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.

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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.

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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.