originally posted on 12/8/2025
Christian Gainer with ACE Vice President David Dragun.
Photo: Rus Ozana. View full-sized image.
ACE officially introduces Christian Gainer of Santa’s Village (Jefferson, New Hampshire) as an ACE Honorary Member!
In addition to all he does for Santa’s Village, Christian is a near-constant presenter at ACE New England’s annual off-season event, The Great Nor’Easter, bringing assorted park items and coaster parts (and reindeer antlers!) to offer as auction items for various ACE funds.
For the past two years, his encouragement to bring a toy for the park’s Toys For Tots drive resulted in a donation of more than 200 items. He even donated all the event registration proceeds to the organization.
Christian’s years of providing outstanding support for ACE by offering just about “anything you want” when it comes to regional events has earned him the award: ERT? No problem! Q&A session? Sure! Free rein in the park’s bakery? Why not!
The plaque he received summarizes his love and passion for his park and its guests.
Photo: Rus Ozana. View full-sized image.
It is with “pure joy-family style” that ACE welcomes Christian to its most exclusive family!
— Rus Ozana, ACE New England Assistant Regional Representative
When Christian learned that he had been designated an ACE Honorary Member, he replied to ACE as follows:
Dear American Coaster Enthusiasts,
I am truly honored and humbled to be recognized as an Honorary Member of ACE. Thank you so much for this incredibly meaningful gesture and for the kind words expressed on the plaque. It’s a recognition, and validation, that I will always treasure and hold dear.
To have my love for the amusement park industry (and its guests) acknowledged in this way means more than I can fully express. Words can never express the feelings and emotions that run through me. I have always believed in the joy, wonder and shared memories that parks like Santa’s Village can bring to families and enthusiasts alike. To see that passion reflected back by such a respected organization is heartwarming and rewarding.
Working with ACE over the years has been a genuine pleasure. Your commitment to preserving amusement park history and celebrating the magic of parks and family fun aligns beautifully with the heart of what we strive for at Santa’s Village: Pure Joy. Family Style. I’m grateful for the friendships, shared events and continued collaborations that bring the amusement park communities closer together.
Thank you once again for this special honor and for your ongoing support. I look forward to many more years of partnership, storytelling and celebration of Pure Joy. Family Style (I had to say it twice!).
Merry Christmas!
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