Chris Duarte

Chris Duarte is a Technical Manager at THG since February 2023, with prior experience as an Independent Contractor at On Track Themes, Inc. in late 2022. From September 2016 to November 2019, Chris served as a Senior Project Coordinator at Palace Entertainment, focusing on the design and development of themed rides and attractions. Previously, as a Project Coordinator at Thinkwell Group, Chris facilitated creative concepts, devised project budgets and schedules, and represented the Technical Department at ASTM-F24 meetings. Experience also includes roles as a Technical Intern at Penn State University, where Chris contributed to a certification manual and developed testing facilities, and as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Universal Orlando, analyzing mechanical and structural concerns for attractions. Chris began a career in the entertainment industry as a Ride Host at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company in 2011. Educational credentials include a degree in Architectural Engineering with a concentration in Structural Design from Penn State University.