Lifelong Learning Program | The Future of Amusement Parks!

Many of us had childhood memories of heading to a local amusement part to enjoy the sights, sounds, and thrills of summer. Join us as we discuss the past, present, and future of amusement parks and thrill rides with Dr. Martin Lewison, Columbia’ 88, amusement park aficionado and associate professor of business management at Farmingdale State College and Adam House, PE, Louisville ’08, senior project manager at CAVU Designwerks, a leading theme and amusement park design firm.

Hosted via Zoom. Zoom link will be provide upon registration.

About Our Speakers:

Dr. Lewison has ridden 2625 different roller coasters at 1000+ different amusement parks, fairs, and family entertainment centers (FECs) in 45 different countries. He is an associate professor of business management at Farmingdale State College, where he teaches a course on the theme parks industry, as well as courses in management, marketing, hospitality, and business history. He is the Program Chair of the Themed Experience and Attractions Academic Symposium, a theme park scholarship summit held annually at the IAAPA Expo, the attractions industry’s global conference and trade show. Martin holds a Ph.D. in business from Pitt. He has served Beta Theta Pi as a chapter advisor, District Chief, and Regional Chief.

Mr. House is a 15+-year veteran of the amusement industry. He is a graduate mechanical engineer from the University of Louisville Delta Pi chapter and recently received his Professional Engineer licensure. He now works as a project manager on prototypical, innovative, and industry changing equipment for CAVU Designwerks. Having worked with nearly all of the major park chains in the industry including Universal and Cedar Fair and working directly for Great Coasters International Inc, the largest wooden coaster manufacturer and Intamin, the largest steel coaster manufacturer in the business, Adam’s industry knowledge and dedication makes him a true leader in guiding his current talented CAVU engineering team in cutting edge and innovative projects. Adam’s dedication to clients and project partners ensures smooth project implementation from contract signing through attraction opening.