Longtime EAA AirVenture Official Dies On Opening Day

OSHKOSH, WI- The longtime E-A-A AirVenture President Tom Poberenzy died on opening day for this year’s event.  Poberenzy was E-A-A president from 1989 to 2010 and served as chairman until his retirement in 2011.  He died early Monday morning at the age of 75.  He’s being memorialized for leading the huge aviation show into world prominence.  E-A-A C-E-O and Chairman of the Board Jack Pelton listed Proberenzy’s achievements including the growth of E-A-A, the development of the E-A-A Aviation Center, the Young Eagles program, and the creation of Sport Pilot.