Evan Barnett

At age 16, Evan Barnett got his start in the waterpark industry working in park services at Waterworld USA in California. His attention to detail and problem-solving skills quickly catapulted him from park services to water safety to operations, where he discovered a genuine passion for leadership, mentorship and customer service. Barnett has created two brands, eight development projects, and three redevelopment projects, and in his current role, he oversees four water parks, including Typhoon Texas in Houston and Austin, Texas, and Cowabunga Vegas in Summerlin and Henderson, Nevada.