The Reno Air Racing Association today named Micheal (Mike) Crowell as president and chief executive officer of the National Championship Air Races.
Crowell was an executive at Coca-Cola where he managed bottling facilities in the United States, Middle East and Asia.
“We are extremely fortunate to have someone of Mike’s caliber step in to take the helm at the Reno Air Races,” said John Agather, chairman of the RARA board of directors. “We are looking to Mike to bring his leadership, experience and expertise in running efficient organizations to the Reno Air Races so that we can ensure this important northern Nevada event is successful for many years to come.”
Crowell has spent 11 years in Reno since retiring from Coca-Cola. He was previously in Reno from 1982-1987 as executive vice-president/general manager of Shoeshone Coca-Cola Bottling Co., and as vice president/branch manager of Home Federal Savings Bank of Nevada.
“I spent my entire career ensuring that the organizations I worked for saw results – results in sales, results in efficient operations, results in the bottom line,” Crowell said. “I’m looking forward to putting those skills to work for an event that not only makes a huge economic impact on our community, but one that air racing fans from literally all over the world come to enjoy each year. I’m fortunate to have the help of our dedicated staff, a supportive board of directors, our sponsors and amazing volunteers in that effort.”
The 52nd Annual National Championship Air Races is September 16-20, 2015 at Reno Stead Airport. For information go to: http://airrace.org
