McGowan Amusement Group, the provider of insurance and risk management services to the amusement industry, has appointed Ryan Gillenwater as vice president.

A veteran of the amusement and insurance industries, Gillenwater has created several successful insurance programmes over the years, focused on the family entertainment centre segment of the industry.

"McGowan has quickly grown into one of the amusement industry's largest and most respected providers of insurance and risk management services,” said Drew Tewksbury, director and senior vice president. “Ryan's unique hands-on approach and unwavering commitment to his clients makes him the perfect fit for our firm."

Gillenwater said: "I have known Drew and McGowan for a number of years and have respected and been impressed with their knowledge and client-focused process. Drew and his team share the same beliefs and values that I do when it comes to taking care of and providing value to our amusement clients. I am looking forward to the great work we are going to be able to do together."

The McGowan Amusement Group manages the IAAPA Elite Insurance Program, as well as its nationally distributed Amusement Insurance Program for family entertainment centres, amusement parks, water parks, trampoline parks, and carnivals.