---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950170-23-001286"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "PRKS"
cik: "0001564902"
company_name: "United Parks & Resorts Inc."
filed_at: "2023-01-27T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-20T07:13:27.645082+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.45
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# SeaWorld promotes Chelle Adams to Chief Transformation Officer; names interim CFO and CAO

## Summary
- Chelle Adams transitions from CFO/Treasurer to newly created Chief Transformation Officer role, effective Jan 27, 2023.
- Jim Forrester named Interim CFO and Treasurer; base salary $285k, bonus target 80%, LTI target 150%, plus one-time equity grants.
- Shekufeh Boyle appointed Chief Accounting Officer; base salary $275k, bonus target 60%, LTI target 80%, plus one-time equity grants.
- Two co-Chief Parks Operation Officers: Kyle Miller for Florida parks, Byron Surrett for non-Florida parks.
- Three new Park Presidents: Jon Peterson (SeaWorld Orlando), Bradley Gilmour (Aquatica Orlando/Discovery Cove), Jodi Davenport (SeaWorld San Antonio).

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950170-23-001286
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: PRKS
- cik: 0001564902
- company_name: United Parks & Resorts Inc.
- filed_at: 2023-01-27T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.45
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1564902/000095017023001286/0000950170-23-001286-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1564902/000095017023001286/seas-20230127.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  James Forrester was elected as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at United Parks & Resorts Inc..
  - Action: elected
  - Role: Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
  source text: Effective as of January 27, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company elected James ("Jim") W. Forrester, Jr., the Company’s Vice President, Finance, to serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer until a permanent Chief Financial Officer is appointed.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1564902/000095017023001286/0000950170-23-001286-index.htm
- Executive change
  Chelle Adams changed role as Chief Transformation Officer at United Parks & Resorts Inc..
  - Action: promoted
  - Role: Chief Transformation Officer
  source text: On January 27, 2023, the Board of Directors of SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) promoted Ms. Michelle (“Chelle”) Adams to the position of Chief Transformation Officer of the Company.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1564902/000095017023001286/0000950170-23-001286-index.htm
- Executive change
  Shekufeh Boyle was elected as Chief Accounting Officer at United Parks & Resorts Inc..
  - Action: elected
  - Role: Chief Accounting Officer
  source text: Appointment of Chief Accounting Officer Effective as of January 27, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company elected Shekufeh Shirazi Boyle to serve as Chief Accounting Officer.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1564902/000095017023001286/0000950170-23-001286-index.htm

This AI-assisted summary is a reading aid. Review the linked SEC EDGAR filing before relying on any specific claim.