Background
Atchison, Jim D. was born in 1966.
Atchison, Jim D. was born in 1966.
Bachelor in Marketing, University South Florida, 1989. Master of Business Administration, University Central Florida, 1992.
Operations host Busch Gardens Busch Entertainment Corporation, Tampa, Florida, 1985, park operations supervisor than business analyst, manager business analysis SeaWorld San Antonio, 1992, finance director, 1994, finance director Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, 1996, finance vice president, 1998, marketing vice president SeaWorld Orlando, 2002—2003, executive vice president, general manager SeaWorld Orlando, Discovery Cove and Aquatica Orlando, 2003—2007, president, chief operating officer, 2007—2009. President, Chief Executive Officer SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment (formerly Busch Entertainment Corporation), since 2009. Member Florida Commission on Tourism.
Board directors Special Olympics, Boys & Girls Clubs, United Arts, Orlando/Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Florida Chamber of C., Rosen College of Hospitality Management, University Central Florida, Dean's Executive Council, University Central Florida College Business.
Married Elli Atchison. Children: Caleb, Nathanael, Bethany.