From observerlocalnews.com and R.V. Baugus
Volusia County Government is saddened to announce the untimely death of Ocean Center Director Tim Riddle, CVE, on Friday, April 28. Riddle joined the county in August 2017 as the deputy director of the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL, and was promoted to its director in June 2020.
“Tim was truly an asset to the county and was instrumental in finding ways to keep the Ocean Center alive 
through the pandemic and was excited to lead its continued growth,” County Manager George Recktenwald said. “Aside from being an outstanding and dedicated employee, he was a sincere and kind individual, always willing to listen and go out of his way to help someone.”
The County’s critical incident stress management staff have been mobilized to assist affected team members. Our deepest condolences go out to his family as they navigate their unexpected loss.
The IAVM family joins in expressing our condolences to the Riddle family in the passing of one of the public assembly venue world’s most respected leaders. We will be sharing more as details become available.
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