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PRESIDENT, BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG & WATER COUNTRY USA, WILLIAMSBURG
PRESIDENT, BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG & WATER COUNTRY USA, WILLIAMSBURG
Virginia Business// August 29, 2024//
Set on a new track and fully restored, the famous Loch Ness Monster roller coaster roared back into action in May for its 46th year of operation. According to Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Nessie was the world’s first interlocking loop coaster.
In addition to the Loch Ness coaster’s reopening, the park launched a new event, “Summer of Wonder,” in which Virginia artists created murals and other art installations to display throughout the park.
Lembke became president of Busch Gardens Williamsburg & Water Country USA in 2018 and has been part of the amusement park industry since 2000, when he started at SeaWorld Orlando. Busch Gardens and Water Country USA are owned by United Parks & Resorts, a name change for SeaWorld Entertainment, effective Feb. 12. The company owns 12 parks in the United States and a 13th park in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Lembke serves on the board of the Williamsburg Tourism Council. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University at Buffalo, after which he interned at the marketing sales department of the Buffalo Bills NFL team before joining SeaWorld.
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