APEX PARKS GROUP, LLC
ALISO VIEJO, CA

n is to give our team the information and tools they need to drive their businesses while empowering them with processes and analytics that allow them to be more successful Brenda is an operationally focused executive, with extensive experience as a CFO/COO in public and closely held companies including entrepreneurial start-ups, high-growth and mature organizations. Brenda has acquired deep experience in the areas of M & A, FP & A, accounting and treasury functions, process optimization, systems development, financings and IPOs. An energetic and fun-loving executive who understands the business issues beyond the financials and focuses on leading by building relationships and collaborating at all levels. She is successful at managing and growing public, privately held and private equity owned companies with a strong execution record. Brenda loves to build, develop and nurture an organization for high performance and success.  Brenda has been with several top-notch retailers, consumer products and lifestyle organizations, with revenues from $60 million to $1.2 billion and up to 1,200 locations. She has been able to drive results at companies such as Hot Topic, Torrid, 5.11 Tactical, Zumiez, K2 Sports and Icicle Seafoods.  Brenda is on the Board of Directors of Duluth Trading Company and Boot Barn Holdings, where she chairs the audit committee and the advisory board of Asarasi Water.  A graduate of Pacific Lutheran University, Brenda earned her MBA from Seattle University and is a CPA, CMA and CGMA. “The out-of-home entertainment business gets in your blood. Each year is filled with lessons on how to successfully help our amazing team of employees create memories for our guests and for each other. My commitment to help our team and the industry remains strong. There is no better feeling than to see the people around you grow and develop as professionals.” -  Rebecca brings an extensive background in strategic planning, branding and product development, as well as valuable experience in all aspects of traditional, direct and online marketing, including e-commerce, web development, social media and email marketing. Having served for ten years as Director and VP of Marketing for Palace Entertainment, Rebecca became thoroughly familiar not only with our industry, but with many of our individual parks. This experience is a critical asset to help us move forward. Rebecca is a graduate of San Diego State University, and received an MBA from the University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business. Ken Kobane - Vice President Business Development “I have always loved being in the business of helping create fun and lasting memories for people of all ages. The responsibilities and the opportunities that come with my position will lead to new growth in many new markets; where our team of veteran professionals will build those special moments across America.” - Ken Kobane Ken Kobane brings over 25 years of management experience in the family entertainment center and water park industries. Prior to joining Apex, Ken held senior sales & marketing and business development positions with Huish Family Fun Centers, Palace Entertainment, Celebration Station, Malibu Grand Prix, Zuma Holdings, and DealerMall. In his role as CEO of DealerMall, a company providing marketing services to hundreds of auto dealerships, Ken was responsible for creating long- and short-term strategic plans as well as day-to-day management decisions. A man of vision, an uplifting leader and a dynamic spirit, Al Weber was more than our founder. He was a mentor to many of us, a man whose love for this business infected those around him. Al once said his goal was to create a strong culture where people could grow to be successful industry leaders. He meant it, and he did it. We are grateful we knew him.