Henry Rodriguez Chair

Sarasota/Bradenton, Wednesday, March 27, 2013

For Immediate Release

Sarasota/Manatee Distribution

Henry Rodriguez Elected Chair of the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority

At its March 25, 2013 Regular Board Meeting, the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority (SMAA) elected Commissioner Henry Rodriguez as Chair. Rodriguez will serve as Chair until the organizational meeting in November 2013.  Mr. Rodriquez, a local Real Estate Investor and Developer, was appointed to the SMAA in 2010.  He has served on a number of community and charitable boards as well as economic development and business boards. In addition to the SMAA, he currently serves on the Enterprise Florida and Space Florida Boards.

Rodriguez stated, “I am very happy to be selected to serve as Chair and look forward to continuing my service to the airport and our community.”

Completing the officers for the Airport Authority board are Leslie Wells, Vice Chair, and Jack Rynerson, Secretary.

For Further Information Contact:

Fredrick J. Piccolo, President, CEO

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

Tel. (941) 359-5200, extension 4200