Category: Safety
Episode 290: Gina Claassen talks about knowing your appetite for risk, lifelong learning, and balancing tension
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! This episode is kindly sponsored by Attractions.io, the guest experience platform behind Merlin Entertainments’, San Diego Zoo’s, and the PGA Championship’s […]
Episode 215 – Jared Reid talks about Florida Wildlife, listening to your guests, and 10Xing your attendance
Jared Reid is the General Manager of Wild Florida, Orlando’s only airboat, gator and drive-thru safari park. Wild Florida has traditionally counted on international travelers for the bulk of their […]
Episode 191 – John Riggleman talks about global safety standards, harmonization, and opening new parks
John Riggleman retired in 2020 after a career of over 40 years in the themed entertainment industry. He started as a ride operator at Cedar Point and Busch Gardens Williamsburg […]
AP Podcast – Episode 177: Kathryn Woodcock talks about human factors, accessibility and not making assumptions
Dr. Kathryn Woodcock is a professor at Ryerson University and was named to Blooloop’s 50 Theme Park Influencer List 2020. Her work and research on human factors engineering is a […]
AP Podcast – Episode 171 – Linda Freeman talks about safety, volunteering and diversity of thought
Linda Freeman an Industry Manager specializing in the attractions industry at Rockwell Automation. In that role she helps her clients find the best safety and security automation solutions as well […]
AP Podcast – Episode 148: RAC Carroll talks about being an educator, making it work, and how one phone call changed his life
RAC Carroll is the SVP/COO of Ellis & Associates, an international aquatic safety and risk management consulting firm dedicated to the prevention and elimination of drowning. RAC, as he is […]
AP Podcast – Episode 146: David Bromilow talks about safety, the seat of his pants and the all important giggle factor
David Bromilow is Global Director – Parks and Attractions for Mobaro, although you won’t hear us talk much about his current position on this episode. Instead, we tap into David’s 42 […]
AP Podcast – Episode 136: Natalie Livingston talks about her rants, finding opportunity in every situation and why she is known as Water Safety Mama
Natalie Livingston is the President and Founder of ALIVE Solutions, where she and her business partner are dedicated to “keeping people and operations alive and well”. In this episode, Natalie […]
AP Podcast – Episode 129: Franceen Gonzales talks about her safety journey, giving back and doing what you love
Franceen Gonzales is Executive Vice President, Business Development for WhiteWater West Industries. She has enjoyed an amazing career in the waterpark industry, and in this episode she shares how she […]