Wayne Jewell

 
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Founder, Chairman & Chief Engineer, Trampolines Unlimited Inc.

Wayne received a Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering from Northrop University in 1970 and a Master’s Degree from the Guidance & Control Department of Stanford University in 1976.  As Senior Research Engineer for a cutting-edge aerospace company, he managed many multi-million dollar projects for the US Navy, NASA, and private contractors.  His primary fields of expertise include developing math models of complex dynamic systems and all facets of real-time, pilot / vehicle simulation. 

Wayne has been bouncing on trampolines for over 50 years!  He competed in both gymnastics and diving, and used the trampoline as a training tool for both of these sports.  His passion for the sport, and his desire to remain in touch with the gymnastics & trampoline community led him to create Trampolines Unlimited in 1975.

Bringing a truly unique combination of passion and skill in the fields of engineering and trampolines, Wayne was able to deliver a series of innovations to the industry, including the open-ended tumbling trampoline in 1981 (aka Rocket-Track) and a low-impact vaulting board (aka Air-O-Board) in 1995.  Wayne jumped at the opportunity to design his first trampoline park in 2007, and has introduced a steady stream of industry-leading innovations and designs, which has positioned TUI as a leading player in the trampoline park industry.

Wayne helped with the development of the ASTM Standard for Trampoline Parks (F-2970), and is a founding member of the IATP (the International Association of Trampoline Parks).


Strengths:

  • Aerospace Engineer

  • Trampoline Designer/Innovator

  • Research and Development Testing

  • Dynamic modeling

  • Ability to write technical reports

  • Lifetime Trampolinist, Gymnast and Diver