Candidate: Don Lee

Don Lee has been on the Airport Authority for Eight Years, served as Chairman, Four years, and is currently Secretary-Treasurer. His service includes * Vice Chair, Metropolitan Planning Organization * Vice Chair, Military Heritage and Aviation Museum * Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce * Economic Development Authority * Enterprise Charlotte Board * Charlotte County Chamber, Government Affairs HIS MOST RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS * The recovery efforts related to Hurricane “Charley” * 113 new hangers, and larger private units on the North ramp * Leases with FED EX and UPS * Publix Distribution Center with the promise of 500 new jobs * Terminal Building in progress * A new Fire Station, on the airport property in cooperation with the County Commissioners and The Airport Authority to serve both the airport and the community PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS * Flight Safety Foundation * International Society of Air Safety Investigators * Organized Flying Adjusters * International Aviation Theft Bureau * Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association * Quiet Birdmen (Frat. Order of Professional Aviators) * Lifetime Membership in Experimental Aircraft Association given to him by the EAA EDUCATION (Classes Attended) * Wharton School Business Administration * Crawford and Company Casualty School * Insurance Institute of America *SMU Air-Law and Commerce Don has been a permanent resident of Charlotte County since 1994. He is a professional pilot with instrumental rating in single engine and multi-engine airplanes. He has 27 years in business management including the Aviation industry, is a former FAA accident prevention counselor, and has conducted Aviation Safety Seminars for pilots. WHY IS DON RUNNING FOR RE-ELECTION? “ I have never left an assignment without having completed the task at hand. The airport is still in a state of recovery from Hurricane ‘Charley’, I was heavily involved with this initial rebuilding effort, and it is important for the continuity of the project. I have real and honest concerns for the airport and feel I can provide knowledgeable and intelligent direction for future growth.” PLEASE VISIT HIS WEBSITE www.donlee.info