National Roller Coaster Museum & Archives
PO Box 5424
Arlington, Texas 76005-5424
Board Members
Gary Slade, Chairman
Slade, Chairman of the NRCMA board, is the founder and Publisher of Amusement Today, the leading trade publication for the amusement industry, located in Arlington, Texas. Slade has documented the amusement industry for more than 30 years with an archive spanning more than 30,000 images. Slade also serves on the board of directors for AIMS International, a non-profit association whose goal is to promote safety in the amusement industry.
Carole Sanderson, Secretary
Sanderson, Secretary of the NRCMA board, is also Chief Financial Officer and partner of Herschman Architects Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio. Sanderson is a confirmed thrill seeker and theme park expert having served earlier as American Coaster Enthusiasts president (2002-2006).
Jeff Novotny, Treasurer
Novotny, Treasurer of the NRCMA board, is the owner of Larson International in Plainview, Texas, the manufacturer of the classic Flying Scooter, Super Shot and Fire Ball rides. He is the former president of AIMS International.
Richard Munch
Munch is a distinguished theme park and roller coaster historian and published author. His book Roller Coaster Fever and his profile of ride designer Harry Traver are considered notable references on the subject. Munch is also a founder of the American Coaster Enthusiasts, and a past president (1978-1982). His career has taken him to Cleveland, Ohio, where he works for Herschman Architects on various commercial projects.
B. Derek Shaw
Shaw is a noted theme park and rock-n-roll historian. He has what is arguably one of the largest collections of amusement park material in the world. Professionally, he serves as the Manager of Special Projects for the American Lung Association. Residing in York, Pennsylvania, he is a long-time, active member of the American Coaster Enthusiasts and is co-host of the club's Eastcoaster event each February.
Pete OwensOwens is the Media and Public Relations Manager for the Dollywood Companies based in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Owens background is in television news in which he worked for nearly 15 years. He is also a guest lecturer on crisis communications and media relations for the Travel Institute of America and NAARSO. While a relative newcomer to the amusements industry, his enthusiasm regarding the history of the industry and its impact on the American family drives his participation in NRCMA.
Mark MooreMoore founded the Uremet Corporation in 1992 in Santa Ana, California. His company reconditions worn wheels and manufactures new replacement wheels for nearly 300 rides at 70 amusement parks and for 12 ride manufacturers. He is the current president of AIMS International, and brings extensive industry contacts and knowledge to the NRCMA board.
Walt Bowser
Bowser is the Vice-President of Maintenance and Construction for the Six Flags Corporation. His 17 years experience in the Six Flags organization and his passion for the preservation of theme and amusement park artifacts makes him an invaluable asset to the NRCMA. Residing in Lubbock, Texas, Bowser spends a considerable amount of time at most of the Six Flags properties.