S&S Worldwide, Inc. Announces Management Changes
By amusementtoday | September 7, 2016
LOGAN, Utah – Under the leadership of long-time CEO Rich Allen, S&S Worldwide, Inc. (“S&S”) has experienced tremendous growth and success, including the recent groundbreaking for a large, new facility that will increase productivity and efficiency throughout the company. Allen will now be retiring as CEO after nearly twenty years of service and after taking the company from an exciting enterprise with primarily one product (tower rides) to a global corporation that has quadrupled its former size and become the largest U.S. manufacturer of roller coasters and thrill rides.
Tim Timco, currently serving as President of S&S, has accepted the position of President and CEO. In his new position, Timco will be responsible to evaluate and advise the Board of Directors on the impact of the company’s strategic plans, ensure that the company is consistently represented in a strong positive image, introduce new programs and strategies to provide solutions to business challenges, and lead the planning process for the continuing growth and development of S&S. Timco joined S&S in 2013, was promoted to the role of Vice President, Sales and Marketing in 2014, and was promoted again to President in 2015. From his executive sales position, Timco has contributed to the development of the company’s global growth and he has been a leader in charting the course for its corporate direction in his role as President.
Jason Mons (formerly Executive Vice President) has been promoted to the position of COO at S&S. Mons will be responsible to develop and direct the management of the general operations of the company. Mons will participate in formulating and administering company policies to improve productivity, ensure cost efficiency, and he will implement processes and systems to generate higher productivity and profits, as well as ensuring compliance with company needs for capital investments and improvement projects. Since joining S&S in 2004, Mons has had considerable influence on the operational success of S&S.
Gerald Ryan, an employee of S&S since 1996, has accepted the position of Vice President, Sales and Marketing. Ryan will be responsible to develop sales and marketing programs and systems to support the strategic direction of the company and to align international business plans with organizational objectives. In this role, Ryan will develop annual marketing and sales plans, direct the implementation and execution of those plans, and oversee and direct market research efforts and new business affiliations. Ryan will also serve as a member of the Executive Management Committee.
Preston Perkes, who has been with S&S for ten years, has accepted the position of Director, Project Management and Ride Services. In this new role, Perkes will be responsible for the guidance of Project Management, Customer Service, Technical Support, and Ride Installation. Perkes and his team will oversee all aspects of complex amusement ride projects from inception to conclusion, as well as customer support for the hundreds of S&S rides operating in over 30 countries.
Roger Mann, CPA, was recently hired by S&S as CFO, replacing Mike Bassett. Mann brings many years of manufacturing accounting experience and will continue to develop systems and processes that will support and contribute to the company’s success.
Tim Timco, President and CEO, said the combined knowledge and talent of this new management team, with the assistance and support of the company’s other seasoned managers will “provide increased leadership internally and externally, all toward the achievement of our long-range business objectives. With the amazing, talented team at S&S, the company’s organizational growth and business success can only continue.”