Tess Bunker

Tess Bunker, MBA, currently serves as Area Manager - Rides at Carowinds since September 2022, following a similar role at Valleyfair Family Amusement Park from February 2021 to September 2022. Prior experience includes positions such as Management Consultant at Twin Cities Tax, Senior Sales Manager at Triple Shift Entertainment, and Event Sales Manager at Bowlero Corporation. Tess has a robust background in event management, highlighted by roles at Hamline University, including Director of Events for the MBA Association and Event Coordinator. Additional experience at Valleyfair encompasses various account executive and operations positions. Tess holds an MBA from Hamline University and a BA in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies from Minnesota State University, Mankato, along with an earlier BA in Sculpture from Minnesota State University Moorhead.