USA: S&S Announces Several Changes in Management
Pete Barto, Director of Sales for North America and Europe
S&S Worldwide, a US-based manufacturer of roller coasters and thrill rides, recently announced several changes in management have been made at the company. Rich Allen will still be carrying out his position as CEO but will leave his post as President in order to become new Chairman of the Board. In this role he will evaluate and advice the Board of Directors, act as advisor on the financial aspects of the business and lead the planning process for the company’s continuing growth and development. Tim Timco has been appointed as new President of S&S. He joined the company in 2013 and was promoted to the role of Vice President, Sales and Marketing last year. The former Vice President and General Manager, Jason Mons, will from now on act as Executive Vice President. In this position he will mainly by responsible for developing and directing the management of the general operations of the company. Gerald Ryan, an employee of S&S since 1996, has been appointed as new Executive Director of Sales. With Pete Barto a new staff member has joined the company as Director of Sales for North America and Europe. Barto has worked in the amusement and attractions industry for more than a decade, holding diverse positions at International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), FunWorld magazine, Premier Rides and Hershey Entertainment & Resorts. Currently, Barto is also pursuing his MBA in Strategic Leadership at Messiah College, Pennsylvania. (eap)
