Justin La Fond

Senior Park Director at Hawaiian Falls Waterparks/Ripley’s Believe it or Not! World Entertainment | Chair of the Technology Committee for the World Waterpark Association

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

About

Experienced Park Director with a demonstrated history of working in the entertainment industry. Skilled in Aquatics, Budgeting, Microsoft Word, Sales, Retail, and Event Management. Strong business development professional with a Bachelor’s Degree focused in Tourism and Travel Services Management from University of New Orleans.

Experience

  • Senior Park Director at Ripley's Believe It or Not! World Entertainment
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

  • ProParks Attractions Group (11 yrs 2 mos)
    • Senior Park Director
      Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • Park Director
      May 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 2 mos

      -Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures for the Waterpark. -Ensures the Waterpark meets or exceeds expected revenue and per capita goals in assigned areas by maximizing revenue opportunities. -Develops and maintains ongoing customer satisfaction measurement procedures and implements identified improvements; resolves customer complaints. -Selects, supervises, trains, motivates and evaluates staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline as needed. -Develops and implements Waterpark Emergency action plans and procedures.

  • Manager at Razzoo's Cajun Cafe
    Dec 2014 - May 2015 · 6 mos

  • Hawaiian Falls Waterparks (2 yrs 7 mos)
    • Revenue Manager
      Aug 2013 - Dec 2014 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Facilitate the operations of all in-park revenue.

    • Food And Beverage Supervisor
      Jun 2012 - Aug 2013 · 1 yr 3 mos