NEW YEAR. NEW LOCATION. NEW RECORDS. AIMS International Delivers Another Successful Safety Seminar [Dallas, TX] January 19, 2024 — AIMS International, the world leader in amusement safety education, set new records for the third consecutive year at its annual safety seminar. Over 800 attendees, instructors, manufacturers, and suppliers from across the globe joined AIMS International at the DoubleTree by Hilton at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida, January 7-12. 2024 marked the event's return to…
CHRIS JASKIEWICZ TO DELIVER 2024 AIMS INTERNATIONAL SAFETY SEMINAR KEYNOTE [Orlando, FL] November 14, 2023 – AIMS International is excited to share ICON President and CEO, Chris Jaskiewicz will deliver the keynote address at the 2024 AIMS International Safety Seminar. Representing the Visit Orlando Board of Directors, Jaskiewicz will welcome AIMS International and its annual safety seminar back to Orlando for a multi-year run. Named CEO of the Year by Orlando Business Journal, Chris took…
AIMS INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES SAFETY AWARD RECIPIENTS Jeff Abendshien and the ASTM F24 Committee Awarded 2023 Safety Award [JACKSONVILLE, FL] September 9, 2023 – AIMS International, the unmatched leader in amusement safety education, today, named Jeff Abendshien and the ASTM F24 Committee co-recipients of the 2023 AIMS International Safety Award. The AIMS International Safety Award is presented annually to the individual or organization that demonstrates leadership, innovation, and foresight…
AIMS INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMY (BRILEY) LOWENSTEIN 30-Year Theme Park Industry Veteran to Champion World Leader in Amusement Safety Education [Jacksonville, FL] April 11, 2023 — AIMS International, the world leader in amusement safety education, today announced the appointment of new Executive Director Amy (Briley) Lowenstein. “Amy possesses an exceptional knowledge of the amusement industry, having served as a leader in the areas of operations,…
JOB POSTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Job Description:  AIMS International, the amusement industry’s leading provider of safety education delivering a superior curriculum and connecting safety professionals around the world, is seeking an Executive Director (ED). The ED is responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the non-profit 501(c)(6) company. This individual’s role will be to manage and execute the organization’s objectives of delivering world-class educational programs and workshops to…
AIMS INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARY JANE BREWER Search for New Executive Director Underway to Ensure Continuity of Operations [Jacksonville, FL] February 28, 2023 — AIMS International, the world leader in amusement safety education, today announced that Executive Director Mary Jane (M.J.) Brewer will depart her position April 10, 2023. “M.J.’s exceptional leadership and innovation navigated AIMS through a critical time in history and helped us achieve record…
AIMS INTERNATIONAL 2023 SAFETY SEMINAR SHATTERS RECORDS Annual Event Marks New Milestones and Welcomes New Member to Board of Directors [Jacksonville, FL] February 15, 2023 — AIMS International, the world leader in amusement safety education, reports record results for its annual safety seminar. The event, which drew participants to Galveston, TX from Jan. 8 to 13, shattered all previous seminars reflecting the industry’s unwavering dedication to providing safe entertainment experiences for…
AIMS INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS WITH ACOLAP TO DELIVER SAFETY EDUCATION IN COLOMBIA Three-Year Deal to Expand Amusement Safety Education into Latin America [Jacksonville, FL] November 29, 2022 – AIMS International, the world leader in amusement safety education and ACOLAP, Colombian Association of Attractions and Amusement Parks, (Asociación Colombiana de Atracciones y Parques de Diversiones) have signed an agreement to provide a comprehensive amusement ride safety education program to ACOLAP…
AIMS INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES ERIK BEARD TO DELIVER KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT ANNUAL SAFETY SEMINAR Safety Seminar to be held in Galveston, TX January 8-13, 2023 [Jacksonville, FL] November 22, 2022 – AIMS International, the world leader in amusement safety education, is proud to share that 30-year industry veteran Erik Beard will deliver the keynote address at the 2023 AIMS International Safety Seminar. Beard is the managing member and general counsel of International Ride Training, a consulting…
AT: Pam Sherborne psherborne@amusementtoday.com GALVESTON, Texas — With a brand new track and the second year of a 2022 new program, plans are well underway for the 2023 AIMS International Safety Seminar, which will be held for one more year at the Galveston Island Convention Center, Galveston, Texas, Jan. 8-13. According to AIMS Executive Director Mary Jane Brewer, it is shaping up to be the best safety seminar ever, with many core ride maintenance, inspection and safety courses returning…