Kevin McAllister, Chairman of the Orbis International Board, said, “It’s with great sadness that I announce the passing of our friend and fellow Board Member, Bruce Whitman. Bruce has served as a Board Member for ten years and we are thankful for his outstanding leadership, friendship, guidance and wisdom. He will be greatly missed by the Orbis family, the aviation industry and his community."
Orbis Mourns Death of Longtime Board Member, Bruce Whitman
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of longtime Board Member, Bruce Whitman. Bruce passed away early Wednesday, October 10, with his family by his side.
Bob Ranck
President and CEO of Orbis
Bruce continuously upheld the Orbis Values of trust, accountability, caring, commitment and excellence. We are especially thankful for the passion he carried in his heart for Orbis and the fight against avoidable blindness.
Bruce was President, CEO and Chairman for FlightSafety International. Bruce joined FlightSafety International in 1961 as Assistant to the President after two years as Senior Executive Assistant with the National Business Aircraft Association. Later that year, he was elected Vice President and a Director of the company. In 1962, he was named Executive Vice President. He was promoted to CEO in 2003.
