Candidate: Robert Hancik

1970-1972 Assistant Director of Aviation, Indianapolis Airport Authority. Responsibilities included handling various lease and concessionaire contracts. Management of emergency and security functions. 1972-2004 Director of Aviation, Springfield/Branson National Airport, a primary air carrier facility serving a million plus population and the tourist destination of Branson, Missouri. 32 years of unique management experience; encompassing completion of $200 million in airport capital improvements, an industrial park, establishment of Foreign Trade Zone #225. An air carrier airport providing general aviation facilities including fueling and ground handling services. Proven track record with the Federal Aviation Administration (receiving Letter of Commendation with Medal), local civic entities, the business community, federal, state, county and city governments. Was active in Washington D.C. influencing aviation legislation. Was active in the Airport Council International - North America and the American Association of Airport Executives. Served on the Board of Directors of ACI including participation in world conferences. Past President of AAAE - Great Lakes Chapter and President of the Missouri Airport Manager Association. An Accredited Airport Executive receiving the prestigious 1998 AAAE Distinguished Service Award. Board of Directors Burnt Store Lakes Property Owners Association Representative to South Charlotte County Coalition Punta Gorda Elks Lodge Burnt Store Anglers - Private Pilot - Experimental Aircraft Builder 1967 Graduate St. Louis University - Bachelor of Science Aeronautics E-MAIL: rhancik@swfla.rr.com TELEPHONE: 941-276-6391