RESUME

EDWARD M. PRIBONIC, P.E., Inc.

CURRICULUM VITAE

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• Specializing in Engineering Issues within the Theme Park, Recreation and Resort industries.
• Holder of six technology patents regarding magnetic braking devices.
• President, Edward M. Pribonic, P.E., Inc. provides professional Design and Engineering services to the Amusement Industry.
• Specializing in Theme Parks, Family Entertainment Centers, Water Parks and other Attractions.
• Engineering Design, Ride Design and Safety Inspections including Water park safety, water slides, wavepools, swimming pools, and Inflatable devices.
• Modifications of Facilities, Equipment Ride Stress Analysis, Accident investigation, and Litigation support.
• Review of Design and Construction Issues for Facilities and Equipment.
• Maintenance Evaluation and Planning, Determination of Maintenance Effectiveness, and Maintenance Program Development.
• Facility/Equipment Condition Evaluations.

EDUCATION:
                                   B.S. Mechanical Engineering University of Pittsburgh

CREDENTIALS:
                                   Registered Professional Engineer - Mechanical Engineering, California
                                   National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO)
                                   Certified Amusement Ride Safety Inspector Florida Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:

1993 – Present    EDWARD M. PRIBONIC, P.E., Inc. Seal Beach, California

1992 - 1993          SUPERTEK PRODUCTIONS, Los Angeles, California - Project Director Responsible for all aspects of design, procurement, installation, and quality assurance of various exposition pavilions for Expo '93 in Taejon, Korea.

1991 - 1992          WALT DISNEY IMAGINEERING, Glendale, California Senior Facility Design Manager Responsible for complete design of Disney Theme Park facilities from concept through construction. Areas of responsibilities included architecture, engineering, show sets, show lighting, graphics, and interiors.

1987 - 1991          DISNEYLAND, Anaheim, California Manager of Engineering and Architecture Had total responsibility for the management of a multi-disciplined organization of 60 professionals performing design work for rehabs, safety improvements, maintenance and expansions of all rides and facilities. Also responsible for ride safety inspections and accident investigation.

1970 – 1987          DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING, Manufacturing and Energy Industries (various companies) Provided management of various engineering design organizations in the steel and energy fields. Functioned as the supervising engineer, and administrative head of design departments.

AFFILIATIONS

            International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)

            American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards Committee F-24, on Amusement Rides and Devices

            Amusement Industry Manufacturers & Suppliers International (AIMS) Member / Instructor; AIMS Safety Seminars

            National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO) Certified Amusement Ride Safety Inspector