Lawrence ‘Bud’ Sittig Named Chairman of LightHawk Board of Directors

FORT COLLINS, CO -- LightHawk announces the election of Lawrence 'Bud' Sittig as chairman of their board of directors. Mr. Sittig, of Centennial, Colorado is a long time board member of LightHawk, having joined in September 2013. His expertise in the aviation world is of great help to LightHawk's mission to accelerate conservation successes through flight.

Mr. Sittig is currently founding partner at Flight Guidance, LLC advancing wireless/paperless airline cockpit environments. He received the prestigious FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award recognizing individuals who have exhibited professionalism, skill, and aviation expertise for at least 50 years while piloting aircraft as "Master Pilots". He previously served as president and COO of California Pacific Airways, was also VP of Operations at Skybus Airlines and director of Flight Safety at Delta Airlines. Mr. Sittig has served in the United States Air Force and Colorado Air National Guard. He is an active member of the Board for the National Aviation Hall of Fame in Dayton, OH. Mr. Sittig is a LightHawk volunteer pilot and flies a Beech 35 Bonanza based at Front Range Colorado KFTG.

"Bud has been very engaged and supportive of our work since he joined our board. With his national board experience and enthusiasm for our mission, we look forward to great things!" says Terri Watson, CEO of LightHawk.

LightHawk: The earth faces many challenges. We know that aviation can add tremendously to conservation work. LightHawk's conservation professionals design projects where aviation can make a significant difference in important conservation initiatives. We partner with leading conservation groups to tackle the top 30 conservation priorities in North America. With well-planned use of aviation, and more than 280 volunteer pilots, LightHawk ensures that conservation outcomes can be done faster, smarter and more effectively.

For more information, visit www.lighthawk.org.

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