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Dutch Magrath

As the president of one of the largest manufacturers for FECs, president of Amusement Construction Co. for FECS, and the owner/operator of a 60+ years old family entertainment center, Dutch has experienced the effects of two recessions and the shut-down of businesses due to COVID-19. His unique perspective and insight to how FECs have survived and how some have even thrived will help attendees understand better why the FEC business is a great opportunity even during bad economic times. Dutch is a 30+ year veteran in owning, operating, designing, building and supplying FEC facilities. As the leader of the most diversified supplier to the FEC industry, Dutch has successes and failures around the world and can help you make good choices to help you get your business started right!

Beth Standlee

Beth Standlee is the founder and CEO of TrainerTainment. She is also the author of People Buy From People – How to Personally Connect in an Impersonal World. Beth and her company coach and train leaders and teams who want to grow in sales, service, and leadership in the hospitality industry. Her energy is boundless and focused. She and her team use creativity and drive to help others grow.

Beth’s sales experience spans more than two decades. In that time she has learned the know-how, know-when, and know-why of the exciting, evolutionary world of sales, service, and leadership.

Since 1995, Beth has worked on the front line of sales management, consulted facilities across the country, and sold capital equipment to the entertainment industry where her annual sales were in the millions. Her focus always has been to create sales made easy through excellent customer service.

Beth has spoken to local, national, and international audiences around the world as a featured speaker at Bowl Expo, IAAPA, IAAPA Europe, IATP, the International DEAL show in Dubai, Amusement Expo, and is a regular columnist for Replay Magazine as The Party Professor.

Keitha McBride

Keitha McBride has brought over 25 years of unparalleled expertise in the Family Entertainment Industry, making her a distinguished subject matter expert. Her journey commenced with a degree in Marketing & Merchandising from Texas Women’s University Denton, laying the foundation for a stellar career that ignited at Dave & Buster’s. During her seven-year tenure at Dave & Buster’s, Keitha honed her skills as a Buyer, demonstrating an exceptional aptitude for understanding consumer trends and industry dynamics. Following this pivotal role, she embarked on a five-year consulting venture, where she provided invaluable insights and strategic guidance to various entities within the entertainment sector.

Keitha’s career trajectory led her to the distribution side of the business working with the leading players in the industry. It is here Keitha honed her skills to assist customers in all aspects of redemption from using her background in merchandising to improve her customers’ presentation of the prizes to her buyer background to create programs that have helped her customers keep their inventory levels at the proper levels.

Keitha joined the A&A team in January 2024, where her strategic vision and industry knowledge continue to propel our customers’ success. Beyond her professional endeavors, Keitha firmly believes in the power of solid relationships, recognizing their significance in both personal and professional spheres. Her commitment to fostering meaningful connections underscores her approach to business and life. Residing just outside Dallas/Fort Worth, Keitha finds solace and joy in the companionship of her beloved Chocolate Lab, Charlie Brown.

Keitha McBride recently was added to the AAMA Education Committee as she is always eager to share her experience with our FEC family in conjunction with learning from others.  With a blend of experience, expertise, and a genuine passion for industry, Keitha McBride is excited to share her insights and invaluable perspectives as a speaker at FEC Success.

Mándo Ancona

Mándo attended Capital University in Columbus Ohio, where he studied Education. Helping others has always been a passion for Mándo and he has worked in many roles where he was able to impact others for the better. He began his career as a Teacher for Children with Autism where he excelled in reaching and connecting with some of the most challenging children. Mándo left to pursue a sales career that took him from Private Aviation to the Amusement Industry. He started with Shaffer about 3 years ago getting a top-notch Amusement education from some of the best in the industry. He continues to excel in helping customers to improve their arcade, select the correct games, and to address issues within their arcade.

Ryan Gillenwater

There is an old saying, “Find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life.” This is absolutely true for me. I walked into a fun center in Lynchburg, VA early in my insurance career because I saw their billboard while driving home from an event I was speaking at for summer camp directors. From that point on I have dedicated my time and career to learning everything about the family entertainment industry I can. There are many types of insurance products in the world but when you immerse yourself in every aspect of the industry you’re ensuring that you become a real master of the profession. In business your reputation is everything. I am proud and honored to have achieved a reputation as a trusted partner. Being hands-on and available at 2:00 am to discuss a claim is what has propelled me from that first fun center in Virginia to where I am now.

Jack Siefert

Jack has over 37 years of industry experience ranging from FEC daily operations, Location-Based Management, Theme Park operations, Facility Design & Construction, Equipment/Attraction Purchasing, Distribution and Manufacturing sales. He has worked for some of the largest and well-known entertainment venues including Sega Theme Parks, Disney Theme Parks and ESPN Zone where he gained real-world, hands-on operational experience. Jack joined QubicaAMF in 2017, bringing a wealth of knowledge that he is able to leverage with new and existing operators. Jack is currently responsible for New Business Development, FEC & Amusement Sales.

The largest and most innovative bowling equipment provider in the world, QubicaAMF has an installed base of more than 13,000 centers in 90 countries and can provide the perfect combination of bowling equipment, products and service/es for new or existing bowling entertainment centers, FECs, Cinemas or any other facility in the hospitality, retail or restaurant industry.

Bart Burger

As the Director of Marketing & Investor Success with QubicaAMF, Bart is passionate about helping people bring their out of home entertainment vision to life! He has spent over 40 years in the Location Based Entertainment industry with various leadership roles in operations, marketing, and training & development.

Prior to joining QubicaAMF, Bart spent 14 years with the BPAA (Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America) in the role of Managing Director of Membership and Educational Services, supporting over 3,400 bowling and bowling based entertainment centers to help improve their profitability with in-person, online, and digital training.

Prior to joining BPAA, Bart spent 25 years with the Brunswick Indoor Recreation Group holding senior roles in operations, marketing, and training. In addition to his domestic experience, Bart has worked internationally, operating location based entertainment facilities in China, Germany, and Austria.

Brian Duke

Brian Duke is a Senior Client Partner at Semnox, with over 35 years of experience in the amusement and entertainment industries.

He and his wife, Terri, have six children and soon to be six grandchildren. All but the two youngest are back in Iowa. His other interests are golf, football, baseball, friends, and their two amazing yellow labs.