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Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum Names New CEO

The Oregon facility is the home of the Hughes Flying Boat, as well as an SR-71 Blackbird, an F-117 and a Titan II Space Launch Vehicle.

Scot Laney [Courtesy: Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Scot Laney, a former board member praised for his dynamic leadership and nonprofit experience, has been appointed as the new CEO of the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum (EASM).
  • Museum officials expressed strong confidence in Laney, anticipating he will bring renewed energy and vision to the institution.
  • The EASM, a Smithsonian Affiliate in McMinnville, Oregon, houses an extensive collection of 150 aircraft and spacecraft, including the "Spruce Goose," and is dedicated to sharing aviation history and inspiring STEAM education.
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The Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum (EASM) announced Tuesday that Scot Laney, a former member of the museum board of directors, will be its new CEO, effective immediately.

Museum officials said Laney is known for his dynamic leadership skills, effective execution of projects, and work with nonprofit organizations. 

Meg Godlewski

Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.

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