The results of annual elections were announced Nov 16, 2023 for International Board and Divisional Boards of the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), a leading nonprofit serving the makers of compelling places and experiences.
As part of the annual TEA member meeting held during IAAPA Expo in Orlando, new leaders were welcomed to their roles and those who have finished their terms were thanked.
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International Board of Directors – Elected to 3 year terms as Board Directors:
- Wendy Heimann-Nunes, Nolan Heimann LLP
- Shannon Martin, Color Reflections Las Vegas
- Luc Mayrand, Walt Disney Imagineering
- Daniel Memis, Universal Destinations and Experiences
- Denise Saviss, Princess Cruises
- Greg Senner, Scenario
Asia Pacific Division – Elected to 3 year terms as Board Directors:
- Rik Athorne, Weta Workshop Ltd.
- Jonathan Casson, Sony Pictures Entertainment
- Stephen Cavit, Iconic 360 – Sound & Music
- Daniel Kent, K2 Amusement Technology Pte Ltd
- Darren Lim, Neon Global
- Mike Ross, 7thSense
- Henry Yichuan Qiu, Shanghai Shendi Tourism and Resort Development Co., Ltd.
Eastern North America Division – Elected to 3 year terms as Board Directors:
- Matthew Cross, OE Experiences
- James Anderson, FORREC Ltd
- AJ Goehle, Luci Creative
- Chris Grap, Mall of America
- Niko Nickolaou, Gaylord Hotels
- Emily Popovich, L3DFX
- Dana Worthington, Solomon Group
Europe and Middle East Division – Elected to 3 year terms as Board Directors:
- Joe Graziano, Christie
- Suzy Griffiths, PWR Events (An IMG Company)
- Björn Heerwagen, Walt Disney Imagineering – Paris
- George Lawton, Drawn to the Light
- Fabien Manuel, Compagnie des Alpes
- Valeria Rizzo, Red Raion
- Jeroen Verrezen, Leisuremore
Europe and Middle East Division Individual Member Representatives – Elected to 2 year term:
- Bunyarit Hoff, Student
Western North America Division – Elected to 3 year terms as Board Directors:
- Darren Brown, Dynamic Entertainment
- Suzanne Davison, Disney Parks Live Entertainment
- Andy Fastman, Cuningham
- Shireen Khimani, EOS Lightmedia
- Sam Lieberstein, Thinkwell
- Mel McGowan, Storyland Studios
- Jeff Moskowitz, Walt Disney Imagineering
- Ken Neville, Meow Wolf
- Kelly Sall, WhiteWater West Industries Ltd.
- Bret Wilkes, LEGOLAND
Outgoing International Board Members:
- Miia Tahtinen, Sanderson Group International Pty. Ltd. – Shanghai
- Nathan Jones, Martin & Vleminckx
- Christian Kubsch, Walt Disney Imagineering
- Brian Sands, HKS, Inc.
- Peter Van Roden, Warner Bros.
Outgoing Asia Pacific Division Board Members:
- Tony Duan
- Janice Li, Entertainment + Culture Advisors (ECA)
- Mark Schirmer, Walt Disney Imagineering
Outgoing Eastern North America Division Board Members:
- Greg Senner, Scenario
- Jay Jensen, BRPH Architects-Engineers, Inc.
- Dan Picard, MDSX, LLC
Outgoing Europe & Middle East Division Board Members:
- Stephane Battaille, Alterface
- Richard Hill, Deluxe Group
- Daniel Kerscher, Europa-Park GmbH & Co. Mack KG
- Meike Lippert, Meike Lippert
- Benoit Spriet, Compagnie des Alpes
Outgoing Europe & Middle East Division – Individual Member Representatives:
- Emma Bashford, Student Brunel University London
Outgoing Western North America Division Board Members:
- Walter Brennan, EXP US Services, Inc.
- Kourtney Day, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
- Jamie Hamlin, Warner Bros.
- Michael Libby, Worldbuildr
- Jeanette Lomboy, Walt Disney Imagineering
- Eric Nix, Universal Studios Hollywood Entertainment Department
- Raina Ross, Independent Consultant
Outgoing Western North America Division – Individual Member Representatives:
- CJ Gohl, KHS&S West