John M. Linn, P.E.

John M. Linn, P.E.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Vice President, Theme Park Development | Global, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

  • Education

    • Washington University in St. Louis

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      Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
    • University of California, San Diego

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      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience

    • SeaWorld San Diego

      Jan 1978 - Jan 1988
      • Staff Engineer, Design & Engineering

        Jan 1986 - Jan 1988
      • Filtration Operator, Water Quality | Supervisor, Park Operations | Lead, Park Services

        Jan 1978 - Jan 1986
    • Enartec, Inc.

      Jan 1988 - Jan 1994
      Project Manager | Project Engineer
    • SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment (fomerly Busch Entertainment)

      Jan 1994 - Jan 2008
      • Project Executive, Dubai Development Team

        Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
      • Corporate Director, Engineering Services

        Jan 1999 - Jan 2007
      • Corporate Director, Aquatic Animal Life Support Systems

        Jan 1994 - Jan 1999
    • United Parks & Resorts

      Jan 2009 - now

      - Provides strategic leadership direction for long-range planning of all new domestic and international development projects.- Collaborates with VP Business Development in the evaluation of new business growth opportunities.- Provides subject-matter expertise in site evaluation and development, theme park programming and design, and project feasibility analysis.- Works with corporate leadership and project partners to establish and manage overall project scope, budget, and schedule.- Leads negotiation of partnership agreements covering design, construction and operation of proposed developments.- Responsible for all aspect of project development, from concept through grand opening.- Projects under consideration have included individual and multiple gate theme park developments, hotels, waterparks, and creation of new product categories. Show less

      • Development Advisor

        Apr 2024 - now
      • Vice President, Theme Park Development | Global

        Jan 2014 - Apr 2024
      • Corporate Director, Design & Construction

        Jan 2009 - Jan 2014
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)

      State of California
      Jan 1991