Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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Mr. Slater Harding Lawrence and Mr. Tim Gleason have been welcomed to the Braniff Airways Foundation Board, as announced by President Richard Ben Cass. “The addition of Mr. Lawrence and Mr. Gleason is an honor for all of us at Braniff Airways Foundation.”
The Braniff Airways Foundation Board of Directors is composed of a distinguished and diverse group of individuals. They bring a wealth of experience from various industries, including aviation, and share a deep respect and admiration for Braniff Airways. The Board’s collective expertise and commitment to preserving Braniff’s legacy for future generations are invaluable assets to the Foundation.
We are delighted to announce the addition of two outstanding individuals to our esteemed Board. Their extensive experience, passion for aviation, and dedication to our mission will drive us to new heights. We are excited to have them on board and anticipate the innovative contributions they will bring to our organization. Together, we will soar to new horizons!
Slater Harding Lawrence, the grandson of Braniff International Chairman of the Board Harding L. Lawrence, brings a broad spectrum of international experience that will greatly benefit the Braniff Airways Foundation Board of Directors.
An avid traveler, Mr. Lawrence has worked as a journalist for an NGO in South Africa monitoring Parliament and later as an analyst for an outsourcing company in London after his graduation.
Tim Gleason, who served Braniff for fifteen years as a pilot, including eight years in the training department, has been a longtime supporter of the Braniff Foundation. He now brings his exceptional talents to our Board of Directors.
Mr. Gleason has also served as the editor and publisher of the BISE quarterly magazine for Braniff International Silver Eagles (BISE), the retired Braniff pilot group, and was a member of the BISE board of directors. Additionally, he has published the annual letter for the Braniff Retirement Club for many years.