Friday, July 31, 2009

Ties to People: Joe Mantisano


(Joe Mantisano / CEO (Chief Executive Officer, as well as, Chief Entertainment Officer!) of the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens) After many years in business, Joe left the tie-wearing world of the House of Seagram and Anhueser-Busch/SeaWorld to venture into the world of non-profits. Today, at speaking engagements and meetings throughout the country, the only tie you will see Joe wear is the wonderful wooden tie by Brian Demeter. Joe's vision as CEO has increased Zoo's attendance to record breaking numbers, has updated the Zoo and its many exhibits, added new features such as ZOOm Air Adventures and the Wharton-Smith Splash Ground, and increased the visitor experience for children-of-all-ages that come to the Zoo each year.

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