Noland The northern California hospital in which Paul Noland was born has a view of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk amusement park, considered one of the leading seaside parks in the country. It became a favored hangout when Noland was growing up in the area. "I spent more time on the boardwalk than on the beach," he said. Decades later, Noland is still a fan. As of this month, he is the new CEO of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. IAAPA is an Alexandria, Va.-based group founded nearly 100 years ago that now has more than 4,300 members in about 90 countries. Members include theme parks, waterparks, arcades, zoos, aquariums, museums,… Read More