BUSINESS BRIEF

Cedar Fair appoints 
2 vice presidents

1/21/2014
BLADE STAFF

SANDUSKY — Cedar Fair LP said Tuesday it has named two corporate vice presidents to help the Sandusky-based amusement park chain with its merchandising and in-house communications.

Carrie Boldman has been named vice president of merchandise and games. Matt Shafer has been promoted to vice president of strategic alliances.

Ms. Boldman has spent 16 years with the Walt Disney Co. in merchandise management positions.

At Cedar Fair, she will be in charge of all aspects of company merchandise and games with a focus on creating a strategic plan to enhance the guest experience.

Mr. Shafer most recently was Cedar Fair marketing director and implemented the company’s e-commerce programs. His new focus will be creation and launch of the company’s in-house television network.