Vice President, Resources & Operations

Mary keeps Thinkwell humming. Overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the company, she has a reputation for keeping this highly creative group grounded while maintaining the open, friendly, fun-loving creative environment the group is known for.

Mary has extensive expertise with more than 21 years experience in the world of live show and special event production. Mary began her career in 1980 as a seasonal Show Operations Supervisor for the Great America theme park in Santa Clara, California. She was promoted to Manager and was responsible for all aspects of live entertainment, concert operations and guest services. She managed a department of 200+ employees and developed and controlled multi-million dollar budgets.

After ten years with Great America, Mary went on to become Assistant Director of Entertainment for Universal Studios Hollywood. In 1993 Mary was promoted to Director of Entertainment, where she controlled an annual budget of $22 million, directed a department of 600 employees, oversaw eleven live shows and an award-winning street entertainment program, and was responsible for the recruitment, casting, hiring and training of all department employees, from supervisors to performers.