in various franchise industries, including Tropical Smoothie and Edible […]
Episode 353 – Mike Lusky talks about embracing history, shifting culture, and the importance of mentors
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Mike Lusky is the Group General Manager of Adventureland Resort, Altoona, IA. With over three decades in the attractions industry, his […]
Episode 348 – Steve Balliet talks about working for a purpose, from the bean to the bar, and transformational leadership
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Steve Balliet is the Senior Manager of Hershey’s US Owned Retail in Hershey, PA. In his role, Steve runs both Hershey’s […]
Episode 342: Jon Pausley talks about generational loyalty, leading with positivity and familiar but better
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Jon Pausley is the CEO of Arnolds Park Amusement Park, a gem of a location found in the Northwest corner of […]
Episode 336: Matt and Josh talk about getting past the honeymoon phase, using feedback to drive growth, and moving the goalpost
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Recently, Universal Orlando shared additional details about Epic Universe, scheduled to open in 2025. The news of the upcoming park’s opening […]
Episode 333: Dominic Wray talks about micro-businesses, breaking down silos and leaving the island.
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Dominic Wray is Parks Director for Vectis Ventures and he oversees all aspects of the operation for Blackgang Chine on the […]
Episode 332: Steve Thomas talks about lessons from the oil field, guest centricity, and no paper signs
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Steve Thomas is the General Manager at Belmont Park in San Diego, CA. Steve’s background includes working in oil fields in […]
Episode 331: Jim MacPhee talks about navigating life, pushing a wet noodle, and emotional & relational intelligence
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Jim MacPhee is a retired Disney legend and renowned author of the book Engage, Inspire, Lead. Starting in the watercraft department […]