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Inside the Industry Articles

Find these and many other interesting Inside the Industry articles inside of our quarterly Dark Times publication - one of the many benefits that a DAFE member receives.

In this issue Derek interviews Rich Hill, designer for Sally Corporation, one of the worlds leading dark ride and animatronics production companies.
In this issue Derek interviews Jeffrey Siebert, Director of Corporate Communications & Sales for Schlitterbahn Waterparks and former Area Manger of Marketing Communications for Paramount's Kings Island.
In this issue Derek interviews Bobbie “Bloody Mary” Weiner, talented Hollywood makeup effects artist, brilliant entrepreneur, down-to-earth millionaire, and all around nice person
In this issue, Derek interviews Jim M. Melonic, founder and owner of J.M.M. Studios, a themed attraction consulting, design, and fabrication company based in Woodbine, New Jersey.
In this issue, Derek interviews Jim M. Melonic to find out how Black Diamond at Knoebels is progressing.
In this issue, Derek interviews Mark Cline.  Mark has created and operates numerous attractions in Virginia.  And in addition to being a talented artist, designer, and businessman, Mark is a hilarious entertainer, as this interview clearly demonstrates.
In this issue, Derek interviews Scott Simmons, Executive Producer and Marketing Director for The ScareHouse haunted attraction in Pittsburgh, PA.
In this issue, Derek interviews Eric Princz, the owner of the animatronics company Creative Design & Engineering.
In this issue, Derek interviews Juniper Jairala, a friend and coworker who worked for four years as a Ride and Show Engineer for Universal Studios.
In this issue, Derek interviews Steve Gorman, General Manager of Waldameer Park in Erie, Pennsylvania.
In this issue, Derek interviews seasonal haunt owner and entrepreneur Patrick Konopelski.
In this issue, the DAFE Board interviews Ed Douglas of Midnight Syndicate.
In this issue, the DAFE Board interviews Ed Douglas again.
In this issue, Chris interviews Ron Schneider.
In this issue, Sarah Windisch interviews Linda Barnicott.