For Immediate Release: July 24, 2018
Mr. Bud Tibshrany Takes Office for 2018-2020 Term
[Columbia, SC] — The Riverbanks Park Commission, the governing authority of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, is proud to announce Mr. Bud Tibshrany as the newly elected Chairman.
Chairman Tibshrany has been an active member of the Commission since 2007; he most recently served as Vice-Chairman during the 2016-2018 term. Over the next two years, Tibshrany will be responsible for guiding his fellow commissioners in business decisions related to the Zoo and Garden from park improvements and maintenance to staffing and operations.
A 43 year veteran of the cable television industry, Tibshrany began his career at Cosmos Cablevision Corporation where he managed cable television systems in areas of Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina. He also was District Manager for Warner Cable in Kingsport, Tennessee. Tibshrany later became founding Vice-President and General Manager of Columbia Cable TV Company, Inc. where he was responsible for the growth and development of the Greater Columbia cable television operation. Tibshrany retired from Time Warner Cable as Vice-President of Public Affairs in 2007.
Tibshrany also served time in the United States Armed Forces. He completed Introductory Basic Combat Infantry Training at Camp Pendleton, California and received Honorable Discharge from the United States Naval Reserve after serving on active duty at the U.S. Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, California, Beachmaster Unit One.
In addition to serving on the Park Commission, Tibshrany is a Past President of Riverbanks Society’s Board of Directors. He also is a Past Chairman of the Salvation Army Advisory Board of Directors, Past Chairman of the Crimestoppers Board of Directors and Past Treasurer of the Midlands Interfaith Homeless Action Council Board of Directors.
In addition, Tibshrany is a Past President and lifetime member of the Columbia City Ballet Board of Directors, a member of the Executive and Advisory Boards of the Indian Waters Council – Boy Scouts of America, a member of the Columbia Arts Festival Executive Committee and Board of Directors, a Distinguished Past President and a member of the Columbia Kiwanis Club.
Other Commission members taking office include Vice-Chairman Bob Davidson, Treasurer Jan Stamps, and Secretary Alana Williams. For a complete listing of Commission members, visit www.riverbanks.org.