Backstage With Ice-America
Meet the movers and shakers working behind-the-scenes of your next skating rink event.
Founders
Scott and Azumi Williams, founders of Ice-America, bring a wealth of collective knowledge to the world of ice rink events. They hail from illustrious careers in competitive figure skating, as well as event management, television production and live entertainment. Their mission is to bring people and communities together through unique events and entertainment offerings. Since 2008, they have been doing just that and delivering the ultimate experience in portable and custom ice and roller skating rinks across North America.
Ice-America
Ice-America is the premier allied dealer of Ice-World International in the Western Hemisphere. With over 25 years of experience, our team provides expert ice solutions and supplies industry-leading products that have powered more than 600 annual ice rinks worldwide.
We offer a complete range of services that enhance your ice event and skating experience and operations. We also work with you to customize and install both temporary and permanent ice attractions—for both indoor or outdoor—while providing technical support beyond build completion. We deliver expertise for all your ice rink and roller skating needs.
Our Ice-Experts
Our team is led by industry-certified skating and production professionals with extensive experience in ice hockey, figure skating and entertainment. Given our firsthand understanding of sports and production, we are equipped to handle any ice- or skating-related event and project regardless of the season. Get to know some of us below!
Scott Williams
CEO
World professional ice champion and executive producer for televised skating shows and competitions, Scott leads Ice-America with over 25 years of experience in the ice and television production industry.
Azumi Williams
SR. VP OF OPERATIONS AND MARKETING
U.S. Olympic Festival bronze medalist and former Team USA skater, Azumi was the principal adagio performer for Holiday On Ice and Royal Caribbean before launching into event management and leading activations for Ogilvy, WME, and CAA.
Craig MacDonald
VP of Business Development
A former hockey director and banking account executive, Craig oversees sales and business development, as well as the operations of Ice-America’s Texas headquarters.
J.D. Uhls
ICE TECH DIRECTOR
Certified Arena Operator and former Zamboni operator for The World Figure Skating Championships, if you give J.D. water and have a burning desire for that water to be frozen, he will make it happen. When not making ice, he is working on his dad jokes.
Lisa Enochs
EXECUTIVE director of event productioN & TRAINING
Lisa brings international expertise in events, corporate training and team-building to Ice-America. When not planning and executing project operations, she is also a professional voice-over actress.
Scott Rensmon
director of production, facilities and equipment
The former arena events manager and Head Ice Technician for the Las Vegas Wranglers, Scott also coached U16 teams to national tournaments and led youth clinics with former NHL player Marty McSorley.
Brian Joy
SALES MANAGER
A Bauer Pro representative of more than 20 years, Brian has traveled the world on behalf of the ice trade and is also a USA Hockey certified coach.
T Kosek
DIRECTOR OF LIGHTING
T comes to Ice-America from New York with several lighting design accolades and an extensive background in theatrical production. When not illuminating spaces and places, T illuminates through the written word.
Tony Kudrna
Safety DirectoR & GENERAL MANAGER
Former U.S. national competitor and World Silver Medalist, Tony was a principal performer with the Ice Capades for 25 years and still serves today as one of the principal coaches for “Disney On Ice.”
Jamel Twigger
WAREHOUSE MANAGER
Former U.S. Marine and hockey instructor, when Jamel is not holding down the fort at Ice-America’s Texas headquarters, he is playing bass and creating music while being the ultimate #GirlDad.
Nina Nguyen
Production coordinator
A former ice show company manager and professional performer, Nina is a U.S. Figure Skating coach and also no stranger to production. Her film and television credits include associate producer and assistant director.
Stuart Hager
Warehouse Manager
Former hockey school director and rink operations manager, Stuart teaches more than just Youth Hockey. In his spare time, he is also a Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai instructor.
Geovanni Alfaro
Warehouse Supervisor
A former CNC Machinist, Geovanni’s background in Sports Business and his experience covers the gamut from warehouse coordination to live events.
Jacki Davison
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Four-time national and international figure skating competitor and National Junior Pairs medalist, Jacki is currently also a skating school director and devoted dog mom.
Derrick Thomas
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE
An AmeriCorps alumnus and Bronze Congressional Award recipient, Derrick’s speciality and focus is in community-centered city projects and leading with both integrity and service.
Michael Lee
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE
Master organizer and Java developer in his spare time, Michael is part of what keeps our Texas headquarters and warehouse in tip-top shape.
Ashley Park
AUDIO AND IT TECH SUPERVISOR
A former rink admin assistant and inventory purchaser, Ashley is Ice-America’s “Audio Extraordinaire.” Her expertise in playing Tetris evidently lends itself also in the organization and meticulous packing of Ice-America’s equipment and warehouse.
Darrell Cotterell
Warehouse ASsociate
Zoran Bendicak
HEAD ICE TECHNICIAN
Former Slovakian international hockey player and ice engineer for “Holiday On Ice” shows, Zoran is a polyglot. He speaks Slovak, Hungarian, Polish, Russian, German, English, and ice!
Erin Hussey
ASST. MANAGER
A Harvard graduate with a background in neuroscience, Erin is an advocate in the education space and a U.S. Figure Skating certified coach of 21 years.
Phil Valentine
PROJECT MANAGER
Phil’s mark in the skating and entertainment business spans 28 years with television and film producing credits for Fox Family, Dorothy Hamill and Nancy Kerrigan projects. He is also a nationally recognized teambuilding facilitator.
Joseph Paglinawan
Rink Install Specialist
A lifelong ice and roller hockey player and coach, Joseph remains active as a USA Hockey member and Level 1 Official. His expertise also lies in skate sharpening, repair and maintenance.
Teresa Song
Project Manager
As the former Lead Ice Technician for the San Jose Sharks, you can find Teresa frequently on television and commercial sets whipping up some magic as a professional makeup artist when not managing or building rinks.
Forrest McKinnon
ICE TECHNICIAN
Also a professional performer and musician of over 25 years, Forrest has toured through 44 countries with Disney On Ice, Stomp and Blue Man Group. He was also Will Farrell’s skating stunt double.
Jon Barry
ice technician
A former youth hockey coach and ice technician for The Vegas Golden Knights, Jon is certified by U.S. Ice Rink Association and collaborated with the ice tech crew for the Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup Final season.
Brye Hutchinson
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
As our Chief Bobby® Wrangler, Brye is also CPR and Serve-Safe Management certified. When not tending to her passion in music, she is supporting rink project operations.
Clarke Hutchinson
GENERAL MANAGER
A certified ice technician and former radio personality, Clarke manages the operations of several Ice-America projects from coast to coast and is involved with introducing staff performance initiatives.
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CALIFORNIA
807 SPRUCELAKE DR.
HARBOR CITY, CA 90710
TEXAS
16804 CALPLY DRIVE
ROUND ROCK, TX 78664
sales@ice-america.com
(323) 776-9423
