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Six Flags to Restore Park Presidents at 10 Parks

The company says park-level leaders will help tailor operations to each location after last year’s centralized model.

Overview

  • Six Flags said it will bring back on-site presidents at several parks, with official appointments to be announced next week.
  • Trade reports point to a roster of 10 locations, including Knott’s Berry Farm, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Cedar Point, Kings Island, Canada’s Wonderland, and Carowinds.
  • Two appointments are confirmed, with Raffi Kaprelyan returning to Knott’s Berry Farm and Brian Oerding moving to Six Flags Magic Mountain as vice presidents and park managers.
  • Company officials said the change is meant to speed decisions and match each park’s needs, a job that spans daily operations, staffing, guest service, budgets, and local outreach.
  • The move reverses a May 2025 shift that replaced 27 park presidents with four regional teams and comes alongside recent park sales and closures, which may hint at where Six Flags will focus investment.