Matt Eckert, President, Holiday World

Send us a text Having the president of a theme park company also be a certified public accountant can have its challenges, especially when it comes to balancing the task of providing fun for families while also watching the bottom line. But if you run into Matt Eckert, president of Holiday World, in Santa Claus, Indiana — yes, you read that right — there are a few things he’ll gladly offer you at no charge: parking, drinks and even sunscreen. Holiday World prides itself on being the U.S.’s f...