Outdoor Amusement Business Association Announces 2011 Oaba Board Members

Feb. 25, 2011 - PRLog -- Bill Johnson of A Fantasy Amusement Company was named the 2011 Chairman of the OABA Board.  Jeanne McDonagh, of McDonagh Amusements, Inc. is the 1st Vice Chair, Mike Featherston, of Gold Star Amusements, has become the 2nd Vice Chair and Chris Lopez, with the Ray Cammack Shows was named as the new, 3rd Vice Chair.

Director Tony Casasata, who served on the board for ten years, had to step down in accordance with OABA By-Laws, and was recognized for his service to the Association.  

Eight Directors were re-elected by the membership to serve additional, two-year board terms from February 2011 to February 2013.  They were Joe Burum, Director of Showmen’s League of America; Andy Deggeller, Deggeller Attractions; Michael Doolan, Big Fun, Inc.; Kristin Parra, Carson & Barnes Circus; Brad Piche, Jack’s Fries; Patty Sullivan, Eli Bridge Co.; Amber Swedgan, North American Midway Entertainment and Michael Wood, of Wood Entertainment.

In addition, three, new Directors were elected by the membership and now take their place on the Board.  They are Blake Huston, N.A.M.E; Ben Pickett, Ray Cammack Shows; and Joe Skerbeck, Skerbeck Bros. Shows.

Outgoing Chairman Dominic Vivona, Jr. welcomed over 400 members attending the Annual Meeting and said, “I am pleased that the OABA has such talented board members willing to serve and provide leadership, advocacy and educational programs for our membership and industry.”

Additional details on new board members will be printed in future copies of OABA’s ShowTime magazine.

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