Carnival Amusement Ride Safety Advisory Board
The Carnival and Amusement Ride Safety Advisory Board advises the Commissioner on carnival and amusement ride safety and provides advice on the regulations that govern the safety program.
There are 13 Board members, including one ex officio member, the Department of Community Affairs. The other 12 seats are: ride manufacturer (2); mobile ride operator; fixed ride operator; amusement park representative; insurance underwriter; professional engineer; representative of water parks; and four public members. Terms are four years.
- Board Members; 2026 Meetings; 2025 Meetings; and Previous Meetings (see & select below)
Board Members
The mission of the Board is to ensure the safety of carnival and amusement rides that are used in New Jersey.
|
Name |
Seat |
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William H. Gelhaus |
Amusement Park |
|
Lawrence D. Cohen |
Insurance Underwriter |
|
Leonard Turtora |
Fixed Ride Operator |
|
Al Belmont |
Mobile Ride Operator |
|
William J. Dauphinee |
Ride Manufacturer 1 |
|
Vacant |
Ride Manufacturer 2 |
|
Vacant |
Professional Engineer |
|
Nancy Sheridan |
Public Member 4 |
|
Vacant |
Public Member 3 |
|
Steven Hildner |
Public Member 2 |
|
Debra Henderson |
Public Member 1 |
|
Geoffrey Rogers |
Water Park/Registered Fair |
|
Edward M. Smith |
DCA Designee/Chair |
2026 Board Meetings
TBA
2025 Board Meetings
Previous Board Meetings
Related Links
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