FORT LAUDERDALE, FL November 5, 2009 -- Air Lauderdale Beach Fest, taking place next April 24 and 25, announced today Dr. Arnold Tillman has joined the company as President.
Tillman is a retired medical doctor as well as an FAA Senior Aviation Medical Examiner and has been an avid aviator for over 30 years, holding FAA certification as an Airline Transport Pilot and Flight Instructor. He is also the Founding Chairman of Broward Bank of Commerce (www.BrowardBankofCommerce.com), Fort Lauderdale’s newest bank, serving as Chairman of the Board for its holding company Broward Financial Holdings,Inc.
“Dr. Tillman’s strong experience and relationships in aviation and banking are ideal for our company,” said Air Lauderdale CEO Stan Smith, “His unique combination of skills will help ensure a safe, successful world class air show and beach festival for our community.”
“Having attended the predecessor event since 2001 and having been an air show performer in my youth, I have always thought of the show as the premiere event of its kind given the beach and boating spectators,” said Tillman. “After becoming increasingly involved in the Fort Lauderdale community over the past decade, I’m looking forward to working with the Air Lauderdale team and other stakeholders as we develop a more comprehensive event as well as a charitable component,” Dr. Tillman added.
The air show returns to Fort Lauderdale Beach with new energy and an expanded format with the addition of a Beach Festival featuring such attractions as Thank the Troops Zone, Green Break Village, Kids Zone, Music Stage, Extreme Sports and Food Zone as well as a chances to win valuable prizes.
Smith said many more details on the 2010 Air Lauderdale Beach Fest and Fleet Week Port Everglades will be announced as the events approach. Both organizations are seeking sponsors and volunteers to assist with producing the 10 days of events.
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