Six Flags New England

We are thrilled to show off another Seasonal Team Member today in our Superhero Saturday spotlight! This program highlights the everyday superheroes that make our mission at Six Flags New England a reality! Today's Superhero is a shining star in her department, someone that meets challenges with a smile and someone who is always willing to lend a helping hand- Robin Ortiz, a Human Resources Team Member. Robin was nominated by her peers for her willingness to help anyone and everyone, going above and beyond for team members in her department and around the park. Robin consistently comes to work with a smile and a positive attitude, which brings such joy and life to the Human Resources Team. Read more below to find out why Robin is a Superhero at SFNE! Q: What is your history at the park? A: This is my third year working with the Human Resources team. I handle a lot of the administrative tasks for the department, which includes helping incoming team members with the hiring process. I try my best to support them through the process and help them with anything they might need! Q: What made you want to work at Six Flags New England? A: When I found out that an opportunity for a job that I love doing was available at the park, I knew I needed to take advantage of it. I was actually hanging out in my pool when I was offered the job! Q: What keeps you motivated every day? A: I am motived by the amazing team that I work with. I also enjoy not knowing what adventures await me each day I come to work. In our department you never know what to expect, what questions might be asked, or what someone might need help with. Q: What is your favorite thing to do in the park? A: My favorite thing to do in the park is people watch. I love watching the guests have a fun experience and enjoy hearing about their day. Q: What is your go-to activity on your days off? A: On my days off I love to read and take my dogs, Oreo and Storm, on a nice long walk!

We are excited to show off another Seasonal Team Member today in our Superhero Saturday spotlight! This program highlights the everyday superheroes that make our mission at Six Flags New England a reality! Today's Superhero is an anchor to the team that keeps our stores stocked, the fudge made and the guests happy- Michelle Brodeur- a Retail Team Member! Michelle was nominated for her willingness to step in and help wherever is needed as well as learn new tools of the trade. She always puts her coworkers first to make sure they have a great day and even surprises her colleagues with sweet treats throughout the season! Michelle is dedicated to the park and is a great asset to the team! Read more below to find out why Michelle is a Superhero at SFNE! Q: What is your history at the park? A: I have been working at Six Flags since 2015. I worked in Coaster Candy for 4 years as apart of the Retail Team. Then, I spent 3 years in Six Flags Emporium and moved to Looney Tunes Emporium last year. This year, I am back in Coaster Candy which is my favorite spot to work! Q: What made you want to work at Six Flags New England? A: I first started working at the park because I wanted a fresh start after being a waitress for many years. I was excited to try something different that I hadn't done before, so I applied to join the Retail Team. Q: What keeps you motivated every day? A: My Supervisors and Leads keep me motivated. I enjoy that they have high standards for me and themselves, and know that our team has each other's backs. Our team is so great that it keeps me motivated to do my very best. Q: What is your favorite thing to do in the park? A: I like to join my son when he comes to the park as a guest. I enjoy watching him have a ton of fun and love grabbing a dinner of either brisket or pulled pork at JB's Barbecue. Q: What is your go-to activity on your days off? A: When I am not at work, I like to spend time with my husband and son. As a family, we enjoy playing mini golf together! I also like to read a good book on my days off.

With today being the first day of Fright Fest, we are thrilled to feature a Seasonal Leader within the Shows Department in our Superhero Saturday spotlight! This program highlights the everyday superheroes that make our mission at Six Flags New England a reality! Today's Superhero is the Queen of choreography, someone with a personality as bright as her hair, and someone who is consistently there to lift her team up- Krista Brueno, an Entertainment Supervisor! Krista was nominated for making sure everyone she oversees is safe and taken care of, whether that is water and sunscreen or a listening ear. She listens to the real-life concerns of her team members, and helps them feel heard and accommodated. At the same time, she keeps up with all the shows events, tasks, half of the scheduling and takes on many other projects! Read more below to find out why Krista is a Superhero at SFNE! Q: What is your history at the park? A: I first started working at the park as an usher in the Rockville Theater in 2002. After learning, asking questions and continuously trying to take on more, I am now an Entertainment Supervisor. I am responsible for ordering and purchasing, half of the schedule, choreographing and producing all our Shows (including Fright Fest), and also assist the Seamstress team. Q: What made you want to work at Six Flags New England? A: I first started working at Six Flags because my friend told me it was a great place to work and invited me to come get a job with her. Now, my favorite thing is that each day is new and every few weeks we have a new project coming our way. Today we are so happy to kick off Fright Fest and show off our new Awakening, which I choreographed! Q: What keeps you motivated every day? A: I love strangers, so the people definitely keep me motivated to come back to work every day. I enjoy interacting with guests, some of which come back year-after-year to say hello. It's special to see some guests that I saw as kids at our meet and greets or at our shows continue to come every year, now seeing them as adults. In addition, our team keeps me going each day! I like that I get to watch our team members grow and develop, then go off to do amazing things. Q: What is your favorite thing to do in the park? A: I love riding the smaller rides, like the Teacups or The Carousel. In addition, I love snacking on the Yamas fries! Q: What is your go-to activity on your days off? A: When I am not working, I enjoy gardening, crocheting and reading. This year I have a flower and vegetable garden that I am really proud of! I planted ground cherries last year, they didn't do very well, but this year they took off and we have over 25 plants in our yard now.

Today we're excited to feature another Seasonal Team Member in our Superhero Saturday spotlight! This program highlights the everyday superheroes that make our mission at Six Flags New England a reality! Today's Superhero is someone who comes to work with a smile every day- Clive Phillips, a Food and Beverage Team Member. Clive was nominated for being a smiling face in the center of the park. He is a team player who enjoys making the guests' moment! Read more below to find out why Clive is a Superhero at SFNE! Q: What is your history at the park? A: I first started working at the park in June of last year in the Foods Department, mainly at the Center Soda stand. This year I came back and am excited to be a part of the team again! Q: What made you want to work at Six Flags New England? A: I first got the opportunity to travel with the H2B program, which is a program that lets me travel to the United States while working. Although I was indecisive at first, my friends that have worked here before told me that it was a good opportunity so I decided to give it a shot! Q: What keeps you motivated every day? A: What keeps me motivated on challenging days is knowing the I am helping the guests have a great day by providing a good time and positive customer service. I think it is important to help people without getting frustrated and remaining calm to help them have the best day possible. Q: What is your favorite thing to do in the park? A: My favorite food here at the park is the pulled pork over fries at JB's Smokehouse! I've tried a lot this summer, but that is one of my favorites! Q: What is your go-to activity on your days off? A: On my days off, I like to watch movies, catch up with family and friends and spend time with my wife. She actually works in Rides here at SFNE, so when we are both off on the same day, we like to make the most of it!

We're thrilled to be showing off another Seasonal Leader in our Superhero Saturday spotlight today! This program highlights the everyday superheroes that make our mission at Six Flags New England a reality! Today's Superhero is someone who is passionate about inspiring others and comes to work with a positive attitude every day- Mike King, a Public Safety Supervisor! Mike was nominated for the energy and pride he puts into developing his team and his consistent praise of others. Mike is the definition of positivity and leads his team with respect, kindness and encouragement every day through verbal compliments or treats to share. His peers nominated Mike for embodying the Six Flags mantra and say that he is an example of what true leadership is like. Read more below to find out why Mike is a Superhero at SFNE! Q: What is your history at the park? A: I first started working at the park almost 30 years ago as a kid! I worked as a Supervisor in the Picnic Grove area and stayed until I went off to college. After working in the corporate world for 27 years, I retired and decided to come back to the park and work with the Security team, and have been here ever since. Q: What made you want to work at Six Flags New England? A: As a kid, I wanted to work at the park because all my friends said it was a great job and that we would have a lot of fun. I knew I would develop a strong work ethic and thought it would be a great first job. As an adult, I wanted to make an impact on the lives of young people, and appreciated the diversity that Six Flags continued to have within its team. I love working with a team, and knowing that I can help develop young leaders is something I care deeply about. Q: What keeps you motivated every day? A: What keeps me motived is truly my positive mindset. I love inspiring the younger members of my team to keep going even when they are tired and feel like giving up. I remind them that if I can do it, and I'm almost 70, then they can do it too! Q: What is your favorite thing to do in the park? A: In the park, I love to appreciate the atmosphere and beauty that I see, particularly because I have seen it grow from when the Carroll family owned it to what it is today! Q: What is your go-to activity on your days off? A: On my days off, I love to hike with my German Shorthaired Pointer. We've done Mount Washington more than once and it is definitely the best mountain I've ever been up! Being in nature is something that I find tremendous enjoyment in, and I firmly believe in my mantra of hike, pray, meditate. Also, I played football in college and played minor league football, so being active very important to me. I also am an artist, and thought I would do that as my career before I went down a different path, so being artistic is also something I like to do when I am not working.

Today we're excited to show off another Seasonal Team Member in our Superhero Saturday spotlight! This program highlights the everyday superheroes that make our mission at Six Flags New England a reality! Today's Superhero is someone who is one of the first people to welcome our guests to the park with a smile- Jandel Rodriguez, a Front Gate Team Member! Jandel was nominated for being a dedicated and willing member of the Front Gate Team. He has a friendly and welcoming attitude and never fails to get the job done. He has become an expert at the Front Gate, and we can always count on him to exceed expectations! Read more below to find out why Jandel is a Superhero at SFNE! Q: What is your history at the park? A: I first started working in on the Admissions Team in 2022. The next year I needed shoulder surgery, so I took a year off from working here. This summer, I came back to the same department and have been here all season! Q: What made you want to work at Six Flags New England? A: Originally, what made me want to work at SFNE was that it was close to home. Also, I enjoy talking to people, so I thought this would be a good fit for me. Another reason that made me choose SFNE over somewhere else was the hiring process. It was easy to apply and get an interview which I really appreciated! Q: What keeps you motivated every day? A: I try to remind myself to have empathy and patience for people that might be having a tough day within the park. I also try to remember that every day is a new day and I can always start fresh. My faith is very important to me, so I lean on that heavily to stay motivated to do my best each day. Q: What is your favorite thing to do in the park? A: In my opinion, Wicked Cyclone is the best ride in the park, so I love to ride that when I'm not working! Also, I enjoy getting a soft serve twist ice cream in a dish with sprinkles. Q: What is your go-to activity on your days off? A: In my spare time, I love to do physical activities like playing basketball with my friends. At West Springfield Highschool I am on the wrestling team, so I also do that in the winter and throughout the off season.

Today we have a Seasonal Team Member to show off in our Superhero Saturday spotlight! This program highlights the everyday superheroes that make our mission at Six Flags New England a reality! Today's Superhero is someone who comes to work with a smile and does his best each day- Noah Greenberg, one of our Rides Team Members! Noah was nominated for going above and beyond every single day. He is consistently positive and cares about every aspect of the job, which makes him a Superhero at Six Flags New England! Read below to learn a little bit more about Noah. Q: What is your history at the park? A: I started working in Rides at SFNE in 2018. After a few years away from the park, I came back to work in Rides in 2021 and have been here ever since! This year, I work in D2 and operates many rides within the park such as Scrambler, Balloon Race, Taz Prop Delivery, Tweety's Clubhouse, The Stampede Bumper Cars, The Carousel and more! Q: What made you want to work at Six Flags New England? A: The main reason I wanted to get a job at Six Flags is that I knew it would be a fun place to work. Because I love rides, I also knew that a job in Operations would be a great fit for me! Q: What keeps you motivated every day? A: The Six Flags New England guests keep me motivated to come to work and do my best. I love making sure that our guests have a good day at the park and I work hard to make sure they have a positive experience. One time, a young guest did not meet the height requirement to ride one of our attractions and I joked with them that they needed to keep eating their fruits and vegetables and to try again soon! I think it's important to make sure that our guests are smiling when they are here. Q: What is your favorite thing to do in the park? A: I am a coaster nerd, so I love to ride our rides. At our park, two of my favorite rides are Superman The Ride and The Riddler Revenge. JB's Barbecue and Fried Dough with cinnamon sugar on top are also two of my favorite snacks to grab while I am in the park! Q: What is your go-to activity on your days off? A: When I am not working, I love to travel to other parks and ride their coasters! I've traveled to lots of other Six Flags parks and enjoy catching some thrills on their rides.

Taking time today to celebrate our team with our annual Team Six Awards Luncheon! We congratulate all those who were nominated and who won an award for exemplifying what it means to provide friendly, clean, fast, safe service. We also took this opportunity to announce the nine winners of the 2024 Team Six Scholarship. A special thank you goes to our Catering team who hosted us in the River’s Edge Picnic Grove Pub!

We showing off another Seasonal Leader in our Superhero Saturday spotlight! This program highlights the everyday superheroes that make our mission at Six Flags New England a reality! Today's Superhero is someone who supports our entire team through her hard work and dedication- Kendra Washington, a Human Resources Supervisor! Kendra was nominated for her efforts in encouraging everyone on her team to work together, and her "can-do" attitude. Kendra is passionate about supporting her Human Resources team, and the entire SFNE team, while greeting everyone with a smile. Read more below on why Kendra is a Superhero at SFNE! Q: What is your history at the park? A: I have been working at the park for 10 seasons now! I started in Rides, worked there for 3 years, and after a brief break from working at the park in 2018, I transferred to Human Resources and have been here ever since. Q: What made you want to work at Six Flags New England? A: When I was 16, I saw my sister working at the park, and it looked like a fun job! Because I needed a summer job, I applied to work in Rides with my sister. Because she didn't have her license and was over 18, my mom had to go back and forth to drive us to and from work at various times. I'm so thankful she could do that for us! Q: What keeps you motivated every day? A: My team members keep me motivated to come back every day. They are the life of the party and keep me going with their humor! I love that I can be myself around them too! Q: What is your favorite thing to do in the park? A: In the park, my favorite thing to do is eat theme park food! I love the pulled pork over fries at JB's Barbecue, fried Oreros, and the Dippin' Dots throughout the park. Q: What is your go-to activity on your days off? A: On my days off, I am normally working my other job as a 6th Grade Reading Interventionist. I enjoy working with Middle School kids, and I think this job helped me develop skills to work with that age group by learning from a variety of ages in Human Resources. I also have another job running my own small business called KSweets where I bake a variety of sweet treats for various events. I started this during the pandemic and do it now mostly in the winter when SFNE is not as busy.

Today we are showcasing another Seasonal Leader in our Superhero Saturday spotlight! This program highlights the everyday superheroes that make our mission at Six Flags New England a reality! Today's Superhero is someone who brings their excitement for theme parks and coasters to work with them each day- Evan Grant, one of our Rides Supervisors! Evan was nominated for the encouragement, passion and support he brings to his team every day. He has a knowledge for rides that he enjoys spreading with those around him. Evan enjoys training and building his team up to be the best they can be, and brings a smile and positive attitude to work with him each day. Read below to learn more about Evan and why he is a Superhero at Six Flags New England! Q: What is your history at the park? A: I first started working at the park in 2022 as a 16-year-old Rides Team Member in D3 (the DC Area of the park). Shortly after starting, I became a trainer, getting new Team Members trained on various rides. In the middle of last summer, I became a Lead, and then started this year as a Supervisor in D2 (the North End of the park). Q: What made you want to work at Six Flags New England? A: Ever since I was about 3 years old, I have had this massive love for theme parks and a fascination for how they operate. I am a huge coaster nerd, so to be able to work in a theme park every day is a dream come true. Eventually, I would love to work Full-Time in some capacity of theme park operations, maybe even becoming a Park President one day! Q: What keeps you motivated every day? A: Providing a great guest experience is something that I pride myself on. It's important to me that as many rides as possible within my division are open as soon as the park is open, so guests can have the best ride product available as we can provide. I also love continuing to learn from the people around me, whether it's my own team or other departments. Because I was in the Carpentry shop at Westfield Technical Academy for high school, I love interacting with and learning from the Carpenters that come work on Thunderbolt. That is definitely a perk of the job! Q: What is your favorite thing to do in the park? A: In the park, of course, I love riding rides. My favorite coaster at SFNE is Wicked Cyclone! I also love theme park food and visiting all the events we have throughout the year like Food and Brew and Oktoberfest. Halloween and Fright Fest are also two of my favorite things, so I love seeing the fantastic work that the Shows Team puts into the haunted Attractions. At home, I even set up my own mini Haunted walk-through for the neighborhood kids each Halloween! Q: What is your go-to activity on your days off? A: On my days off, I truly enjoy traveling to other parks to ride their attractions. Some of my favorites are Six Flags Great Adventure and Six Flags Great Escape where I rode The Bobcat earlier this year!