Catherine Colton Dunlap

Catherine Colton Dunlap currently serves as Park President at Water Safari Resort since April 2024. Prior to this role, Catherine had an extensive career at Walt Disney World from December 2005 to March 2024, where Catherine held several positions, including Regional Recreation Proprietor, overseeing recreation assets across multiple resorts. Responsibilities included managing pools, fitness centers, guest programming, and special events at various premier Disney properties. Catherine began the career at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts in June 1988, holding various management roles in recreation and housekeeping, contributing to the operational success of multiple resort properties, including Disney's Wilderness Lodge and Typhoon Lagoon. Catherine earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management from the University of Vermont between 1983 and 1987.