ILM names memorial plaza after former board chairman

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A change is coming to Wilmington International Airport and it’s to honor Parks Griffin, a former chairman of the airport authority.

Griffin died last year after a long career as a Wilmington businessman.

He was co-founder of the insurance brokerage GriffinEstep, a graduate of UNCW, and a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine.

Packed room at ILM announcing the future Parks L Griffin plaza which will be part of ILM’s new terminal. @NewHanoverCo Chair Woody White, Parks “never wanted the recognition but spent a lifetime earning it…” #flyILM pic.twitter.com/y9WBWqHPZd

— ILM Airport (@ILMairport) October 15, 2018

Now, the Parks L. Griffin Plaza will be constructed as part of the overall terminal expansion plaza.

Work should be complete in the coming years.