About Fun Center Academy
The Fun Center Academy is built on thirty plus years experience that began on the floor of a Vancouver fun center in 1995 and expanded across 22 countries and 23 years of indoor fun center development. Launching the FEC Network in 2003—has been defined by a “boots-on-the-ground” perspective. Having been involved with operations and the consultation on projects across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, we have transitioned decades of expertise in layout, design, construction, game development, operations and startup development into a singular mission: providing a high-value, secure roadmap for the next generation of amusement entrepreneurs.
Our philosophy is rooted in a childhood spent in a family-owned business, where the fundamental values of hard work, focused customer service, and finding true value for the client were first forged. This “customer-first” mentality, combined with experienced roots in elite event management, sales, operations, marketing, groups programs and content production, ensures that the Academy isn’t just about theory—it’s about battle-tested execution. We are tech-transparent, leveraging modern AI to enhance our delivery while remaining anchored in the authentic, human-sourced intelligence of three decades in the trenches. At the Fun Center Academy, we don’t just teach the amusement industry; we share the lived experience of building it from the ground up.
The Academy Team
A diverse background of sales, marketing, operations and management, construction, interior design, public relations, large scale events, gaming and a love for technology and all things music.

Derek Giesbrecht
Founder - CEO
Growing up in northern, rural Canada, outdoor adventure was every where. In 1995 I found laser tag…and the attractions bug found a new home.
Words to live by: If it’s to be, it is up to me.

Natasha Glover
Administration
Stationed across Europe, my dad was in the military. Looking back now, those locations, cultural exposure and experiences were an incredible gift.
Words to live by: If you’re not happy with it, change it.

Charlie Handsome
Tech/IT Guru
Remember the AV kid in grade 8 that all the cool kids picked on? That was me. Didn’t matter though, I loved playing with all kinds of gear and still do.
Words to live by: With time to play, anything is possible.

Sherry Worsley
COO
I grew up the youngest of 4 sisters, seemingly always on the short end of the stick. That taught me persistence, work ethic and how to master the game.
Words to live by: Attitude is everything, pick a good one.
Fun Center Academy is part of the FEC Network. An amusement focused network solution for owners, operators, new startups and suppliers.
Thanks for finding us, and using our products and resources. If you have any questions, or need some assistance please do reach out to us – we LOVE chatting with liked minded entrepreneurs.
Keep moving forward…
If you are an amusement center owner/operator and would like to volunteer as a Group or Forum moderator, please reach out to us.