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Board of Directors

NEAAPA’s Board of Directors provides the association’s overall governance and strategic direction - making sure NEAAPA stays focused on its mission of serving the Northeast’s attractions,  entertainment, and tourism industry through professionalism, education, and support for safe, successful operations. The Board represents a cross-section of member organizations across the region NEAAPA serves (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont), along with supplier/manufacturer partners who support the industry. 

In practice, the Board sets priorities, provides oversight, and helps guide key programs and initiatives that members rely on - often through committee work and recommendations that are brought forward for Board consideration. This includes supporting member growth and services (Membership Committee), recognizing industry excellence (Hall of Fame and Awards Committees), advancing safety and security best practices (Safety and Security Committees), and engaging in advocacy on issues that affect the industry (Legislative & Advocacy Committee). The Board also plays an important role in steering NEAAPA’s major events and education opportunities that bring members together to learn, network, and do business.

Officers
Terms expiring Spring 2027

Erik Beard
President
International Ride Training

Ron Patalano
First Vice President
Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village

Melissa Plante
Second Vice President
CLM Risk Management

Charlene Conway
Treasurer
Carousel Family Fun Center

Ed Hodgdon
Executive Director & Board Secretary
Hodgdon Consulting, LLC

Directors
Terms expiring Spring 2027

Anthony Berni III
Canobie Lake Park

Peter Carmichael
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Paul Cavanaugh
Daly Cavanaugh, LLP

Chris Chagros
Fiesta Shows / Dean & Flynn Enterprises

John Guertin
Guertin Graphics & Awards

Terms expiring Spring 2028

Tom Brady
Stag Hollow Mining

Cindy Brewer-Lavoie
Southwick's Zoo

Amy Cannon
RWS Global

Cory Cormier
Funtown Splashtown USA

Sandra Manougian
Fun World

Terms expiring Spring 2029

Melissa Bamford
Baynum Solutions

Chris Bourgeois
Rhode Island Novelty

Joe Montalto
High Mountain Enterprises

Matt Naughton
Naughton Insurance

Michael Nelson
Lake Compounce

Dennis Vourderis
Deno's Wonder Wheel Park

President's Council

The President’s Council represents those members of the general membership who show promise and a desire to volunteer for the good of the organization. They are selected by the current Board President. Members of the President's Council can attend Board meetings, work on committees, and accept other assignments from the President and/or Executive Director. Their attendance at Board Meetings is not mandatory. They may speak at meetings, but do not have a vote.

Pete Barto
PB Amusement

Ryan Cummings
Sodexo Live!

George Frantzis III
Quassy Amusement & Waterpark

Nicholas Keyes
Southwick's Zoo

Peter Manougian
Fun World

Steve McPherson
Canobie Lake Park

Victor Rodrigeuz
Seekonk Grand Prix

Clodagh "Chloe" Troy
Daly Cavanaugh, LLP

Miranda Winward
Canobie Lake Park