OUR TEAM

The sparkitects at Quantum specialize in creative development, multimedia production, technical design, and integration services for themed attractions and live entertainment. They combine their skills to create turnkey attractions and are led by our senior executive, Tonya Pope.

Tonya leads Quantum Creative Studios’ creative and technical teams to realize each and every project, fostering a vibrant storytelling vision. The new owner previously served as Quantum’s Director of Business Development. Tonya has spent the last 20+ years developing a broad and well-rounded experience in themed entertainment spaces. She comes with a B.S. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering and started her career in the aerospace industry programming simulators at NASA before deciding to pursue her dream of working in the more creative industry of themed entertainment.

Tonya’s initial work in the industry focused on multimedia production and developing digital interactives. In 2000, she founded her own firm that focused on entertainment project management. Over the course of the next twnety years, she had the opportunity to work with owners and developers on site selection, best use and master planning, and with IP owners on conceptualizing how their IPs translated into real world attractions. Both in the industry and in the commercial world, she put her engineering training to use on the construction side, estimating and managing construction projects that included attractions, theaters, restaurants, retail and hotels.

Over the course of her career, Tonya has had the opportunity to work with IP owners, developers, venue operators, event producers, talented designers, construction trades, technicians, and equipment manufacturers that come together to create the magic that entertains millions of guests every year.

Under her leadership as Director of Business Development, Quantum was well represented at several industry events, including IAAPA Expo and Theme Park Expo Vietnam. Quantum also successfully moved firmly into the attraction development and experience space completing projects for re-theming existing attractions and securing contracts for new developments. In addition to her Business Development duties, Tonya has also served in a Project Management role on Special Projects that benefitted from her unique background that includes site development, construction, and high end technology.

This mix of experience, skills, and business acumen, makes Tonya the right person to lead Quantum Creative Studios into the next decade.