About Us

ACP Entertainment was founded in 2008 by Ryan Strayhorn, who at just 15 years old started the company out of his family’s garage in Byron Center, Michigan. With the support of his parents—and a basement office as headquarters—ACP began by sub-renting inflatables before purchasing its first six inflatables, a handful of carnival games, and three concession machines later that year.

From those early days, ACP steadily expanded its inventory and vision. What began with a few inflatables and games soon grew to include larger attractions like the Euro Bungy, Mechanical Bull, Trackless Train, and Orbitron (human powered gyroscope). In 2016, ACP introduced its first two carnival rides, Pirate’s Revenge and Ballistic, and has continued adding rides every year since. Today, ACP is proud to be Michigan’s largest amusement rental company, serving between 500–700 events annually.

ACP has long been a leader in delivering cutting-edge, innovative attractions—becoming the first company in the Midwest to offer a rental-only Ferris wheel and the first in Michigan to provide rental drop tower rides. With over 20 rides, 50 inflatables, and more than 100 games and activities, ACP brings unmatched fun and variety to events of all sizes.

At the heart of our growth is our everlasting driving purpose: “We exist to create memorable experiences through safe and innovative attractions while providing first class customer care.”

And while we’ve grown to become a statewide leader, ACP remains a proud local small business—still owned and led by founder Ryan Strayhorn. That same entrepreneurial spirit and community focus that started in a garage continues to guide us today. Our promise is simple and lasting: Amazing Experiences, Lasting Memories.

Purpose Statement; ACP Entertainment creates memorable experiences through safe and innovative attractions while providing first class customer care. Core values; Safey, Colossians 3:23, Excellence, Fun, Team, Communication, Integrity, Courageous Decisions, No Gossip, Self-Employed Mindset

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.”-Colossians 3:23

Meet Our Leadership Team

RYAN STRAYHORN

Founder and President

Ryan Started ACP Entertainment in 2008 as a DJ, balloon twister and with a few inflatables. Now his main roles are planning large events and oversee all operations. Since he founded the company, Ryan has an extreme passion for bringing new ideas to the table, innovating and continuing to advance ACP Entertainment in the entertainment industry. Ryan is definitely a bit of a workaholic, however he does take a break once in a while! In his free time he enjoys traveling with his Wife, camping and is also quite the Disney Parks buff. In fact, Ryan was trained by the Disney Institute which is a professional development course offered by the Walt Disney Company.

ANDREW SUNDSTROM

General Manager

Andrew has been with ACP Entertainment since Fall of 2018 but is not new to the entertainment industry. He previously managed a family fun center for 12 years prior to working for ACP Entertainment. Andrew is responsible for making sure that the the entire company runs as smoothly as possible-and he does a great job at it! On his spare time, Andrew loves to spend time with his 2 kids and wife, go boating and coaching his kids sports teams. He’s a busy guy!

Owen LaVigne

Operations Manager

Owen is a long time team member of ACP Entertainment and has climbed the ladder to the position of operations manager. Owen started with the company when he was 16 years old and worked full time, part time and seasonally through college. After college, Owen got married and moved out of town for a while and then returned to ACP Entertainment. What can we say, we’re irresistible! In his spare time, Owen likes to travel and spend time with his family.

Annie Arndt

Sales Team Lead

Annie Arndt brings a wealth of experience and energy to ACP Entertainment! Originally our full-time office manager from 2014–2020, she returned in 2025 to lead our sales team, bringing deep industry knowledge and a knack for connecting with clients. When she’s not helping events come to life, Annie spends every spare moment outdoors with her husband and their two boys—boy moms unite! Her dedication, warmth, and expertise make her an invaluable part of the ACP family, and she’s always ready to help make your next event unforgettable.

KRISTIN VANDERMEER

Event Planning Specialist

Kristin joined the team in January of 2022 and is typically the first team member you’ll speak with when calling in! Kristin is responsible for customer relations, planning events and human resources for our team. Kristin worked as a crew member at ACP Entertainment many years ago and was excited to come back full time working in the office. In her spare time, Kristin loves to spend time with her two kids and family along with spending time outdoors.

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Our unforgettable experiences, thrilling attractions, and impeccable presentation makes making memories simple. To get started, contact our team to request pricing and check availability.

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