Staff

Eagle Scout, Computer Nerd, Lifelong Baltimore Orioles Fan, Non-Bandwagon Tennessee Titans and Nashville Predators Fan, RIT/NTID Alumni, Adrenaline Junkie, Roadtrip Warrior, Ford Escape Driver, Deaf, Award Winning Photographer.

Owner of BrachPhotography. Wife of Owner, Lifelong Baltimore Orioles fan, Bandwagon Washington Football Team fan, Mary Washington College Alumni, Thrill Seeker, Roadtrip Companion, Map Navigator, VW Jetta Driver, Photographer.

Native Texan, IT Nerd, Foodie, Oklahoma State Graduate, Water Ride Enthusiast, Arcade Master, Traveler, Cat Afficinado, Hyundai Tuscon Driver, Favorite Color is Blue.

Deaf, New Father, World Traveler, Adventure Junkie, RIT/NTID Alumni, Hiking Mongrel, Outdoorsman, Bandwagon Steelers and Penguins Fan, Published Photographer.

Marcus (Gaines) is an international award winning cameraman and editor with over 20 years experience working for the UK’s two largest broadcasters, the BBC and ITV. Marcus's passion for the amusement industry has lead to him producing, filming and editing a large number of TV news reports and documentaries on the industry. As well as creating Ride and Park Media, a production company dedicated to creating dynamic marketing resources for the attraction industry. He has been nominated for multiple Royal Television Society awards for editing, drone filming and camerawork. His work as a VR film maker lead to a project winning two awards including one at the VR Expo Awards. Marcus has been interested in roller coasters and theme parks for over 25 years. He regularly writes for industry and enthusiast magazines. The combination of his passion and broadcast expertise means he has the best understanding of how to create stimulating and engaging videos for the amusement industry.

Indiana Native, Dad of Two Kids, Autism Advocate, Deaf, Man of Multiple Hats: Frozen Guy, Stocker, Shopper, Graphic Designer, Ball State University Alumni (Chirp Chirp), HUGE Star Wars Fan, Indiana Pacers & Orlando Magic Fan, Adrenaline Junkie, Photographer.

Born and raised in California. Avid golfer, bowler. THE Ohio State University alumni. Master of the kitchen. Outdoorsman. Professional shelf stocker. All around professional sports fan; Especially the San Francisco Giants, Las Vegas Raiders, Golden State Warriors, San Jose Sharks. Toyota Yaris driver. Devourer of steaks. Favorite color is blue.

Born in Maryland, raised in Virginia. National College of Business and Technology alumni. First time father. Husband to Sam. Subaru Forrester driver. Mexican food devourer. Avid University of Virginia Cavilers fan. Favorite movie is Italian Job. Favorite color is red. Shopkicking towards a Disney vacation while Instacart shoppng.

I was born and raised in Troy, Ohio. I’m a huge sports fan, and I love cooking. I also enjoy air shows, ziplining, skydiving, and whitewater rafting. My favorite parks are Islands Of Adventure and Silver Dollar City. My favorite water park is Atlantis Aquaventure in Dubai. My favorite wooden coaster is Voyage at Holiday World, and my favorite steel coaster is X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain.

Jay is originally from Buffalo, NY. He has spent time in the Orlando, FL area & Charlotte, NC. He graduated from Erie Community College studying Graphic Arts / Printing. Jay’s favorite color is Blue with Magenta a close second. He enjoys Chicken Wings because he is of course from “Buffalo”. In his spare time enjoys hockey, lacrosse and football but also enjoys high school sports as well. Jay current has a black Toyota Camry in his driveway and is currently a dog dad of a four-year-old Blue Merle Shorkie named Sparky. Jay also started working in the amusement business as a teenager and worked for various traveling local amusement companies. Later in time became one of the “voices” behind the James E. Strates Shows HUSS TopSpin ride. He also worked as a maintenance manager and inspector at a New York amusement park. He also is a board member of the Allan Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum in North Tonawanda New York. Jay is also serving on the Canal Fest of the Tonawanda’s board. He enjoys music festivals, models of carnival rides and visiting amusement parks on the east coast. He hopes to one day make it further west then Chicago.