National Aviation Research and Technology Park Names Chairman

On Feb 4, 2020

Sam Young was appointed Chairman of the National Aviation Research and Technology Park at its reorganization meeting. Young has served on the NARTP Board for more than 10 years. He is the owner, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tilton Fitness Management, which develops, owns and operates commercial and hospital-affiliated, medically integrated  health and fitness centers, including eight centers in southern and central New Jersey. He replaces Dr. Edward Salmon who stepped down as chairman after serving in that position for nine years. Dr. Salmon will continue to serve on the NARTP as a Board Member Emeritus.

Young’s service extends to his country as well his community. He recently retired as a captain in the United States Navy Reserve after holding numerous command and senior staff positions including command tours in support of United States European Command, Sixth Fleet, Second Fleet, and the Center for Naval Leadership.

Young was recognized by the Greater Atlantic City Chamber  of  Commerce  as its 2008 Businessman of the Year. He recently chaired the chamber’s Board of Directors and continues to chair the Board of  Directors  of  the  Boys and Girls Club of  Atlantic  City. Young is also  a member  of the OceanFirst Bank Board of Directors.

“I look forward to my new role with the NARTP, especially as it begins its next phase of development. Our growing relationships with research universities and aviation organizations such as the FAA, Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University and the National institute of Aerospace are a testament to the NARTP’s potential to help stimulate the development of an aviation industry in Atlantic County and the surrounding region. I am particularly grateful to outgoing Chairman Dr. Ed Salmon and Vice Chairman Dr. Anne Harlan, who is also stepping down after serving on the NARTP Board since its inception. They guided the organization through some of its most difficult and challenging times. If it were not for  their dedication and hard work we would not be where we are today,” said Young.

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