Our leadership team

Rex Jackson brings extensive experience in driving strategic growth and enhancing guest experiences in the entertainment industry. Before joining FEG, he served as Managing Director of North American LEGOLAND Resorts, where he expanded destinations into multi-day vacation experiences, adding hotels and park expansions. His leadership in brand management began at Procter & Gamble and Darden Restaurants, driving successful campaigns for brands like Tide and Olive Garden. Rex holds an MBA from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and lives in Orlando with his wife and two daughters.

Steve Paris has over 30 years of amusement industry experience. Starting his career as a small route operator in Pennsylvania. After taking a position at Dave & Buster’s as an Assistant Amusements Manager, he later accepted a corporate position as a Midway Operations Director. In 2003, he joined Tricorp Amusements and, in 2005, became its Chief Operating Officer. In 2012, Steve joined Elaut USA taking the role of Chief Operating Officer as part of a new corporate leadership team. In 2018, Steve was integral with the transition of the operating arm of Elaut being sold to CTM.

Jason Clark comes to FEG from Puttshack, the tech-infused competitive socializing concept, where he served as CFO and played an integral role in driving national venue expansion. Before that, he spent years at McDonald’s Corporation in senior finance roles. What sets Jason apart isn’t just his track record, it’s his philosophy. He views the CFO function as a driver of strategy and growth, not a back-office support role. That
perspective is exactly what FEG needs as we enter a landmark period: new markets,
new venue formats, new partnerships, and the financial infrastructure to execute all of it
with confidence.

Jim Viola leads the company’s human resources strategy with a focus on fostering a high-performance, purpose-driven culture that aligns with FEG’s commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences. Viola is a seasoned HR executive with a strong track record of leading transformation and building service-driven cultures in complex organizations. At Claire’s and Party City, Viola led cultural and operational transformations that boosted employee engagement and streamlined HR operations. He also championed leadership development programs that elevated talent across the organizations. Viola also played a key role in shaping a world-class, customer focused culture at Saks Fifth Avenue, where his efforts emphasized building high-performing teams committed to delivering outstanding service.

Parisa Jalili is a results-driven commercial and operations leader with more than 15 years of experience guiding teams and businesses through growth and transformation. She has a strong track record of improving performance, scaling high-impact teams, and strengthening alignment across complex organizations. Her background spans live entertainment, education, SaaS/telecom, and professional services, where she has led market expansions, launched new business lines, and modernized systems to deliver stronger outcomes. At FEG, she is focused on aligning teams and strategy to unlock new opportunities for growth.

Justin Green is a growth-focused executive with deep experience across sports, entertainment, and hospitality. He has led major business development initiatives, secured high-value partnerships, and helped transform underperforming assets into strong, profitable operations. Known for his strategic approach to negotiations and go-to-market execution, Justin blends analytical rigor with creative thinking. At FEG, he is focused on expanding partnerships and unlocking new opportunities for growth.