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 2026
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 2026
Melissa Bamford
Baynum Solutions
Chris Bourgeois
Rhode Island Novelty
Joe Montalto
High Mountain Enterprises
Matt Naughton
Naughton Insurance
Dennis Vourderis
Deno's Wonder Wheel Park
Terms expiring Spring 2027
Anthony Berni III
Canobie Lake Park
Peter Carmichael
Six Flags New England
Paul Cavanaugh
Daly Cavanaugh, LLP
Chris Chagros
Fiesta Shows / Dean & Flynn Enterprises
John Guertin
Guertin Graphics & Awards
Terms expiring Spring 2028
Tom Brady
SGC's Stag Hollow Mining
Cindy Brewer-Lavoie
Southwick's Zoo
Cory Cormier
Funtown Splashtown USA
Steven Gioe
Sandra Manougian
Fun World
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
Amy Cannon
RWS Global
Ryan Cummings
Sodexo Live!
Nicholas Keyes
Southwick's Zoo
Peter Manougian
Fun World
Steve McPherson
Canobie Lake Park
Michael Nelson
Lake Compounce
Clodagh "Chloe" Troy
Daly Cavanaugh, LLP
Miranda Winward
Canobie Lake Park