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Jeff Slone posted thisI’m pleased to share that I’ve stepped into the role of Senior Vice President, Head of Technology at Six Flags Entertainment Corporation I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue growing with an organization and team that I’ve had the privilege of being part of through significant transformation and growth. I’m thankful for the talented teams and leaders I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside. Their commitment, creativity and willingness to take on difficult challenges have been instrumental in everything we’ve accomplished together. There’s a lot of opportunity ahead, and I’m excited about what we will build together.
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Jeff Slone shared thisI’m #hiring. Know anyone who might be interested?
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Jeff Slone posted thisI'm #hiring for a Corporate Director Information Security to lead our Security team in the Charlotte, NC area. Posting to follow soon. Reach out if interested and would like to discuss. #infosec #infosecjobs
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Jeff Slone shared thisWe are #hiring. Know anyone who might be interested? Other technology positions available https://lnkd.in/dxFsv6q7 We will be expanding our Technical Project Management and IT Security teams soon. Check back often! #security #projectmanagement #technology #itinfrastructure
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Jeff Slone shared thisGreat opportunity to be part of a fantastic team!Jeff Slone shared thisNetwork protocols are routing to FUN in 2021! Seek out this job at the Charlotte, NC HQ. 🎢 https://bit.ly/3d3yFtZ 🎠 #cedarfairjobs #ITjobs
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Jack, congratulations on this well-deserved opportunity. Your impact on our digital initiatives has been significant, and while we'll miss having you here, we're excited to see all that you'll accomplish in your new role. Best of luck in the future!
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Jeff Slone liked thisI have been working on a pretty unusual side project: a custom Skee-Ball machine. I found an old machine and decided to see how far I could take it by replacing the technology inside with my own hardware and software — while keeping the feel of the original arcade game. What started with figuring out how to detect where a ball landed turned into a full system involving: • Arduino controllers for the sensors and display • A Raspberry Pi running the game • Custom lighting and electronics • Software to handle game logic and scoring • A local SQLite database for game data • A Web API and SQL Server database for player information and game history The Raspberry Pi essentially became the brain of the machine, communicating with the sensors, display, lights and audio while running the game itself. And eventually...It worked. There is something pretty satisfying about throwing a ball down an old arcade machine and watching software you wrote recognize the shot, calculate the score, update the display, trigger the lights and save the game. This has been one of the most fun projects I have worked on because it combines a lot of things I enjoy — software, hardware, electronics, fabrication/3d printing and problem solving. The best part is that you can still walk up to it, grab a ball, and play Skee-Ball exactly the way you always have. The technology just happens to be doing a lot more behind the scenes.
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Jeff Slone liked thisJeff Slone liked thisFREE IDEA TO ANY THEME PARK THAT WANTS IT!!! Seriously. Take it! Because for years, I had this idea for a theme park Annual/Seasonal Pass program that I always wanted to see come to life. It never did! So now I’m releasing it into the wild here on LinkedIn. And there’s a pretty compelling reason to think about this: Recent loyalty research found that 31% of consumers are more likely to keep doing business with a brand when it offers a good loyalty program. So why don’t we apply that psychology more aggressively to Annual/Seasonal Passes? Turn Annual Pass tenure into STATUS. Imagine this: 🎟️ 1 YEAR: Gold Passholder 🎟️ 3 YEARS: Platinum Passholder 🎟️ 5 YEARS: Diamond Passholder 🎟️ 10 YEARS: An absolutely ridiculous status that makes everyone else jealous 😂 The exact tiers don’t matter. But every consecutive year a Guest renews their Annual Pass, they’re building toward something. And each loyalty tier could unlock its own benefits. Maybe it’s exclusive merchandise. Maybe it’s a special entrance. Maybe it’s an anniversary gift. Maybe it’s early access to certain experiences. Maybe it’s nothing more than a special PLATINUM PASSHOLDER LANYARD. And weirdly… That lanyard might be one of the most powerful benefits. Because if I’m walking through a park and see someone wearing a Platinum Passholder lanyard? I WANT ONE. Now cancelling my Annual/Seasonal Pass doesn’t just mean losing park access. It means potentially giving up the status I’ve spent years building. The Guest wins: They’re recognized and rewarded for years of loyalty. The park wins: Another reason for Passholders to renew, stronger affinity with the brand, and more predictable recurring revenue. And here’s where I think it could get REALLY interesting: Combine pass tier + loyalty tenure. Your highest-tier Annual Passholder who’s been with you for 10 consecutive years? Treat that person like a LEGEND. They’ve earned it. Anyway, that’s my free idea for the theme park industry. If I recall I first thought this up in 2019 thanks to Royal Caribbean, because I LOVE their loyalty program (Crown & Anchor Club)...so shout out to them for already pulling me into wanting to book another cruise to get points towards my Diamond Status!. And if a park actually builds something like this, I have exactly one request: Please tell me. Because I want to buy a pass, start at Year 1, and work my way toward that ridiculous Platinum lanyard. And if anyone in the attractions industry wants to nerd out about how this could actually work operationally, financially, and experientially… My DMs are open. 🎢 #ThemeParks #AttractionsIndustry #GuestExperience #CustomerLoyalty
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Jeff Slone reacted on thisJeff Slone reacted on thisToday is my last day at Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. Back in high school, I dreaded getting a job. My parents insisted, applied to Kings Island for me, and made me go to the interview. My only consolation was that it would just be for the summer. By the end of that summer, I was convinced I'd never leave. 13 years later, I'm wrapping up my work leading the mobile app and website that millions of guests use to plan their visits and get around the parks. That path only happened because people here took a chance on me, taught me, and trusted me with more responsibility than my title said. Through the Cedar Fair and Six Flags merger and everything that came with it, I got to build things alongside some of the most dedicated people in this industry. To my team, partners, and everyone who brought passion to what we do: thank you. I learned more from you than I could fit in a post. It's been a great ride, and I'm rooting for everyone staying at Six Flags.. Next up: a week off, then a new adventure starting October 5. 🎢
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Jeff Slone reacted on thisJeff Slone reacted on thisNext week, I'll be wrapping up a chapter that has been a significant part of my life for more than 12 years. During that time, the company name changed from Schlitterbahn to Cedar Fair and now Six Flags, but one thing never changed: the incredible people I've had the privilege to work alongside every day. Looking back, it's not the projects, systems, or long nights that stand out most. It's the relationships. The friendships. The teams that came together to solve problems, support one another, and accomplish things that none of us could have done alone. I've been fortunate to work with talented leaders, dedicated business partners, and some of the best IT professionals in the industry. You challenged me, taught me, trusted me, and made me better. For that, I will always be grateful. It's never easy to leave something that has been such a meaningful part of your career, but I'm excited for what's next. This transition is bittersweet, filled with both gratitude for where I've been and excitement for where I'm headed. To everyone who has been part of this journey, thank you. The memories, lessons, and relationships will stay with me long after my last day. I'll share more about my next role in the coming weeks. For now, I simply wanted to say thank you. Onward to the next adventure.
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2026 CarolinaCISO ORBIE Large Enterprise Finalist
CarolinaCISO
The annual CarolinaCISO ORBIE Awards honor chief information security officers (CISOs) demonstrating excellence in cybersecurity leadership. Large Enterprise category are for companies with over $3B in annual revenue.
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Panelist in the Foundry/OpenText CIO Think Tank on Information Management in the Age of AI
CIO Think Tank
CIO Think Tank is a unique collaboration showcasing the ideas and expertise of top IT
executives, IDC analysts, Foundry editors, and our exclusive vendor partner. Our goal is
to explore and shape the future of the IT function and emerging technologies. OpenText
is Foundry’s partner on this Information Management edition of CIO Think Tank.
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