IAAPA Attractions Expo 2018

Philip Wilson, ICAE
Vice President
Extreme Engineering


Mr. Wilson has a Mass Communication degree from California State University with over 22 years in marketing and design experience to the amusement industry. Wilson was the top of his graduating class with Honors (Magna Cum Laude graduate) and is part of Lambda Pi Eta, the official National Communication Association Honor Society. Mr. Wilson is currently an IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) Board Memember (through 2020) as a representative to industry suppliers, as well as a chairman, while serving on several IAAPA committees such as Global Membership, Global Manufacturers and Suppliers, and Service Awards. Mr. Wilson also lobbies on industry related issues at Capitol Hill in D.C. Wilson has also earned his ICAE certificate with IAAPA (IAAPA Certified Attractions Executive) in 2016. He previously was a chairman's league member with the official resort association (ARDA) and helped manage a task force with ARDA on introducing resorts to amusement suppliers. He has extensive knowledge in IP protection, trademark implementation and brand development. Mr. Wilson's recent design work helped Extreme Engineering win 10 "Best New Product" and "Best Design" IAAPA awards including several outside industry awards. Recently Mr. Wilson helped win best in web design from AAF (American Advertising Federation) for the entire state of California on Extreme Engineering's mobile web platform. Today Phil is very involved in a non-profit that raises money to fight kids' cancer, Great Cycle Challenge USA, and servers on the California chapter. Great Cycle Challenge USA is a national CCRF. Wilson also designs beer labels on the side for award winning micro-breweries in California, recently winning best label at the California State Fair. Mr. Wilson is a proud father of two boys (Ethan and Oliver) and is married to his beautiful wife, Meagan.

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