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10 theme park operations experts
These ten professionals have run theme park and amusement park operations as general managers, park presidents and park operations directors. A reader can learn how theme park operations leaders build and run their teams.
Professionals to explore
01—10Andrew Bolstein
LinkedInExperience: President and General Manager · Shanghai Disney Resort
President and General Manager at Shanghai Disney Resort since 2025. Former Senior Vice President, Operations (2019–2025) and Vice President, Operations, Shanghai Disney Resort (2010–2018) at Shanghai Disney Resort, and Vice President & Executive Managing Director at Walt Disney Attractions Japan and Disneyland International (2018–2019).
Brian Oerding
LinkedInExperience: Director of Park Operations · Carowinds
Park President at Six Flags Magic Mountain since 2026. Former Vice President Park Manager (2024–2026), Vice President Operations (2021–2024) and Director of Park Operations (2018–2021) at Carowinds, where the profile also lists a Manager of Operations role for the same 2018–2021 span.
Colleen Murphy-Brady
LinkedInExperience: Park President · Cedar Point Amusement Park
Park President at Cedar Point Amusement Park since 2026, alongside a role as Assistant General Manager there since 2023. Former Vice President of Park Operations (2020–2023), Director of Park Operations (2018–2020) and Director of Park Attractions (2012–2018) at Cedar Point Amusement Park. The profile says the Director of Park Operations role oversaw all operations of more than 70 rides, 2 waterparks, Park Services and Guest Services.
Jeff Polk
LinkedInExperience: Executive Vice President & General Manager · Universal Orlando Resort
Executive Vice President & General Manager at Universal Orlando Resort since 2023, a role the profile describes as overseeing day to day management and development of all guest and team member experiences at the Universal Epic Universe theme park. Former Senior Vice President - Resort Operations (2021–2023), Vice President (2018–2021) and Asst. Director, Park Operations (1997–2000) at Universal Orlando Resort.
Jessica Naderman
LinkedInExperience: Vice President and General Manager · Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
Senior Vice President at Six Flags Entertainment Corporation since 2026, a role the profile describes as overseeing a portfolio of regional amusement parks including Knott's Berry Farm, Kings Island and Cedar Point. Former East Region General Manager at Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (2025–2026), Vice President and General Manager at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom (2022–2025) and Director, Park Operations at Valleyfair Amusement Park (2018–2021).
Jon Storbeck
LinkedInExperience: Vice President & General Manager · Knott's Berry Farm
Vice President & General Manager at Knott's Berry Farm since 2016. Former VP Disneyland Park and Security & Emergency Services (2005–2014), Director Park Operations (2000–2005) and Vice President-Hotels & Downtown Disney, Security & Emergency Services (2014–2016) at Disneyland Resort.
Kappy Thorsen
LinkedInExperience: General Manager, Disneyland Park North · Disneyland Resort
General Manager, Disneyland Park North at Disneyland Resort since 2017. Former General Manager, Disneyland Park East (2016–2017), Operations Manager Disney California Adventure Attractions (2011–2016) and Manager (1999–2011) at Disneyland Resort. The profile headline gives the role as General Manager, Park Operations at Disneyland Resort.
Michelle Erasmus
LinkedInExperience: General Manager - Park Operations · Dreamworld and SkyPoint
Operations Director at Dreamworld and SkyPoint since 2021 and former General Manager - Park Operations there (2019–2021). Former Director Of Operations at Topgolf Gold Coast (2017–2019) and Operations Manager at Village Roadshow Theme Parks (2014–2017). The profile says Michelle Erasmus has worked in the theme park industry since 2005.
Raul Rehnborg
LinkedInExperience: Vice President & General Manager · Valleyfair Amusement Park
Vice President & General Manager at Valleyfair Amusement Park since 2018. Former Vice President & General Manager at California's Great America (2009–2018), Vice President & General Manager at Knott's Soak City (San Diego) (2006–2009), Director at Knott's Soak City (Orange County) (2000–2006) and Manager, Park Services Department at Knott's Berry Farm (1987–1999).
Ricky Spicuzza
LinkedInExperience: General Manager · Kennywood Park & Sandcastle Waterpark
General Manager at Kennywood Park & Sandcastle Waterpark since 2024. Former Assistant General Manager at Sandcastle Waterpark (2021–2023), and former Assistant General Manager (2016–2021), Director Of Operations (2013–2016) and Aquatics Manager (2010–2013) at Idlewild & SoakZone.
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's scope to your question, since running one area of a large resort differs from leading a whole regional park or a group of parks. Also consider the type of park, because seasonal regional parks, year-round destination resorts and water parks staff and operate in different ways.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you staff rides and guest services for peak days when most of your team is seasonal?
- 02Which daily operating measures tell you a park day is going well or going wrong?
- 03How do you balance ride safety, throughput and guest experience when lines get long?
Reaching theme park operations experts
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Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 10 companies, including Shanghai Disney Resort, Carowinds and Cedar Point Amusement Park, based on profile data retrieved on October 4, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
How much does it cost to reach theme park operations experts?
You choose the offer, starting at $5 per person. It includes Instant Expert's 20% fee, so an offer that pays the person $100 costs you $125. You're charged only when the person books the call or sends the answer.
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