FUTURE THEME PARK ENGINEERS AND DESIGNERS
RIT THEME PARK
ENTHUSIASTS
Fall 2025 Meetings:
Every thursday 8pm
Golisano-1400
ABOUT US
We are the RIT Theme Park Enthusiasts. Our mission is to bring together those with a similar passion for roller coasters and theme parks and foster excitement this unique industry.
We were founded in November 2014 by a group of students who were looking for a place to discuss their passions and work towards future careers in the amusement industry. Our club is a multidisciplinary group of students with backgrounds in engineering, design, business and more.​
Our club participates in a variety of activities including design competitions, multidisciplinary projects, networking and professional development events, amusement park trips, and behind the scenes tours.
Meet our executive Board
President
Matt Klimek
Matt is a 6th year Mechanical Engineering student in the Kate Gleason College of Engineering, with a minor in Music & Technology. His favorite park is EPCOT, but his favorite rollercoaster is Velocicoaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure!
Vice President
Gabriel Weiss
Gabe is a 4th year Mechanical Engineering student in the Kate Gleason College of Engineering. His favorite ride is The Haunted Mansion and his favorite park is EPCOT!
Secretary
Jonathan Litwak
Jonathan is a 2nd year Electrical Engineering student in the Kate Gleason College of Engineering. His favorite ride is Adirondack Outlaw at Six Flags Great Escape!
Treasurer
Julia Hackford
Julia is a 4th year Mechanical Engineering student in the Kate Gleason College of Engineering. Her favorite ride is Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT and her favorite coaster is VelociCoaster at Universal's Islands of Adventure.
Public Relations
Stevie Savich
Stevie is a 4th year Mechanical Engineering student in the Kate Gleason College of Engineering. Her favorite coaster is Griffon at Busch Gardens Williamsburg!
Faculty Advisor
Samantha Tasciotti
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