Cindee Huddy is a managing member of International Ride Training, LLC and When Pigs Fly: Creative Operational Concepts, LLC. She has over 35 years of experience in the areas of amusement rides and water park operations, safety, training, leadership, guest service and employee development.

She began her career at Six Flags Over Texas and advanced through operational management at Opryland USA in Nashville, Tennessee, Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas and MGM Grand Adventures in Las Vegas, Nevada. She has been a consultant for the past 21 years and has served over 90 clients worldwide.

Cindee graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Recreation Administration. She is a current member and the previous Task Chair for F24 –F770 of ASTM International, previous board member and task chair for the Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers (AIMS), member of and instructor for the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), Member of the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD).

Cindee was recognized with the Antonio Zamperla Award for her commitment to operations safety in the industry, as well as the Best Presenter Award from AIMS twice. She also has been featured in Funworld magazine and has published works in several industry publications.

From years of observing numerous operations, Cindee recognized the need to combine basic life skills into amusement ride training. Professionalism, genuine engagement and common courtesy can help newly hired ride operators be more aware and instill an increased level of self-confidence to perform safety related duties. To carry forth with this philosophy, Cindee obtained certification from the American School of Protocol in Atlanta, Georgia and developed a curriculum that incorporates core personal values into professional training and development.

On a personal note, Cindee is a Texan and a true-blue fan of the Dallas Cowboys!