The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), a non-profit representing compelling places and experiences worldwide, has announced its board election results as the organisation looks towards 2023.
Those newly elected to the board of directors will serve a three-year term, whilst individual member representatives will serve two-year terms.
Incoming directors and representatives
International Board of Directors, Board Directors:
- Yael Coifman, Leisure Development Partners, UK
- Winston Fisher, AREA15, US
- MK Haley, University of Texas at Austin, US
- Garrick Hansen, EXP, US
- Luke Riley, Village Roadshow Theme Parks, Hong Kong
Asia Pacific Division, Board Directors:
- Xiao Bao, Merlin Entertainments / Legoland Shanghai Resort, China
- Beth Chang, AECOM, Hong Kong
- Rebecca Chen, Chimelong, China
- Janice Li, Entertainment + Culture Advisors, LLC, Hong Kong
- Daisy Shang, Fantawild Holdings, Inc., China
Asia Pacific Division, Individual Member Representatives
- Enya Huang, Savannah College of Art and Design, US
Eastern North America Division, Board Directors:
- Kelly Bailey, Kelly Bailey Design, US (Second term)
- Cynthia Brown, Museum XP, US (Second term)
- Denise Hatcher, AOA, US (Second term)
- Kathleen Herrington, Stantec Architecture, US
- Matt Kent, Martin Aquatic Design & Engineering, US
- Jason Raitt, Quantum Creative Studios, US (Second term)
- Jason Rottinghaus, Scenic Haus, US (Second term)
- Beth Seegers, Walt Disney Imagineering, US
​Europe and Middle East Division, Board Directors
- Chris Willrich (Europe and Middle East Division Board President)
- Victor Arca, Mycotoo, Spain (Second term)
- David Debouverie, P&A Projects, Belgium
- Dawn Foote, Katapult, UK
- Paul Hatton, Seven, KSA
- Edd Musgrove, Themedd, France (Second term)
- Viviane Paturel-Mazot, The Camel Farm, France
- Mike Rafn Ganderton, Lego House, Denmark
- Mike Rigby, WhiteWater, UAE (Second term)
- Paul Taylor, Electrosonic, UK (Second term)
Europe & Middle East Division, Individual Member Representatives
- Berbel Boymans, Student, Netherlands
Western North America Division, Board Directors
- Janet Gavidia, Thinkwell Group, US
- Diana O’Rourke, The Bezark Company, US (Second term)
- Brett King, Universal, US
- Lisa Jey Schanley, Hypervsn, US (Second term)
- Donnelly Williams, Altec, Canada
- Steven Young, Visual Terrain, US
Western North America Division, Individual Member Representatives
- Brett Jackson, Live Action Attractions, US
Outgoing directors and representatives
The Themed Entertainment Association is also thanking outgoing 2022 Board Members of the organisation for their dedication and service. These are:
Outgoing International Board Members:
- David Aion, PlayPower, US
- Michael Blau, Adirondack Studios, US
- Chris Conte, Electrosonic, US
- Jeff Crocker, Mister and Mischief, US
- Clara Rice, RWS Entertainment Group, US
- John Wood, Sally Dark Rides, US
Outgoing Asia Pacific Division, Board Members:
- Natalie Chan, Hasbro APAC, Hong Kong
- Frank Li, Fantawild International Limited, China
- Adam Lajoie, Thinkwell Group, China
- Yuan Wang, Beijing Wanda Cultural Tourism Planning & Design Institute Co., Ltd., China
- Margret Wong, California Center, US
Outgoing Asia Pacific Division, Individual Member Representatives:
- Ji Li, Wuhan University, China
Outgoing Eastern Division, Individual Member Representatives:
- David Edmonds, US
- Nicolle Figueroa Rosado, US
- Arielle Spencer, US
Outgoing Europe & Middle East Division, Board Members:
- Yael Coifman, Leisure Development Partners, UK
- Benoit Cornet, BoldMove Corp & Nation, Belgium
- Danielle Normandin, France
- Jeroen Verrezen, Leisuremore, Belgium
Outgoing Europe & Middle East Division, Individual Member Representatives
Outgoing Western North America Division, Board Members:
- Jeff Crocker, Mister and Mischief, US
- Mel McGowen, Storyland Studios / Plain Joe, US
- Stephen Siercks, Universal Studios Hollywood, US
Outgoing Western North America Division, Individual Member Representatives:
- Michael Genova, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, US
- Xochilt Khoury, US
The TEA recently also announced its list of 29th Annual Thea Award winners, celebrating iconic experiences and professionals from around the world.
