USA: Apex Parks Group Names John Fitzgerald as New CEO

John Fitzgerald is the new CEO of Apex Parks Group, one of the largest operators of family entertainment centers in the US. Since starting his career as a ride operator at Six Flags Great Adventure park, Fitzgerald has gained more than 30 years of professional experience in the industry. Most recently, he has been working as Park President, Vice President and General Manager of the Six Flags’ New Jersey parks (Six Flags Hurricane Harbor & Six Flags Great Adventure). Moreover, he has been serving as consultant to Apex on strategic initiatives.

Tyler Zachem, Chairman of the Board of Apex Parks Group, said: “John is a proven leader with an impressive track record of success across our industry, most recently at one of Six Flags’ highest profile parks. He was the clear choice to lead our organization, and we have every confidence that John and our talented team at Apex will continue to deliver the operational excellence and growth that were hallmarks of the company under Al Weber’s leadership,” he said. John Fitzgerald feels honored to follow in Al Weber’s footsteps: “Apex has a platform and a team that is dedicated to providing outstanding family entertainment, and I am thrilled to join the company. Al Weber was my very close friend and a mentor of mine in this industry, and I am honored to carry on his legacy to continue to build Apex into the premier operator of family-orientated amusement parks and entertainment centers,” he commented.

In addition to appointing John Fitzgerald as CEO, Apex announced Brenda Morris has been named CFO on a permanent basis after serving as interim CFO since November 2016. The Apex Park Group, which is based in California’s Aliso Viejo, currently operates 13 family entertainment centers, two water parks and two amusement parks in the states of California, Texas, Florida, New Jersey, Indiana and New York. (eap)