Morey's Piers' VP/officer elected to Board of Directors for International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA)

Denise Beckson to serve second term on IAAPA's Board

PRESS RELEASE

WILDWOOD – Morey's Piers proudly announces that Denise Beckson, Vice President of Government Affairs and Human Resources, has been elected to a significant leadership role within the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA). Beckson will assume the position of North America Regional Advisory Committee Chair Director starting in 2024.

With a remarkable career spanning over three decades in the attractions industry, Beckson has been a leading advocate for safety, education, and training. Her valuable contributions to Morey's Piers extend across multiple domains, including food and beverage, water park operations, human resources, talent acquisition, and government relations/public affairs.

Notably, Beckson recently organized and hosted the highly successful 46th Annual Amusement and Theme Park Food Service Conference, showcasing the vibrant flavors and specialties of Cape May County.

This marks Beckson's second term on the IAAPA Board, having previously served from 2015 to 2017. She has a rich history of service to IAAPA, having chaired both the Global Government Relations and Global Education committees and playing a crucial role in the association's headquarters relocation task force. 

Beckson's unwavering commitment to advocacy has seen her represent the industry on critical issues at state and federal levels, while also educating lawmakers and regulators about the attractions sector. In addition to her international and national roles, Beckson has been a devoted representative of New Jersey, serving on the NJBIA, NJRHA, NJTIA, and NJAA Boards.

Denise Beckson expressed her enthusiasm for her forthcoming term, saying, "It is an honor to serve the attractions industry in this capacity once again. I am committed to advancing the safety, innovation, and growth of our industry while continuing to champion the interests of our members."

Beckson's election to this role was part of a broader IAAPA election that saw seven individuals assume new positions on the IAAPA Board:

• Luciana Periales, CEO of Neverland Park in Argentina, has been named Second Vice Chair of the IAAPA Board of Directors for 2024. She will serve as First Vice Chair in 2025 and subsequently lead the Global Association for the Attractions Industry as Chair of the Board in 2026.
• Håkon Lund, President and Owner of Lund Gruppen in Norway, will serve as EMEA Regional Advisory Committee Chair Director.
• Su “Dale” Zhan Hang, Group VP at Chimelong Group, a prominent owner of major theme parks and attractions in China, will assume the role of Facility Member Director.
• Neil Dwyer, VP of Operations for Qiddiya Investment Co. - Six Flags Qiddiya in Saudi Arabia, brings nearly 20 years of theme park experience to his role as Facility Member Director.
• Gina Claassen, Corporate Safety Director for Herschend Family Entertainment in the US, will continue her longstanding service with IAAPA, serving as Facility Member Director. She currently serves on the Board of Directors, has been an Expo Show Ambassador, and has contributed to several IAAPA committees.
• Rajen Shah, Managing Director of The Great Escape Water Park and Arihant Industrial Corporation Limited, has been a dedicated member of the IAAPA Board for the past 23 years. In his new term, Shah will serve as Facility Member Director.

For more information on IAAPA and its initiatives, visit www.iaapa.com.

About Morey's Piers

Morey's Piers, located on the boardwalk in the Wildwoods, New Jersey, is a classic seaside amusement park, family-owned and operated since 1969. Voted Amusement Park of the Year by Amusement Today and #1 Best Beach Boardwalk by Family Vacation Critic Morey's Piers has over 100 rides and attractions spanning over eighteen acres along six beach blocks and includes three amusement piers and two beachfront water parks. Convenient to the major population centers of the Northeast, yet a world apart, Morey's Piers, along with Morey Hotels & Resorts combines the pure joy of an amusement park, the sights and sounds of a classic boardwalk, outstanding accommodations, together with the rhythm of beach life. Visit them at Surfside Pier, featuring the Ocean Oasis Water Park and Beach Club at 25th Avenue, Mariner's Landing Pier, featuring Raging Waters Water Park at Schellenger Avenue, and Adventure Pier at Spencer Avenue. 

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