Darren Brown, P. Eng. Email and Phone Number
Darren has experience leading project teams in the Themed Entertainment, Theme Park Attractions, Mining, Oil & Gas, Pulp & Paper, Manufacturing, Research, and Construction industries. His responsibilities have included operations leadership, contract negotiation, engineering design, client relations, supervision of technical staff, and labor relations in a unionized environment. He has international experience, managing projects for clients with installation sites in North America, South America, Asia, & the South Pacific. Darren has worked both as a fabricator/vendor and as an engineering consultant representing end users.Darren is currently leading the Dynamic Entertainment team responsible for delivering complete location based attractions to multiple locations around the world. This includes leading the project management, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and IT functions. Dynamic is the company behind many favorite attractions around the world for clients such as Disney Parks, Universal Studios, and more. He has also led Dynamic’s project team executing one of the largest contracts ever awarded to a ride system vendor in the theme park industry, being installed in multiple parks around the world. He also is currently elected to his second three year term as a Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) Western North American Board Director, and is serving as the board’s Vice President. Over 50 of the world’s most popular theme park rides have been designed and built by Dynamic. It also provides parts and service support for rides of all kinds. Dynamic has operations in Vancouver, Orlando, Dallas, Toronto and Shanghai and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dynamic Entertainment Technologies.
Dynamic Entertainment
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Vice President, Attraction DevelopmentDynamic Entertainment Jul 2023 - PresentBurnaby, British Columbia, CanadaLeading Production, Supply Chain, Project Management, and Quality functions for Dynamic Entertainment, a world class developer of attractions in locations around the world.Since our inception in 1926, Dynamic Entertainment has been the world’s foremost innovator in theme park ride development. Renowned for creating iconic attractions for industry titans like Disney and Universal, we infuse unmatched expertise and creativity into every project.
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President, Western North America DivisionThemed Entertainment Association Jan 2025 - PresentThe Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) is the international non-profit association representing the world’s leading creators, developers, designers and producers of compelling places and experiences - worldwide. These entertaining and educational projects include theme parks, water parks, museums, zoos, corporate visitor centers, casinos, restaurants, branded experiences, multimedia spectaculars, retail spaces, resorts and hospitality, destination attractions and more.TEA was founded in 1991 and now encompasses some 1,600 members and four primary Divisions: Eastern North America, Western North America, Europe & Middle East, and Asia Pacific. In the 25+ years of its existence, TEA has changed the global conversation about how great guest experiences are conceived and realized, and focused international attention on a vital niche of popular culture. TEA's leading contributions include the annual Thea Awards, now recognized worldwide as a top industry honor, the annual SATE conference (Storytelling, Architecture, Technology, Experience), the annual TEA/AECOM Theme Index and Museum Index and the TEA NextGen Initiative to help students and recent grads build careers in the industry. -
President-Elect - Western North America Division BoardThemed Entertainment Association Jul 2024 - Jan 2025Elected to a second three year term on the Western North America Division Board for the TEA and currently serving as board Vice President and a member of our Executive Committee, as well as President-Elect for the upcoming year. Also a member of the TEA Western Division education committee, presenting multiple online webinars on topics such as an introduction to the Metaverse for themed entertainment professionals and executing themed entertainment projects in the non-profit sector.
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Vice President - Western North America Division BoardThemed Entertainment Association Jan 2024 - Jul 2024
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Secretary - Western North America Division BoardThemed Entertainment Association Jan 2022 - Jan 2024
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Board Member - Western North America Division BoardThemed Entertainment Association Nov 2020 - Jan 2022
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Vice President, Production OperationsDynamic Attractions Dec 2021 - Jul 2023Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, CanadaExecutive leadership position with overall accountability for production, production planning, supply chain, quality, safety, after-sale parts & service, and IT for a manufacturer of highly complex custom designed structural and electro-mechanical theme park ride equipment with contracts valued up to $100 million+ USD, as well as fabrication of industrial and architectural structural steel projects. Also responsible for labor relations and contract negotiation with the unionized shop workforce and facility management of a 100,000 sq. ft. production workshop. -
Director Of Product EngineeringDynamic Attractions Oct 2020 - Dec 2021Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, CanadaResponsible for the engineering team delivering the Dynamic Attractions line of iconic theme park attractions, including coasters, flying/motion theaters, and dark rides. This included leading a multi-discipline team of engineers, designers, and document control staff as well as oversight of the execution of a portfolio of projects for one of Dynamic's largest customers.
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Manager, Project ManagementDynamic Attractions Jan 2018 - Oct 2020Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, CanadaAccountable for overseeing Dynamic Attractions' team of Project Managers executing several hundred million dollars of iconic attractions and ride systems in locations around the world from concept design through to installation and commissioning for customers including Disney Parks, Universal Studios, and others. Also worked to improve Dynamic's PMO systems and procedures to continuously improve project execution.Concurrently directing a multi-site project for one of the world's leading theme park operators; the largest multiple site contract for a ride system awarded to date in the themed attractions industry.
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Senior Project ManagerDynamic Attractions Oct 2016 - Dec 2017Project Manager leading the development, design, and production of a custom ride system to be installed in multiple locations for one of the world's leading theme park companies. Responsible for the performance and integration of a multi-office project team of over 50 located in both Vancouver, BC and Orlando, FL. The project requires extensive prototype development, testing of design components, responsiveness to creative/design change, satisfying the needs of a diverse group of stakeholders, and managing concurrent work by the project team and multiple subcontractors and vendors.
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Project ManagerDynamic Structures Oct 2016 - Dec 2017Port Coquitlam, BcDynamic Structures and Dynamic Attractions are sister companies sharing resources and partnering on projects. -
Senior Project ManagerTetra Tech - Oil And Gas Dec 2014 - Oct 2016Richmond, BcOverall accountability for budget, schedule, quality, technical excellence, and client satisfaction for projects in the Oil & Gas and general Industrial sectors at capital cost values up to one hundred million dollars. Leading multi-discipline project teams executing work from front end scoping studies through to detailed engineering design and construction support. -
Manager, Mechanical EngineeringTetra Tech May 2012 - Dec 2014Richmond, BcLeading a department of up to 60 professionals including Project Engineers, Mechanical/Piping Engineers, and Piping Designers. Accountable for technical performance of the department, representing the department in business development and client meetings, review of engineering estimates, interviewing and hiring decisions, determining compensation, resource assignments to projects, resolving employee issues, and working within manpower utilization targets.
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Client ManagerTetra Tech Fransen Mar 2009 - May 2012Richmond, BcManaged a suite of multi-discipline engineering projects and supervised Project Managers and Engineers in upgrading and de-bottlenecking projects in the extraction, ore prep, utilities, and froth treatment areas for Shell's Albian Sands Projects Group. Prepared engineering estimates and proposals for all new work for the client and managed numerous projects concurrently from front-end development and capital cost estimating through detailed design. Also acted as the primary client liaison for seconded staff working within the client's engineering group, providing high quality engineering staff in several roles.
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Project EngineerTetra Tech Fransen Jan 2008 - Mar 2009Richmond, BcActed as both the overall Project Engineer and Mechanical Engineering Discipline Lead on multiple projects concurrently. Coordinated inter-discipline work to complete Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation / Controls, Structural, and Process deliverables on time and within budget. Temporarily filled site positions for the client, such as Field Engineer and Project Engineer, when needed. Developed checklists and work instructions to facilitate quality and consistency in deliverables for the client
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Project ManagerChemposite Inc. Aug 1999 - Jan 2008Delta, BcManaged both projects and technical staff (engineers and designers) in the design and fabrication of industrial fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP) components such as piping, ducting, tanks, scrubbers, carbon absorbers, covers, washer hoods, dampers, and other equipment . Was responsible for all aspects of the project work from contract negotiation, initial design and drafting, engineering calculations, client interface during design review, change management, progress measurement during fabrication, coordination of logistics, and invoicing. Worked with customers both in North America and overseas, travelling frequently to Asia to supervise fabrication and facilitate customer quality inspections. Interviewed and made hiring recommendations for technical staff. -
World Showcase Fellowship ProgramWalt Disney World Dec 1997 - Oct 1998Lake Buena Vista, FlRepresented Canada in a variety of positions at the Walt Disney World Resort including Guest Relations, Community Relations, Food & Beverage, International Programs, and more. Participated in community events, local school visits, and media interviews representing the Walt Disney Company and Canada. Attended business seminars on all aspects of operation and management of Walt Disney World. Earned the "Partners in Excellence" award by nomination from co-workers for achievement in the areas of Cast Excellence, Guest Satisfaction, and Business Results. Less than 2% of cast members (employees) received this award.
Darren Brown, P. Eng. Education Details
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Mechanical Engineering -
Project Management
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Darren Brown, P. Eng. works for Dynamic Entertainment
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Darren Brown, P. Eng.'s current role is Vice President, Attraction Development | President, TEA Western North American Division.
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Darren Brown, P. Eng. attended The University Of British Columbia, Langara College.
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