NATO VOLUNTEERS MAKE A SUBSTANTIAL IMPACT

The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) effectively represents the motion picture exhibition industry in many different ways. Whether intersecting with public policy makers in Washington, D.C., or with leading movie industry executives and creative community in Los Angeles, NATO advocates for the collective interests of its members. But without the dedicated and passionate service of committed volunteer members, NATO would be a much less successful organization. Other trade bodies in the entertainment, service, and retail industries may have bigger budgets and larger staff numbers, but NATO's volunteer leadership and grassroots base is second to none. With 566 member companies operating 32,884 screens in all 50 states and U.S. territories, and with 62 additional member companies operating in 82 countries around the world, NATO can call on hundreds and hundreds of talented and passionate volunteer advocates. [David Passman], president and CEO of Carmike Cinemas, has served on NATO's Executive Board for six years, where he recently concluded two terms as chairman. His vision and leadership won him the respect of NATO members-major circuits and independents alike. David's governance acumen helped NATO streamline its governance and strengthen the role of committees and task forces. CinemaCon was in its infancy when David was first elected as NATO chairman. Throughout his terms, David was actively engaged in convention planning, and his insights and guidance helped CinemaCon grow and succeed. David's unwavering dedication, commitment, and service to the motion picture theater industry are extraordinary. It is fitting that David will receive the exhibition industry's top honor, the NATO Marquee Award, at CinemaCon 2016. [Bill Campbell], president and treasurer of Orpheum Theatre Inc. in Sheridan, Wyoming, has served as the managing director of NATO's Cinema Buying Group (CBG) since 2009. He has also served as chair of NATO's Independent Theatre Owners Committee. Bill has the typical DNA of an independent operator, having helped his dad run the operation while growing up in Wyoming. A dedicated family man (and ardent Denver Broncos fan, so please excuse his swagger), Bill focuses his attention on improving moviegoing in small towns across America. Whether it's leading the CBG through new program development or advocating the needs of small cinemas to the studios, Bill exudes an independent spirit. As a testament to his significant contributions, he was