Monty Lunde co-founded Technifex in 1984 with the goal of producing state-of-the-art special effects for theme parks, casinos and other leisure environments. The firm being realism to the entertainment and attractions industry with end-to-end special effects through system design, integration and solutions.
Before starting Technifex, Lunde spent three years as a special effects prototype designer for WED Enterprises in Glendale, California. Together with a handful of former Disney contemporaries in the Los Angeles area, he was a founding member of the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) and later became its president. Lunde has also served on the international board of directors at IAAPA and remains a prominent face within the TEA.