Executive Committee
ACE is governed by elected officers and appointed directors, collectively
referred to as the Executive Committee. All of the Executive Committee members
are members of ACE and volunteer their time for ACE. The Executive Committee is
comprised as follows:
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Basically, the President is responsible for the overall direction of ACE. The
President appoints all of the directors (with approval of the other officers),
supervises the performance of the other officers and directors, presides at the
annual convention, chairs the business and Executive Committee meetings,
authorizes all disbursements of funds, appoints the nominating committee for
elections, and ensures that ACE's Constitution and Bylaws are met.
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The Vice-President assists the President with his or her duties. In the event
that the President cannot continue in office for any reason, the Vice-President
becomes the President until the next election.
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The Secretary produces and maintains minutes from the annual business meeting
and all Executive Committee meetings.
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The Treasurer maintains all of ACE's financial records, supervises deposits and
disbursements at the direction of the President, prepares ACE's annual budget
and financial statements, and assists the President in all financial planning.
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IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Dave Altman
The Immediate Past President serves on the Executive Committee after his or her
term as President to help ensure a smooth transition for the next President.
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MEMBER SERVICES DIRECTOR
Scott Short
The Member Services Director oversees the management of membership records and member
issue resolution; solicitation of ACE member benefits and maintenance of benefits
and discounts; organization's IT components, including systems, web site architecture,
development, email, and databases; and design, purchase, marketing, distribution, sale,
and reporting of ACE merchandise.
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COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Tim Baldwin
The Communications Director oversees the management of publicity of ACE's goals and
activities to new and prospective members, media, amusement industry and general
public; coordination of media interactions; promotion of ACE and its brands and
offerings to prospective members, media, and amusement industry; and creation of
online content such as ACE websites and social media.
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The Publications Director supervises the preparation of RollerCoaster! and
ACE News and undertakes correspondence necessary for the completion of
each issue.
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HISTORY AND PRESERVATION DIRECTOR
David Dragun
The History and Preservation Director leads ACE efforts to identify, conserve,
and preserve roller coasters; document and maintain historic collections,
materials, documentation, photographs and records related to roller coasters
and ACE’s activities and archives; research and promote the history of roller
coasters, ACE, and amusement parks; acquire coaster exhibits, photographs,
records and equipment; assist in the establishment of a museum and archive
facility; and maintain and publish a census with characteristics, conditions,
and locations of operating and non-operating roller coasters.
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The Regional Representative Director appoints and supervises the Regional
Representatives. The Regional Reps are appointed based upon zip codes. The reps
communicate with members, welcome new members, and maintain ACE's good
relations with the parks in their regions. Many of the reps also produce
regional newsletters and organize local events so that more members can become
involved even if they are unable to attend national events.
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The Events Director plans and executes the annual convention and all ACE
conferences with the President and oversees the processing and execution
of event registrations for all ACE national and international events and
other approved activities.
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