Jim Futrell has spent over 40 years documenting the industry, authoring over 70 articles for industry trade publications, along with dozens for National Amusement Parks Historical Association Chronicle. Ron Gustafson is an award-winning journalist and photojournalist who has covered the industry for nearly 50 years. His work has been published in trade journals, magazines, and newspapers worldwide. Dave Hahner has been a huge fan of amusement parks and roller coasters his entire life and has written several historical articles on them over the years for American Coaster Enthusiasts and other enthusiast organization publications. Nell Hedge is executive director of the Santa Claus Museum & Village in Santa Claus, Indiana. She graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor's degree in tourism management and has experience in education, communications, and community outreach. Leah Koch represents the fourth generation of Koch family members to own and operate Holiday World & Splashin' Safari. Leah became director of communications in 2019.