Pete Owens, Attractions Industry Veteran, Accepts Nomination as New Museum Chairman

Five other board members are also re-elected to four-year terms.

The National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives (NRCMA), the world’s largest collection of historic amusement artifacts, has selected Pete Owens, 26-year veteran of the attractions industry as its new chairman. He succeeds Jeff Novotny, also an industry veteran, who served as chairman for seven years.  

“It is an honor to be nominated by and to succeed Jeff Novotny as the chairman of the NRMCA Board of Directors,” said Pete Owens, incoming Chairman of the NRCMA Board of Directors. “I very much look forward to working with my fellow volunteers on the board to continue our momentum and bring this museum to life.”

Additionally, the following board members were re-elected to serve a four-year term: Walt Bowser, Chris Gray, Richard Munch, Carol Sanderson & Gary Slade

Owens joined the museum board back in 2009. He has assisted with media outreach efforts for the museum and was instrumental in creating a temporary exhibit for Coaster Con back in 2013.