fatdaddy Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 ^They can't really say early retirement when he's not the only one they fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 ^ I said "like" ... Â I can pretty much guarantee when the official press release from Six Flags comes out it won't say "Fired". Â If it does say Fired, I'll be shocked to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmaster562 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 So if there is a new park president, will there still be that 2011 project that was supposed to be HUGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knotts Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 ^ Yes! Superman backwards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmaster562 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 ... Hmm...I didn't think of that... Well wasn't there supposed to be something at SFMM that was new to the world... never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knotts Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 (edited) ^ You might be thinking of 2012, the year of explosive new attractions all over So-Cal. I would imagine SFMM would have to add something pretty "interesting" to keep up. Unfortunately, none of us will get to ride any of them, seeing as the world ends in 2012! Edited August 25, 2010 by John Knotts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmaster562 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 ^ Hahah thanks. Oh what a crying shame that we'll never going to ride SFMM's dive coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I think it is awesome they are replacing the SFGADv and SFDK guys with people who were involved with Hard Rock Park.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share Posted August 25, 2010 I think it is awesome they are replacing the SFGADv and SFDK guys with people who were involved with Hard Rock Park.... Are the HRP guys they are hiring the guys that used to work for Paramount...probably with Al Weber? Hmmm..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Alumni Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 (edited) This was on The Signal.com. It looks like he has been transferred to the corporate office...  Jay Thomas exits Magic Mountain for corporate gig in Texas  Jay Thomas is leaving Six Flags Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor as park president for a position at the theme park company's corporate office in Dallas, an official said Tuesday.  A Six Flags Magic Mountain spokeswoman denied that Thomas had been fired from the company, which was part of initial reports.  "Jay never had the kind of airs that corporate people do -- he is a genuine, good human being," said John Mahaffy, former interim director of the SCV Boys & Girls Club Foundation.  See Wednesday's Signal for the complete story. Edited August 25, 2010 by Magic Alumni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kf2010 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Good to hear! Sounds like he's moving up the corporate ladder, and in this instance its much deserved! Â Best of luck to Jay Thomas, you're awesome man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knotts Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 ^ Well now that makes more sense! Someone of Jay's caliber, after the job he has done at SFMM, deserves all the good things that are coming his way. Good luck Jay, and I will miss you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatdaddy Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 A "coporate gig" might also mean they are going to get him outta site and then give him the ax while nobodys looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ghost Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Bonnie? That's an odd name for a man. Don't worry, Bonnie is one of those fancy, newfangled men with boobs and vaginas. Two vaginas?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeoplemoverMatt Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I am very sorry to see Jay Thomas depart from SFMM. While I'm happy for him as he moves up, and wish him the best of luck in his future endeavours, his friendliness and positive attitude will be sorely missed. Â Good luck Jay! You were absolutely fantastic to work with! Thanks for everything you did for us @ SFMM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I think it is awesome they are replacing the SFGADv and SFDK guys with people who were involved with Hard Rock Park.... Â Even worse, John Fitzgerald is the guy who was involved in sinking Hard Rock Park and Freestyle Music Park (and his own company bio prides his involvement in the latter project). Â By the end of the decade, I'm going to be able to write a book on the [negative] impact that park has made on the industry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelinwood Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Are you kidding me? I've never been to the park, but I've seen the positive improvements he has made! Bad move! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenA07 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 If it is indeed Bonnie who is taking over they are choosing someone who I believe people will be happy with. I've had the oppertunity to speak with her a few times and I was always impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorkscrewFoley Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Are you kidding me? I've never been to the park, but I've seen the positive improvements he has made! Bad move! Â Eric, I share your exact same sentiments. I just hope this dude Bonnie with two Va-JJ's can keep up the good work that Jay was doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expop Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 They want and need marketers and all the Park Presidents departures, no matter how good they were for their park, were non-marketers.............. Drive attendance is the name of the game and now SF is right back where it belongs - local parks, not NYC dimwits, driving the local businesses............... BR will do that, lead her team and represent the local community.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathbydinn Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Are you kidding me? I've never been to the park, but I've seen the positive improvements he has made! Bad move! Â He was talking about HRP/FMP, not SFMM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBJ Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 On a positive note, I think that the move to Texas can be a good thing, as Thomas can use his expertise to help out all the parks in the chain. Also, glad to see them promoting a long time employee of SFMM to the new position, instead of going completely outside. I'm never really sure how much freedom each park President is given over the direction of their particular park. It was Shapiro who was the big believer in altering the demo towards family, and his park Presidents/GM's more or less tried to deliver on that vision with the limited resources given to them by the board. Â One thing that can be done is for someone to take pics of Universal's Citywalk's Johnny Rockets, and then compare that to what passes for Johnny Rockets at SFMM. Or even with the Panda Express locations. Out of the three theme parks that share the common eateries (Knotss, SFMM, Universal) - it is SFMM installs that are the most junky looking. Erasing this negative impression created by these sub-standard venues should be a top priority for 2011. Get the board to free up some cash so SFMM can at least provide a better environment for the guests. Jay did wonders with what little they provided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I'm glad to hear that Jay simply got a new position. While I don't know Bonnie personally, I have spoken to her a few times when she was at SFMM. She's familiar with the park and will do just fine. Â Regarding the park's direction, now that there's been a change at the top, I have a feeling that with SFMM's reputation, they're going to head back toward the big thrills. This is how SFMM is known, and they should stick with what they do well. Â As for Jay, I wish him the very best. He did a great job during his time at the park and I will miss seeing him there. Â Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atem122 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Bonnie? That's an odd name for a man. Don't worry, Bonnie is one of those fancy, newfangled men with boobs and vaginas. Two vaginas?! Yeah, I realized that my grammar was totally messed up there! Damnit, but hey, it actually CAN happen. Â I may be mistaken/a total nerd, but isn't Bonnie's last name on the side of one of the buildings at SFMM? I believe she (or whoever that is) had a HUGE part in the park for a very long time. So if it is her, that's hopefully a great choice as a replacement for a president that really did many great things for the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Alumni Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Now it seems The Signal is going back on their claim that Jay is going to the Corporate Office; it now says he "may" go. Here is an expanded article and there is suppose to be an interview with Jay in tomorrow's issue...  UPDATED: Magic Mountain president to leave Jay Thomas, park president since 2007, may take a position at a corporate office in Dallas  Jay Thomas is leaving Six Flags Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor as park president, potentially taking a position at the theme park's corporate office in Dallas, a spokeswoman said Tuesday.  Six Flags Magic Mountain spokeswoman Sue Carpenter denied other media reports that the park president had been fired from the company. There was no word Tuesday night on who would replace Thomas.  Thomas was appointed park president in 2007 and navigated the theme park - one of the Santa Clarita Valley's largest employers - through the economic recession and financial setbacks facing the New York-based amusement park company.  In 2009, Six Flags filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with the goal of reorganizing and shedding $1.8 billion of its $2.4 billion debt.  Despite the economic challenges, Thomas and the theme park heralded the opening of its roller coasters X2 in 2008 and "Terminator: Salvation" The Ride in 2009. That all followed a $10 million revamp of the five-year-old rollercoaster, X.  Thomas oversaw the park as it reintroduced itself as a family-friendly destination, evident by the launch of the new children's area, Thomas Town, which is based on the character Thomas the Tank Engine.  The park also began enforcing code-of-conduct rules at the entrance to rides and popular destinations, prohibiting smoking, profanity and other behavior deemed not family-friendly.  Outside of running the theme park, Thomas immersed himself in the Santa Clarita Valley community, joining a series of nonprofit organizations like the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley.  "Jay never had the kind of airs that corporate people do - he is a genuine, good human being. It's hard to find those kinds of people today," said John Mahaffey, former interim director of the Boys & Girls Club of SCV Foundation and owner of SC Construction Company.  "His departure is a devastating loss," Mahaffey said. "He's been a great member of this community. No one has done as much personally as he has done in support of the nonprofits."  Thomas and the theme park received numerous awards for a dedication to the community. In 2009, Thomas accepted the Economic Impact Award during the Santa Clarita Valley Business Leadership Awards.  Earlier this year, local leaders "roasted" Thomas as part of the Elks Roast, which raised nearly $35,000 for the Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers.  "Jay Thomas is a fine executive and leader," Signal Publisher Ian Lamont said. "He is greatly respected and admired and his next community is going to love him." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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