Business View Magazine - January 2024

HATCHELL’S AVIATION JOURNEY A native of Laurinburg, North Carolina, Hatchell’s journey in aviation is deeply intertwined with his roots in the community. Despite growing up near the airport, his discovery came later, fueling a passion for aviation that led him to pursue an aeronautics degree and pilot training at Liberty University. Returning home, Hatchell embarked on an aviation management career, culminating in his appointment as Executive Director of Laurinburg-Maxton Airport. “I grew up here in Laurinburg and discovered my passion for aviation later in life. Now, I’m back home, working to make a difference in the community that raised me.” His story is full circle - from a local boy 276 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 01