Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has appointed Derek Sample, 36, as Chief Accounting Officer effective September 19, 2022. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Sample held the position of Corporate Controller at PHI Group, Inc, a global helicopter transportation company, from June 2021 through September 2022. From 2016 through 2021, Mr. Sample served in roles of increasing responsibility for Valaris Inc., ultimately serving as its Director of Corporate Accounting.

Previously, he served as SEC Technical Reporting Manager for Spiceworks Inc., Manager of Financial Planning for Smart Sand Inc., and Manager for KPMG. Mr. Sample holds Bachelor degrees in Accounting and Economics from Southwestern University and is a Certified Public Accountant.