{"id":3306,"date":"2020-11-18T23:25:43","date_gmt":"2020-11-18T23:25:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.voteriders.org\/?p=3306"},"modified":"2021-08-09T19:36:33","modified_gmt":"2021-08-09T19:36:33","slug":"galaxy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.voteriders.org\/galaxy\/","title":{"rendered":"Q&A with Galaxy Theatres CEO Frank Rimkus"},"content":{"rendered":"

Galaxy Theatres is a fully-integrated movie theatre company. Privately owned, it is ranked by size in the top 8% of its industry and currently has theatres in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas and Washington<\/a>. As Galaxy’s theatres re-opened this election season, VoteRiders’ Public Service Announcements (PSAs) ran on screen before each show.<\/p>\n

Frank J. Rimkus is Galaxy\u2019s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. He co-founded Galaxy in 1998.\u00a0 His professional background encompasses over 30 years in real estate and investment banking experience. From 1983-1995 he was affiliated with Winthrop Financial Associates, a privately owned national real estate company ($6.5 billion in assets) serving as Partner and Managing Director from 1985-95. Mr. Rimkus is currently a member of the Owners Committee, National Association of Theatre Owners and serves on the Board of Directors of the Association\u2019s California\/Nevada Chapter.<\/p>\n

The following is an interview of Mr. Rimkus by VoteRiders\u2019 Board of Directors Member, <\/em><\/strong>Stephen A. Unger<\/strong><\/em><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

SAU: Why did you decide to run the VoteRiders Public Service Announcements (PSAs) in your theatres?<\/b><\/p>\n

FJR: The mission of VoteRiders and its message is important to everyone. Time is critical. I thought What\u2019s the best way I can support VoteRiders?<\/p>\n

Our theatres serve millions of movie guests in our theatres each year. Free from outside distractions (save a few cell phones) theatre guests are relaxed and more receptive to information…and entertainment.<\/p>\n

Running the VoteRiders PSAs on-screen in our theatres before each show, I feel, is the most effective resource I have available that captures the attention of so many people in a positive way. Galaxy is honored to volunteer our resources in support of VoteRiders and the many dedicated volunteers enthusiastically supporting the effort.<\/p>\n

SAU: Galaxy Theatres has a stated philosophy \u201cmore than just a theatre.\u201d\u00a0 What does that mean in practice?<\/b><\/p>\n

FJR: Philosophically and operationally, we at Galaxy Theatres consider ourselves social entrepreneurs. Social entrepreneurialism, loosely defined, applies business practices to address community-based social values in a way that, together, can improve the lives of both the consumers and the entrepreneur \u2014 profitably. In Galaxy\u2019s case, we focus on delivering an exceptional entertainment experience<\/i> that adds to the quality of everyday life for the people in the communities we serve. We do this every day by taking a detailed, thoughtful, and serious approach to a common social activity \u2014 movie going. Galaxy enjoys a reputation for delivering a high impact, first class, friendly, and immersive movie entertainment experience.<\/p>\n