New directors at Holiday World | Business

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari President Dan Koch announces the appointment of three directors to the parks’ staff.

Brandon Berg of Ferdinand is the now the parks’ Director of Human Resource Development, having previously served as Director of Human Resource Management, Director of Human Resources, and Director of Rides & Admissions. Berg’s responsibilities include guiding staff development, the management of staff support services, plus managing a staff of 20 seasonal employees.

Berg started seasonally with the park in 1989 as a member of the Rides Department. He is a graduate of Forest Park High School and Indiana State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Management. He is a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR). Berg lives in Ferdinand with his wife, Rachel, and their four children.

Erin Smith is the parks’ new Director of Games. She is responsible for overseeing the Games Department which includes selecting games and game prizes while overseeing the hiring, training, and management of 80 seasonal employees. Smith began her career at the park seasonally in 2001 and was named full-time Merchandise Manager in 2007. She is a graduate of South Spencer High School and the University of Southern Indiana, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Human Resources. Smith is working on achieving a Masters in Business Administration from Murray State University. She lives in Santa Claus.

Joshua Polk is new to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari. As the park’s Director of Human Resource Management, he is responsible for the hiring of 2,100 seasonal employees plus full-time staffing needs and support. Polk is a graduate of Murray State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. He and his wife, Candace, have two daughters.