Jesse Benavidez

Jesse Benavidez currently serves as the Director of Facilities and General Manager at Typhoon Texas Waterpark, a role held since February 2023, where responsibilities include developing business strategies, ensuring safety compliance, overseeing daily operations, and managing a financial portfolio with an EBITDA of $4.8 million. Prior to this, Jesse worked as the Corporate Director at Pyek Group, focusing on maintenance schedules and safety protocols for parks. Jesse also held the Director of Facilities position at Typhoon Texas Waterpark from 2016 to 2022, managing facility operations and maintenance. Earlier experience includes serving as the Interim Natatorium Coordinator for Conroe Independent School District, overseeing natatorium operations, and Aquatics Coordinator for the City of Texas City, Texas, managing various community aquatic programs. Jesse holds an MBA and a BBA from the University of Houston-Victoria, as well as an Associate of Arts from Lone Star College.