Resignation and Appointment of Chief Financial Officer at United Parks & Resorts Inc.
On October 22, 2025, James Mikolaichik resigned from his position as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of United Parks & Resorts Inc., effective November 15, 2025. His resignation was not due to any disagreements with the company regarding financial statements, internal controls, operations, policies, or practices. The company appointed James W. Forrester, Jr., the Senior Vice President of Finance, as the Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective November 15, 2025. Forrester has extensive experience in theme park finance and operations, including roles at Walt Disney Company and Hershey Entertainment & Resorts. The company has not yet determined any changes to Forrester’s compensation and will file an amendment to this Form 8-K once the information is available.