William Alton Senior Project Manager Thoughtful, versatile, and dynamic project director with 15+ years’ experience working with and guiding creative project teams from concept to delivery. Accustomed to managing multi-disciplinary teams to deliver world class one of a kind attractions on accelerated time tables in logistically challenged environments as the Owners representative. Projects completed total $1.1B over a 15 year period. NOTABLE PROJECTS Fast and Furious: Supercharged, Universal Studios Hollywood, California The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Studios Hollywood, California and Orlando, Florida Velocicoaster, Universal Studios Orlando, Florida Back to team
Jared Peter
Sydney Holt2022-07-22T17:33:46+00:00William Alton Senior Producer Prior to joining THG, Jared was Production Manager at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood where he worked on the integration of complex productions including the Oscars, AFI Fest, AFI Honors, and a wide range of live events, major movie premieres, and theatrical productions. Prior to that he worked as Producer on the schematic and detail design phases of Bollywood Park in Dubai. In the eight years before the Dolby, he worked exclusively with Cirque du Soleil on the production and creation of three major productions: The Beatles LOVE in Las Vegas; ZAiA in Macau, China; and IRIS in Los Angeles. NOTABLE PROJECTS Cirque du Soleil, The Beatles LOVE, Las Vegas 87th & 88th Academy Awards Bollywood Park, Dubai Back to team
Annie Cantele
Sydney Holt2023-05-16T20:28:48+00:00William Alton Associate Producer Annie started her career in theme park project management where she developed a reputation for strong partnership and a diverse skill set. Known as the swiss army knife of her previous teams, Annie dives headfirst into every challenge thrown in her direction as she focuses on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of project management workflows. Career highlights include delivery of VelociCoaster wearing many hats: construction management, project controls, graphic design, fabrication, and install management. Annie is now pivoting her focus to design project management, bringing her interdisciplinary background and passion for process improvement to deliver client projects on-time and on-budget. EDUCATION Dual B.S. Design, Innovation, & Society/Industrial & Management Engineering; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute NOTABLE PROJECTS Pandora: The World of Avatar, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Raptor Encounter, Universal’s Islands of Adventure VelociCoaster, Universal's Islands of Adventure Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast, Universal Studios Florida Back to team
Bob Blucher
Sydney Holt2023-05-16T20:31:35+00:00William Alton Technical Manager Bob has worked in the theme park world for 25+ years, most being spent with Universal Creative. He has experience with managing ride systems, show action equipment, special effects, and animated figures contracts. Working on attractions for Universal Studio’s Islands of Adventure (Poseidon’s Fury), Universal Japan (Jaws), and Singapore (Transformers) were definitely highlights in his career, along with receiving a patent for the Guest Positioning Assembly used on the Rip Saw boats. NOTABLE PROJECTS Poseidon’s Fury Men in Black Mickey’s PhilharMagic Jaws USJ Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Kong: Skull Island Back to team
Brian Russell
Sydney Holt2023-03-13T21:39:19+00:00William Alton Project Coordinator Brian attended Chapman University where he double majored in Strategic & Corporate Communication and Theatre Technology. While studying, he began his career through freelance digital media design and broadcast engineering, as well as working for the Disneyland Resort in their lodging and entertainment departments. At THG, Brian combines his passion for communication and technology to oversee various projects, serving as the communication conduit for vendors, independent contractors, and the client. Whether he is monitoring meetings, transmitting documents, or creating digital and physical presentation assets, he is delighted to help create experiences that transport audiences to new worlds through impactful storytelling that creates a cathartic impact. In his free time, one can find Brian researching new technologies, creating video art, watching livestreams, and experiencing location-based entertainment offerings. EDUCATION Chapman University, Strategic & Corporate Communication and Theatre Technology Back to team
Joli Lam
Sydney Holt2023-08-01T22:57:34+00:00William Alton Senior Project Coordinator As a coordinator at THG, Joli combines her creative and organizational skills to help her teams generate deliverables and presentations for the project clients. Before beginning her career in the themed entertainment industry, she earned a degree in psychobiology at UCLA and worked as a graphic designer producing signage and display cases for the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame. Joli is an avid Trader Joe’s snack taste tester and enjoys reading, learning new crafts, and exploring nature in her free time. EDUCATION B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Back to team
Jordan Beeks
Sydney Holt2023-07-11T18:23:16+00:00William Alton Producer Jordan is passionate about collaborating with and leading interdisciplinary teams in location-based entertainment; through his commitment to the world of storytelling and unbridled curiosity, he has become a successful producer of world-class experiences. From Concept and Design to Production and Opening day, he brings over five years of experience in bringing exciting brand worlds to life, immersing guests in beloved IP, and developing projects that entertain and educate in some of the world’s premiere cultural institutions. Jordan’s deep knowledge of industry history, commitment to creative problem solving, and people-centric management style guides our teams ensuring that we deliver every client’s dreams on time, on budget, and beyond expectations. EDUCATION BS, Business Administration; Chapman University BA, Strategic & Corporate Communication; Chapman University NOTABLE PROJECTS The World Food Center, Ede, Netherlands The Raiders' Allegiant Stadium Tour, Las Vegas, NV The Cardhu Distillery, Scotland The Talisker Distillery, Scotland America’s Listening, Smithsonian National Museum of American History The U.S. Marshall’s Museum, Fort Smith, AR Wahat Al Karama (Oasis of Dignity), Abu Dhabi, UAE Back to team
Marney Miller
Sydney Holt2022-07-22T18:29:48+00:00William Alton Project Coordinator As a Project Coordinator, Marney oversees holistic creative execution by combining her love for collaboration and immersive art. She is driven to create experiences that are not only tangible and true to their narrative but are also spectacular for viewers. Marney was able to pursue her love of research and storytelling while earning a B.F.A. in Studio Art and Art History from New York University, followed by her M.F.A. in Applied Arts from California Institute of the Arts. In her free time, Marney can be found continuing her exploration of story by creating digital and physical art, playing video games, and indulging in movies. EDUCATION B.F.A, New York University M.F.A, California Institute of the Arts Back to team
Nick Griffith
Sydney Holt2022-11-29T20:14:08+00:00William Alton Project Coordinator Nick is passionate about supporting creative teams to make meaningful and impactful entertainment experiences. His architecture education from USC paired with his experience as a producer at Last Call Theatre makes him a jack-of-all-trades with an emphasis in production. When he’s not working he can be found jamming out on his guitar or crafting tropical drink concoctions. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies, University of Southern California Back to team
Nicole Balderrama
Sydney Holt2023-08-01T22:56:43+00:00William Alton Associate Producer Nicole attended UCSC where she double majored in Film and Sociology. She jump-started her animation career with an internship at Creative Capers Entertainment where she worked over the years as a freelance artist and production coordinator, working with talented people on a number of Disney projects including the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom interactive experience at Disney World Resort. Nicole also built an overflowing book, comic, and graphic novel collection while she was a manager at Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena. EDUCATION B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz NOTABLE PROJECTS Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, Disney World Resort The Lion King DVD Blooper Reel Back to team