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Follow on Google News | iPlay America Promotes Gary Foley to Chief Operating OfficeriPlay America and Encore Event Center, a one-of-a-kind, indoor family amusement park located in Freehold, N.J., announced the promotion of Gary Foley as chief operating officer.
By: R&J PR Prior to joining iPlay America, Foley served as general manager at Sahara Sam’s Oasis Indoor Water Park in West Berlin, N.J., where he oversaw the daily operations and prepared for the grand opening of the park. Earlier in his career, he held the role of director of human resources, marketing and operations at Gillian’s Island Water Park & Gillian’s Wonderland Pier in Ocean City, N.J. During his tenure at Gillian’s Island Water Park & Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, his responsibilities included recruiting and training employees, developing policies for the company, managing daily operations and marketing all aspects of the amusement park. In addition, Foley served as Chairman of the Personnel Committee for the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. In 1994, he was recognized with the Best Workshop Award for “Motivate Me,” a workshop he facilitated at the IAAPA Trade Show and Convention. “Gary is an incredible asset to iPlay America and Encore Event Center and was a driving force in preparation to open iPlay America and Encore Event Center,” said Bob McDaid, Founder of iPlay America and Encore Event Center. “I look forward to our facility’s continued growth under Gary’s strong leadership and management capabilities.” A resident of Cherry Hill, NJ, Foley has extensive training in amusement park management and has attended courses at Disney University and industry workshops with the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. About iPlay America and Encore Event Center: iPlay America and Encore Event Center is an entirely new entertainment and event concept opening in Freehold, N.J. iPlay America and Encore is among the most ambitious, exciting and upscale family entertainment and event centers anywhere. Constructed with theme park inspired detail featuring a boardwalk and downtown setting, iPlay America offers an incredible variety of rides and entertainment, games and attractions geared to all ages. Encore Event Center offers guests a unique venue for life’s milestone events including weddings, birthday parties, and bar mitzvahs as well as corporate meetings, team building events and celebrations. The venue’s centerpiece is a 12,000-square- For more information about iPlay America and Encore, visit www.iPlayAmerica.com, or call 732-577-8200. End
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