Reece Youmans is a seasoned hospitality professional with a wealth of experience in themed restaurant operations, joining Fun Spot America in May 2022. His career has been primarily focused on major Orlando attractions, including extensive work at both Walt Disney and Universal Orlando properties. Reece has managed high-profile establishments such as Rainforest Café, Fulton’s Crabhouse, and Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville. He previously owned Hometown Restaurants, operating multiple locations in Tampa/St. Petersburg. A former college athlete, Reece played football at Southern Illinois University, which instilled in him a strong sense of teamwork and leadership. Reece is passionate about global cuisine and eagerly explores new culinary experiences, embodying an adventurous “try anything once” approach to food.

Mark has been with John Arie for 30+years. Mark began in 1985 at Fun N Wheels and has worked in all aspects of the business. He supervises and oversees what we believe to be the BEST maintenance department in the family amusement park industry. The department is skilled and proficient in all the mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical requirements of the park’s operations. Mark is the face of our park’s equipment safety procedures and coordinates the bi-annual inspections with the Florida Department of Agriculture, Fair Rides Division. August of 2018 Mark was promoted to our Chief of Maintenance and oversees all three current locations.

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As the Corporate Director of Human Resources, overseeing HR operations companywide, Melina brings a strong foundation in both legal and human resources disciplines. Melina began her career as a paralegal where she spent years developing expertise in legal processes and compliance. Melina holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Conflict and is a SHRM certified professional. She has built a well-rounded HR career focused on employee relations, risk management, and workplace integrity. She previously served as a Labor Relations Professional with The Walt Disney Company, where she gained experience managing complex union cast member relations in a large-scale organization. She later joined Tijuana Flats, specializing in risk, compliance, and employee relations during her tenure. In her current role, Melina is passionate about fostering environments where employees feel supported and empowered. She is committed to creating workplaces that are safe, clean, and fun for both team members and guests alike.