Category: Safety
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 […]
AP Podcast – Episode 119: MJ Brewer talks about the perception of safety, thinking about safety and why she’s passionate about safety
MJ Brewer recently took over as Executive Director of AIMS International, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving safety in the amusement industry. They do this through education, partnerships with other […]
AP Podcast – Episode 85: Practical thoughts on the AT&T carnival commercial
The “OK Carnival” commercial from AT&T has ruffled the feathers of a lot of people within the attractions industry. At first glance, we can totally see why. On second and […]
AP Podcast – Episode 49: Matt and Josh explore what negative PR can mean to an attraction
A few “news” articles making the rounds recently inspired a discussion about what they mean to the typical park-goer (who may not understand the true meaning behind what is written). […]
AP Podcast – Episode 29: Bill Lupfer talks about what makes Florida, and its attractions, so darn special!
Bill Lupfer is the President and CEO of the Florida Attractions Association, the trade organization dedicated to raising the bar of performance for all attractions in the Sunshine State! Bill […]
AP Podcast – Episode 22: Cindee Huddy talks about ride operator safety and gives Josh feedback on his Millennium Force spiel
Cindee Huddy of International Ride Training breaks down the key components of ride operator safety and what she and Patty Beazley teach at their International Ride Operations Certification School. She […]
AP Podcast – Episode 19: Erik Beard talks about ADA, Safety Training and Paddlewheel Excursion jokes!
Erik Beard, attractions operations alum turned lawyer talks us through the finer points of the Americans with Disabilities Act, proper and proactive guest service and safety training measures to keep […]