Rilous Carter
| Rilous Carter | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Vice President, Epcot |
Rilous Carter is the Vice President of Disney's Epcot. He was previously was the VP of Disney's Hollywood Studios before switching positions with Dan Cockerell.
Early life
Carter was born in Town Creek, Alabama where he was also raised.[1]
Education
Carter had an athletic scholarship and worked his way into academic scholarships to go to any college he wanted to go to in the US. He ended up going to the University of Alabama.[1]
Career
Carter is the first African American to hold this position. In 2008, he was appointed as the Vice President of Disney's Hollywood Studios. Carter's non-traditional style of leading has separated himself from the rest.[1] In his position as vice president of Disney's Epcot, he led the teams responsible for driving catering sales, services and banquet operations, as well as theme park event operations across the 40 square mile park and resort.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 Peoples, Rhetta. "Rilous Carter- New Vice President of Disney's Hollywood Studios". Yahoo.
- ↑ "People- Rilous Carter Named VP, Catering/ Convention Services & Park Event Operations for Walt Disney World Resort". Odyssey Media Group. Retrieved 12 January 2013.