In addition, Harkins Theaters President & CEO Mike Bowers was elected as the new NATO Vice-Chair.
The four volunteer officers of the association are elected from and by the members of the Executive Board.
The circuit will celebrate its 100thanniversary next year.

From L to R: NATO Chair Bob Bagby (B&B Theatres), NATO Vice Chair Mike Bowers (Harkins Theatres), The Cinema Foundation Chair Tim Handren (Santikos Entertainment) and The Cinema Foundation Vice Chair Tori A. Baker (Salt Lake Film Society)NATO
I grew up in the movie theater business, says Bagby.
The new NATO Vice Chair Bowers, oversees the Scottsdale-based Harkins Theatres circuit and its related businesses.
His 35 years in the motion picture industry, specifically exhibition, began with Los Angeles-based Mann Theatres.

He joined Harkins Theatres in 1993, and is responsible for every aspect of the company.
He will continue to serve on the Executive Board of NATO.