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Jeff Gramke, one of the two men who designed the legendary Beast roller coaster at Kings Island, has retired after 48 years of service at the 364-acre amusement and water park.

Read more on the KIBlog Post: https://www.visitkingsisland.com/blog/2020/january/co-designer-of-the-beast-jeff-gramke-retires-from-kings-island

I wonder who will replace him and how this might impact the park? What are your thoughts?

 

It was a true honor to meet with Jeff Gramke back in October and interview him for my book. He’s a true living legend! He told me that he was retiring in the coming months, but I didn’t know exactly when. I hope he has a very happy retirement!

Jeff Gramke, co-designer of The Beast, retires.
https://www.visitkingsisland.com/blog/2020/january/co-designer-of-the-beast-jeff-gramke-retires-from-kings-island

I figured it was coming.


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Tbh I saw this coming. He sorta hinted at it when the media got to tour the Orion site. He'll be missed and I wish him and his family the best as he moves onto this next chapter. 

Jeff is an awesome guy, he deserves a great retirement after helping to build one of the greatest rides and parks in the world. In 2011 I took my first trip to the park and through some emails was able to meet and get a tour with Jeff. Learning all he taught me helped cement me as the enthusiast and future engineer I am today. I'm sure he will be missed greatly. 

I learned a lot from that article! Though I haven't met him personally, I wish him the best in his future endeavors.