Theme park CEO says job is about making memories

Matt Ouimet has spent his first two years as chief executive of Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. making sure that the chain’s 11 amusement parks across the country have plenty of attractions for all ages.

New additions include shows featuring Cirque du Soleil-type acrobats, strolling bands and family-oriented rides along with nighttime shows and fireworks that are designed to keep people in the parks longer.

“We’re thinking about people who aren’t coaster riders,” Ouimet said. “I think that’s where we differentiate ourselves.”

Read the rest at USAToday