USA: Sally Dark Rides Expands Sales Team & Promotes Company Leadership

Jacksonville (Florida)-based dark ride specialist Sally has announced several personnel changes in its sales and leadership teams: Karen Staley joins the company as new Vice President of Global Sales. She brings a wealth of experience in the global leisure and attractions industry into her new role. Before working on a self-employed basis as a sales consultant, Staley worked for companies such as Triotech and served as Vice President for IAAPA North America and IAAPA EMEA. New co-worker in Sally’s sales team is also Hudson Wood, who received his degree in business administration and marketing from the University of Central Florida in 2016 and formerly held a role in the group sales department of the Wild Adventures Theme Park, operated by Herschend Entertainment. Further changes on management level include the promotion of Lauren Wood Weaver from Director of Marketing to Vice President of Marketing & Business Development. Victoria Lane, who has been serving as controller at Sally, takes over as Vice President of Finance.

“With these additions and our strengthened leadership team, we are laying the foundation to expand our client roster around the world,” said John Wood, CEO of Sally Dark Rides. “The last year has been an unprecedented challenge for our industry, but we see a bright future ahead. We have put in place the most talented team, and we are ready to deliver world-class entertainment to our partners.” (eap)