WOOD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY - Key Persons

Michael Wood, also a lifelong industry veteran, now heads Wood Entertainment Inc. After graduating from Michigan State University Michael followed in the footsteps of his father in the family business. He currently holds a NAARSO Level III Inspectors certificate, the highest level obtainable through the organization. Michael has attended numerous NAARSO and AIMS safety seminars and served as an instructor sharing his knowledge since 1989. He currently serves on the NAARSO Education committee governing the curriculum for the annual safety seminar held each January. In 2000, Wood Entertainment Inc. was contracted by Six Flags Corporation to manage the carnival midway at two events. It produced in Albuquerque, NM and El Paso, TX. This process included the evaluation of each attraction, and the operation of it by its' owner in order to be considered for presentation to the public under the Six Flags brand name. The company was also responsible for the site layout, electrical power grid, and management of the daily operation, including ride coupon sales, games of skill, food concessions, and gate admissions. Currently the company serves as a consultant to several amusement ride manufacturers and suppliers, in addition to operation of amusement rides at 5 of the top 10 fairs in the United States.