William Alton Experience Designer With a background and passion in architecture, Connor has dealt with projects in all facets of design. Upon graduation, he worked for a nonprofit that specialized in mixed-use projects specifically in Southern California, helping lead teams to numerous winning competitions for master plans and redevelopments. He strives for perfecting details and loves seeing projects from conception to construction. With a shift towards entertainment design and development, his background in travel and design allows a unique look at different aspects of projects, with a keen eye to the structure, constructibility, and experience.  With his renewed focus on design-centered experiences, he strives to create unique, impactful, and successful moments for visitors. EDUCATION California Polytechnic State University Pomona (2010-2015), College of Environmental Design, Bachelors of Architecture NOTABLE PROJECTS Dodger Stadium Centerfield, Los Angeles, California Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash, Universal Studios Hollywood, California Meow Wolf, Denver, Colorado Back to team

William Alton Associate Art Director Janai is a multi-disciplined creative talent. Skilled ranging from show set design and CAD drafting for attractions to concept developments and art direction. Alongside her accomplished digital and physical artistic competences, her wide ranging abilities can be applied to many facets of  the industry. She has previously spent productive terms with Walt Disney Studios, Thinkwell and Universal Pictures. As an associate designer for The Walt Disney Studios Special Events, Janai played a fundamental role in contributing to an impressive list of projects including movie ‘world premier’ events for; Captain America Civil War, Jungle Book 2016, Zootopia and The Good Dinosaur. She also designed the excellent Star Wars Exhibit featured in the prestigious El Capitan Theatre Hollywood. Delivering creative content for the attractions industry Janai has provided CAD imagery, 3D modelling and detailed set design on ride attractions worldwide for high profile clients including Universal Studios. In a wider role within the entertainment industry Janai is proficient in set construction, prop and model building. She has had the privilege of working on numerous theatre and entertainment productions for artists such as Rod Stewart, Helen Hunt and Mikhail Baryshnikov. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science Set & Exhibit Design at Art Institute of California - Hollywood, CA. NOTABLE PROJECTS Fiesta Village, Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, California Dodger Stadium Centerfield, Los Angeles, California Jurassic World the Ride, Universal Studios Hollywood, California The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash, Universal Studios Hollywood, California Back to team

William Alton Show Set Project Manager Jessica serves as the interface between the Creative and Architecture departments to develop, coordinate, and deliver all architectural /experience show packages. She manages and provide document control for all digital assets for the Architecture department as well as providing 2D and 3D digital drawing support for Architecture team. Prior to THG, Jessica spent 15 years in the home remodeling industry, gaining diverse experience in construction and project management. She graduated valedictorian with a degree in set and exhibit design before crossing over into the themed entertainment world. EDUCATION B.S. in Set & Exhibit Design, The Art Institute of California Hollywood NOTABLE PROJECTS Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum, Yorba Linda, CA Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, UAE DreamWorks WaterPark, East Rutherford, NJ Theme Park Experience Center, Orlando, FL Back to team

William Alton Show Set/Facility Monica utilizes her background in interior design to design and document immersive projects for the themed entertainment industry. Her work includes concept development, graphic design, modeling, rendering, and production documentation for hotels, theme park attractions, live entertainment, the space industry, and beyond in all phases of design. Though early in her career, Monica is a passionate proponent of story-based placemaking and making dreams a reality. Monica received her Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Baylor University and worked professionally in hospitality design. She also earned a Master of Fine Arts from SCAD in Themed Entertainment Design, beginning her transition into the themed entertainment world. In her free time, she is an active member of the Themed Entertainment Association and volunteers at various events to help mentor the next generation of designers. KEY SKILLS 3D Modeling, Digital Rendering, Creative Concept Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Show Set, & Production Documentation NOTABLE PROJECTS EPIC Universe, Orlando, FL Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast Tiana’s Bayou Adventure American Heartland Theme Park SEVEN Transformers FEC, Saudi Arabia EDUCATION B.S | Interior Design | Baylor University M.F.A | Themed Entertainment Design | Savannah College of Art and Design Back to team

William Alton Associate Art Director Having spent over a decade in Los Angeles, Samantha has experience working in multiple aspects of the entertainment industry, including having worked on an extensive number of dark ride attractions located all over the world. Highly skilled in many software programs ranging from the likes of Photoshop and Lumion to AutoCAD and Rhino, she has worked for distinguished companies such as Universal Studios Japan and Thinkwell Group, now bringing her talents to THG. Samantha has led and collaborated with teams of varying sizes, with highlights of her experience including Show Set work on the 2022 Thea award winning The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Lease attraction, and the Universal Spectacle Night Parade -The Best of Hollywood at Universal Studios Japan, as well as creating 3D visualizations for the new Dodger Stadium Centerfield expansion.  Most recently at THG, Samantha has been Art Directing for an upcoming attraction opening in 2025. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Set & Exhibition Design, The Art Institute - Hollywood, CA NOTABLE PROJECTS The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash, Universal Studios Hollywood, California Dodger Stadium Centerfield, Los Angeles, California Jurassic World the Ride, Universal Studios Hollywood, California Back to team