Meet The Team
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President
Ella Rudkin
Mechanical Engineering
Ella is a fifth-year Mechanical Engineering major. She is returning to OSU from her two internships at Disneyland. She had previously worked at Cedar Point as a ride operator and a ride mechanic. This will be her third year on exec board (Social Chair 22-23, President 23-24). Ella is excited to get back to Columbus and return as the TPEG President for her senior year. She hopes to work in a technical role in the entertainment industry post-graduation.

Project Manager
& Vice President
Jack Manzo
Mechanical Engineering
Entertainment Design and Technology
Jack has not submitted his bio.

Industry Chair
Jared Sargent
Mechanical Engineering
Entertainment Design and Technology
​Jared is a second-year mechanical engineering student with a minor in entertainment design and technology. He is now serving as the industry chair for TPEG. His passion for the theme park industry has been growing ever since his first coaster at Hershey park, which has fueled his interest in getting a job in the industry. Jared currently is in his fourth season working in ride operations at Kings Island. He has participated in many TPEG projects, including the ParaMORRILL haunted house, and attended the IAAPA Expo where he learned about the new projects from professionals in the industry. Through all the events and trips with TPEG, Jared is excited to get to know everyone and work together to continue inspiring the love for the themed entertainment industry.
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Treasurer
Aaron Ligator
Mechanical Engineering
Humanitarian Engineering
Entertainment Design and Technology
Aaron is a third-year Mechanical Engineering Major with minors in Humanitarian Engineering and Entertainment Design and Technology. Currently, he serves as the Treasurer and is involved in many club projects such as Light Up The Lake, ParaMORRILL, and the Toronto Metropolitan University Thrill Design Competition. During the 2024 and 2025 summers, he was an intern at Cedar Point, where he worked in Ride Maintenance. Aaron knew TPEG was the number one club he wanted to join when coming to Ohio State due to his passion for theme parks. Since joining, he has learned so much about the industry and has been given countless opportunities to network and work with professionals, along with making many memories and friends he will never forget. When Aaron was young, he used to be terrified of roller coasters. But after trying them out and going out of his comfort zone, he learned his love and passion for them. Ever since, Aaron has worked to expand his knowledge to be involved in the sphere of themed entertainment. In the future, Aaron's goal is to work in the themed entertainment industry, where he wants to create joy, laughter, and memorable experiences for guests.

Media Chair
Kaitlyn Struckel
Biomedical Engineering
Kaitlyn is a third-year Biomedical Engineering major. She has worked on ParaMORRILL, SITE 2025, the ATB robot project, and the Toronto Metropolitan University Thrill Design Competition. Kaitlyn has worked at Sluggers and Putters Amusement Park for the past 4 years as the rides supervisor and Operations and Systems Engineer. Kaitlyn values giving park customers the best experience all while maintaining a safe and inclusive environment. She is interested in ride and park safety, all while maintaining a positive guest experience. Kaitlyn's goal is to work in the medical device industry or the engineering safety industry.

Social Chair
Jamison Butz
Architecture
Entertainment Design and Technology
Jamison is currently a third-year Architecture Major with a minor in Entertainment Design and Technology. She is now serving as TPEG’s social chair. She previously worked for Dorney Park and has always had a love for roller coasters and themed attractions thanks to her older brother. Through TPEG, Jamison has found a sense of belonging through friendships and connections made with people who share the same niche!

E-Board Representative
Corbin Studd
Mechanical Engineering
Corbin is a second-year mechanical engineering major. He has helped with some TPEG projects such as ParaMORRIL, and SITE. He is excited for this year's projects and the new experiences that will come with being E-council Representative. Corbin's love for amusement parks stems from living so close to Cedar Point. He has even worked at Cedar Point for 4 years as a ride operator and scare actor. His goal post grad is to work in the themed entertainment industry, providing new and unique experiences for people to enjoy.
