Greg Hale Appointed Vice Chairman of IAAPA Board of Directors

The board of directors of the IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) has elected Disney veteran Greg Hale (pictured) second vice chairman. He will be IAAPA’s second vice chairman in 2015, first vice chairman in 2016, and then lead the international association as chairman of the board in 2017. Greg Hale has been working for the Walt Disney Company for 26 years in different positions. Since 2002 he has been working as vice president and chief safety officer for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, leading a global team of ride design, operations, and maintenance professionals that take care of topics such as park safety, accessibility for guests with disabilities, and technology advancements. Hale currently holds 63 patents around the world that have contributed to numerous innovations and inventions in the amusement industry. Furthermore, Hale has been an active volunteer with IAAPA for more than 15 years. (eap)