After eight months in the cockpit, the top leader at Wings Over the Rockies is out.

Marcus Harshaw is no longer the Denver aviation museum’s president and CEO.

The circumstances of the departure are unclear. Harshaw did not respond to BusinessDen’s requests for comment.

David Dickerson, a museum board member, has taken over as president and CEO. He did not address the reason for the change in an email.

“Wings Over the Rockies has transitioned its leadership and remains focused on continuing to inspire and educate through our mission. … Our staff and board are united in ensuring stability and continuing to serve our community,” Dickerson said.

Wings Over the Rockies also laid off some employees in recent months, according to a source familiar with the matter. Dickerson, a pilot who has

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