John Pham serves as the Vice President of Marketing at Pyek Group, where he leads all in-house marketing operations with a full-time team specializing in development, branding, and creative services. In this role, he oversees a comprehensive range of initiatives including brand management, social media, digital and traditional media, creative direction, strategic partnerships, and public relations, ensuring a fully integrated approach across all platforms for Pyek Group. He began his career in the waterpark industry at Typhoon Texas Houston as the Operations Manager in December 2015 and has since overseen multiple departments, including water safety, risk management, admissions, partnerships, point-of-sale systems, and guest experience. Under his leadership, Typhoon Texas has been recognized with several prestigious awards. The park was voted the #1 Best Waterpark in Houston and Austin for 2022–2023 by the Houston Chronicle and Austin Family. It received the Executive Board Award from the World Waterpark Association, the Brass Ring Award from IAAPA for Best Employee Recognition Program, and the World Waterpark Association’s Wave Review Awards across all categories within the last two years. Most recently, in 2024, Typhoon Texas earned the IAAPA Brass Ring Award for Best Digital Marketing Campaign, showcasing innovation and excellence. Pham currently serves on the World Waterpark Association’s Marketing & Communications Committee, where he collaborates with industry professionals and contributes to the advancement of best practices in marketing and communication. He is passionate about developing others, learning from his peers, and networking with leaders across the attractions and hospitality industries. Before joining Typhoon Texas, John graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He also worked as a licensed real estate agent in Texas, focusing on commercial leasing and residential sales. Outside of work, Pham enjoys practicing real estate by referral, spending time with his loving family, attending every crawfish boil he can, and relaxing by the non-waterpark pool with friends.
