The attainment of higher levels of excellence by members of our Association will serve to improve guest satisfaction and polish the image of the Outdoor Amusement Industry.
The Foundation for the Future program of the OABA is both a vision and an ambitious set of industry goals. Its stated purpose is to educate and produce change, and in so doing, improve the business climate for members, while at the same time, raising the public perception of the mobile amusement industry.
The OABA Quality Assessment Program provides Association members with several tactical aids: a self-help checklist for measuring your operation, and an objective, third-party appraisal of quality, performance and presentation. It is available to show owners and to independent ride, game and food operators. It is voluntary and confidential. Quality audits are only undertaken when requested by a member operator.
“Fairs are competing for the leisure time and money of guests with a huge variety of choices today. In order to continue to thrive, fairs must focus on excellence in every point of contact with the guests, including – and very importantly – in mobile amusement operations. Operators with the Circle of Excellence designation, having completed the rigorous vetting processes, exemplify the standards necessary for today's operation of state and county fairs. Incorporating that COE designation as part of the fair's selecting and contracting of carnival operators should be a priority,” said President & CEO International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE) Marla Calico.
For those who choose to participate in the program, tangible rewards follow: Industry-wide recognition as an accredited member of the OABA Circle of Excellence which translates into better opportunities in marketing, improved potential for the acquisition of new business and retention of existing dates, plus persuasive leverage in negotiating better contracts.
We invite your participation in this great program. If you would like to seek accreditation in this prestigious “Circle,” give us a call and we'll send you the necessary application forms. Questions? We'll point you in the right direction.
Schedule a Quality Assessment Audit
To schedule your Quality Assessment audit, contact:
Jeff Smith
Audit Coordinator
407-925-9615
jeff.smith.oaba@gmail.com
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Circle of Excellence Recipients
You can be sure that Showfolks who have achieved the prestigious Circle of Excellence status are the best in the industry.
The following is a list of our current members.
NOTE: All dates reflect a 2-year pause in certifications during Covid-19 (2020-2021)
Carnival Recipients
2024 - 2026
Fiesta Shows – Eugene J Dean III
Helm & Sons Amusements – Davey Helm
Joy Rides – Joyce Hutchins (new recipient)
Mighty Midway & Kidway* – MN State Fair
NAME All-Star Amusements – Blake Huston
NAME Mid-America Shows – Blake Huston
Ray Cammack Shows* – Guy & Charlene Leavitt
Reithoffer Shows, Blue Unit – Richard Reithoffer
Reithoffer Shows, Orange Unit – Pat Reithoffer
Strates Shows – Jay Strates
2022 - 2025
Brown's Amusements – Danny & Sherri Brown
Butler Amusements – Mick Brajevich
Kissel Entertainment – Russell Kissel
2019 - 2024
A Fantasy Amusement Co. – Bill & Mary Johnson
2017 - 2024
Deggeller Attractions* – Don Deggeller
Frazier Shows – Steve Broetsky
Luehrs' Ideal Rides* – Clair & Schoendienst Families
Newton Shows – Mike Newton (New Recipient)
Skerbeck Entertainment Group – Jamee Skerbeck (New Recipient)
Skerbeck Family Carnival – Bill Skerbeck (New Recipient)
Talley Amusements - Mary & Tom Talley
Thomas Carnival – John Hanschen
Concessionaires & Attractions
2024-2026
Alamo Amusements* – Patrick Sheridan
ARH Treats – Kelly Villarreal (new recipient)
Big T Games/Toys – Justin Armour (new recipient)
Bishop Amusement Rides* – Jim & Nancy Bishop
Bohlander Games – Heath & Casey Bohlander (new recipient)
Dakota Rides – Roger Leavitt (new recipient)
Fun Biz Concessions – Nathan Janousek
Games Done Right – Chris Lopez (new recipient)
Helm Concessions – Colleen Helm (new recipient)
J&A Food Concessions – Joe & Annie Kastl (new recipient)
Lopez Concessions* – Chris & Jody Lopez
Netterfield's Popcorn & Lemonade – Kim Netterfield (new recipient)
Odyssey Foods* – Kim Palmieri
Outside Amusements – Mike Ashcraft (new recipient)
SBP Entertainment – Sam Brooks (new recipient)
Southern Cross Rides – Ben Pickett (new recipient)
Sixth Generation Rides – Bryan Creason (new recipient)
Trinity Concessions – Ben & Joy Pickett
Wood Entertainment – Michael Wood
2019 - 2024
Arlington's Best Concessions – Mary Johnson
Lucky Ducky Concessions – Robert Thorson
2017 - 2024
Barrett's East Coast Foods – Dennis Rowland
Clair's Classic Foods – Jean and Joe Clair
Deggeller Foods – Cathy Deggeller
Dorman Enterprises – Philip Dorman
First Class Attractions – Andy & Lorelei Schoendienst
Louis and Clair Concessions – Brandon & Katherine Petree
Midwest Concessions – Dennis & Della Bossman
Wink Enterprises – David Winkey
* Circle of Excellence Recipient since 2004
