It Takes Grit!

From their point of view…

Bradley has been called a “Visionary Propeller Head” by Innovators Magazine and a “Futurist” by Reader’s Digest. Mr. Caruk is considered by several industry publications including InPark Magazine and IAAPA to be a Mover & a Shaker in the theming & entertainment industry in Orlando. Recently, Brad is recognized by the USCIS as a Person of Extraordinary Ability. He has been a guest speaker at conferences including IAAPA, and TEA as well as High Schools & Universities. He has been Chairman of several Academic Committees as well as a board member and investor to small tech startups. Bradley was featured in RRC Polytech’s “RED” Magazine and was also featured in RRC’s Going Places Campaign. Brad holds 42 patents world-wide and is the Inventor and co-founder of Sidetrack Technologies/Adtrack Media. He received The Manning Innovation Award for his ingenuity and shares Lariat status among renowned doctors and scientists recipients. Brad was nominated for Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year as well as Top 40 Under 40. Having his fair share of fame, featured in numerous interviews, newspaper and magazines, Bradley’s innovation has become part of media history in the University text book “Consumer Behavior” eighth edition (page 84).

One of the many recent prestigious projects Brad has been involved in the conceptualization of 7 major attractions for the Ocean Flower Island currently under construction off the north coast of Danzhou, Hainan, China. A project that will consist of three independent islets with a total area of 940 Acres currently under construction. He was also responsible for the entire creation of Fairytale World in Jurong, China which included Concept Design and Schematic Design for 35 attractions and shows. Brad has also conceived several Parks & Entertainment Attractions throughout China which includes a World Class Panda Exhibit. traveling to the cities of Xiamen, Kunming, Chengdu, Nantong and Beijing.

“CURRENTLY, BRAD IS GLOBAL DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE, THEMING & SHOW DESIGN FOR ATKINS AS HEAD CREATIVE FOR SIX FLAGS QIDDIYA IN SAUDI ARABIA AS WELL AS SEVERAL OTHER PROJECTS AROUND THE GLOBE.”

Award-winning, extremely creative professional with an earned reputation for spearheading major innovations in themed entertainment, guest experiences, media, branding & gaming, championing cutting-edge technologies, creativity and continuously setting new industry standards. Passionately dedicated to the story and guest experience, exceptionally tech-savvy, with an intuitive understanding of art and science with very high-level strategic management skills and business discernment. Brad is a member of VES, IAAPA, TEA, WXO, GDC. His continued contributions to mentoring and outstanding creative to the industry are highly regarded. Married with one son and two dogs, family is most important to him. Having traveled the world, and sharing his stories, sipping a fine beverage while hanging with the people he loves, are his favorite moments.