It came as a surprise... and a sad one at that. Mid-morning
Tuesday, EAA Communication Boss dick Knapinski put the word out
that there was to be an unscheduled announcement at the Brown Arch
on the grounds of Wittman Field... the rumor mill went into
over-drive but the prevalent story was that Tom was ready to hand
ALL the reins over to new EAA President and CEO, Rod Hightower.
And that's what happened. For whatever reasons the announcement
came with so little warning, Tom Poberezny made it clear that he
was ready for the next stage in his life, that he was inordinately
proud of the work that he and so many others had done, and that EAA
was in good hands for the future. We'll let the video speak for
itself,but we admit to great sadness at the announcement as far as
the aviation world is concerned and some true feelings of happiness
to see Tom enjoy the prospect of a new future.
We've enjoyed working with him... even when the conversations
were tough ones (and I appreciate his willingness to take on some
of those tough talks), and the plain fact of the matter is that he
is leaving EAA better off... and that the rest of the sport
aviation world owes him some serious thanks and our best wishes for
his future... Barely 65, he has a great life ahead of him and after
he has a chance to detox a while, I predict we'll hear from Tom
quite a bit... and that's as it should be.
To Tom... with all due and proper respect, we wish you the
best... and look forward to working again with you long into the
future. It's been an honor and a privelege.
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