Larry Cochran retires as CEO of Adrenaline Family Entertainment

By | September 27, 2011

Adrenaline Family Entertainment, Inc. today announced that Larry Cochran will step down as Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Cochran will remain a member of the Adrenaline Family Entertainment Board of Directors. Furthermore, the Board has named fellow Board member Russell Kuteman, previously Adrenaline Family Entertainment’s Chief Financial Officer, as the Company’s President and Chief Financial Officer.

“We sincerely thank Larry for his countless contributions as CEO and look forward to his continued involvement with the company,” said Arthur Peponis, fellow Board member. “Larry’s wealth of industry experience and knowledge is a tremendous asset to the team’s strategy.”

Mr. Cochran began his career with Six Flags in the early 1960’s and over the next 35 years, worked his way up to President and Chief Executive Officer, serving as Chairman of the Board for the last seven of those years. In 2008, Mr. Cochran was inducted into the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Hall of Fame and was honored for his work to promote the amusement and tourism industries throughout his career. After joining the IAAPA Board of Directors in 1984, Mr. Cochran served as the organization’s Chairman in 1998, using his position to strengthen IAAPA’s communication with members and volunteers. In late 2009, Mr. Cochran joined the Adrenaline Family Entertainment Board of Directors, and in February 2010 took on the role of Chief Executive Officer.