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What is the FBAA all about?
The genesis behind starting the FBAA comes from conversations that with
so many wonderful Christian business people in the amusement industry.
Many have such a huge heart for God that they want to use their facilities
not just to entertain people temporarily, but to take it to the next step
and influence people's lives permanently. So the thought is "what can
we do to support these types of efforts all over the country?" and "what
can we do to encourage others who feel the same way?". We don't have to
take someone to a church building to share the message of Christ. It can
be shared anywhere. And anywhere means any secular theme park, water park,
family entertainment center, or other similar facilities.
Board of Directors
The initial Board of Directors includes:
David Busch - Davis is president of Harvest Family, Inc. and has
been in the family entertainment business since 1972 when he was one of
the first permanent employees at Worlds of Fun theme park in Kansas City,
MO. In 1997, Mr. Busch formed Harvest Family, Inc. Harvest developed and
managed the $18 million Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park in Kapolei (Oahu),
Hawaii. Harvest was retained to manage the Wild Water Adventure Park in
Clovis, CA in 2001. In 2003 Harvest developed and opened Hawaiian Falls
in Garland, TX. In 2004 Harvest opened Hawaiian Falls, The Colony, TX.
In 2005 the company opened Bahama Beach waterpark in Dallas, TX. More
recently, Harvest has acquired Aloha Adventure Park, a family entertainment
center in Lewisville, TX and will begin construction on Hawaiian Falls/Mansfield,
TX in June 2007. Mr. Busch resides in Gold River, CA with his wife Julie
and children Allison, Audrey and Brian. He is a board member of Youth
for Christ, Campus Life, Tentmakers, The International, Joy Leadership
Center (Peoria, AZ), and the Faith Based Amusement Association of America.
Curt Caffey - Curt is responsible for acquisitions
related to the attractions and amusement industry. He identifies opportunities
within the theme park, waterpark, and family entertainment sectors in
addition to investigating other sectors including zoos, aquariums, performing
arts centers, etc. Curt also works on the underwriting of each investment,
managing deal through acquisition process, assists asset management team
after acquisition. Prior to joining CNL, he worked as the operations manager
for Schlitterbahn Waterpark and as general manager of several attractions
and water parks including Silver Springs, Weeki Wachee Spring and Volente
Beach. And he served as due diligence advisor to Ogden Entertainment for
Wet n' Wild, Raging Waters, and Isla Magica.
John March - Mr. March was originally an engineer with NASA and
involved with systems test and launch operations. He became involved with
the amusement industry in 1975 when he attended his first IAAPA. After
owning his own animatronics company for twenty years, he then consulted
with both vendors and owners regarding shows, master planning and technology.
Mr. March has a wealth of experience in the industry in project management
and development.
Mary Lou Iverson - MaryLou has been a director of parks and recreation
for cities and special districts in Oklahoma, Colorado and Washington.
She has been an invited conference speaker on all aspects of playgrounds.
MaryLou is on the Board of the National Recreation and Park Association's
(NRPA) Park Planning and Maintenance and Resource School, member of the
Board of Directors and an instructor of the NRPA National Playground Safety
Institute. MaryLou is Treasurer of the National Playground Contractors
Association International and an instructor in their NPCA Playground Instruction
School. Also has developed a certified Play Area Training Course for Amusement
Industry Maintenance and Safety International (AIMS). She is a consultant
to schools, cities, amusement parks, family fun centers, fast food restaurants
and manufacturers on play areas. She is a member of the ASTM committees
on public playgrounds, vice-chairperson of the sub-committee for soft
contained playgrounds and a committee member on home playgrounds, inflatable's,
chairperson of the sub-committee on closed cell foam, member of aquatic
play and surfacing committees. Ms. Iverson has presented seminars at the
NRPA Congress, Fun Expo, AIMS and IAAPA: MaryLou is a certified CPRP and
CPSI. She is a member of the Greater Kingston, Washington chapter of Kiwanis
and Hansville Community Church.
Reagan Hillier - Reagan has been working in the
amusement industry for over eight (8) years working with theme parks,
water parks, family entertainment centers, children's museums, day care
centers and more to provide unique play attractions and themed environments.
In addition, Reagan has worked with over 200 churches across all denominations
to create children's ministries that are destinations for kids. Visiting
directly with ministry leaders across the country on a regular basis has
helped Reagan to stay on the leading edge of what challenges ministries
face and what solutions are needed. Reagan's ventures include Worlds of
Wow, a design and production studio of themed environments and 512 Consulting,
a consulting company that represents several play companies in the faith
based market and amusement industry. He has also written numerous articles
published in industry trade magazines (Children's Ministry Magazine, Church
Executive, Church Business, Religious Product News, Tourist Parks & Attractions).
Terry Bernardo - Terry is from Accord, NY and is co-owner of Skate
Time 209, the 30,000 sq. foot family entertainment center that houses
a roller skating rink and skateboard park. Terry is also co-owner and
lead instructor of Pilates At The Bungalow studio in Accord. Terry, who
holds a Masters in Business Administration from Drexel University in Philadelphia,
is a former corporate hotel executive with chains such as Loews, Hilton
and Sheraton.
Plans/Committees
1. Membership - Developing new members, industry relationships and partnerships
2. Marketing - Publicizing our efforts to marketplace
3. Board - Strategic planning, nominating, direction
4. Events- Planning and coordinating prayer breakfasts and other turnkey
events
5. Spiritual - Guidance for organization
How to get involved
Coming Soon
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