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November 6-7KIMPTON HOTEL PALOMAR2121 P ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20037

Washington, DC

2018 Aviation Leadership Conference


June 17-19GRAND HYATT

Washington, DC

2019 Annual Meeting and Aviation Business Conference


THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

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BREAKFAST SPONSORS

BOARD AND PRESIDENTS COUNCIL DINNER

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GENERAL SESSION SPONSOR

LUNCHEON SPONSORS

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WELCOME RECEPTION SPONSORS


8:15 am to 9:00 am

National Ballroom (2nd floor)

THE DYNAMIC WORLD OF PRIVATE AIR TRAVEL: CREATING A LIFESTYLEModerator: Gary Dempsey (President, National Air Transportation Association)

Speaker: Sean McGeough (EVP – Head of Corporate Sales, Wheels Up)

9:15 am to 10:00 am


CONVERSATION WITH NTSB CHAIRMAN ROBERT L. SUMWALTModerator: John McGraw (Director of Regulatory Affairs, National Air Transportation Association)

Wednesday, November 7 th

KIMPTON HOTEL PALOMAR

Tuesday, November 6 th

KIMPTON HOTEL PALOMAR

10:15 am to 11:15 am


LONG-TERM STRATEGIES FOR AVIATION BUSINESS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Moderator: Ryan Waguespack (VP Business Development, Summit Aviation)

Panelists: Paul Capistrant (Assistant Chief Pilot, Flight Operations, Solairus Aviation)Todd Duncan (Chairman, Duncan Aviation)Elaine Lapotosky (Director of Operations, Jet Professionals)Angel Newhart (Statewide Division Director for Aerospace, Texas State Technical College)

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Phillips Ballroom (1st floor)

WELCOME RECEPTION AND ABOVE AND BEYOND FBO AWARD PRESENTATION

7:30 am to 8:00 am

Corcoran (2nd Floor)

BREAKFAST BUFFET

8:00 am to 8:15 am


INTRODUCTORY REMARKSSpeaker: Gary Dempsey (President, National Air Transportation Association)

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Urbana Restaurant (1st floor)

BOARD AND PRESIDENTS COUNCIL DINNER Sponsored by:

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Coffee breaks will

be set in Corcoran (2nd floor)

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4:30pm to 6:00 pm

Corcoran (2nd floor)

NETWORKING RECEPTION

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm


FUTURE OF GA FUEL: SAJF AND 100 LOW LEAD UPDATESModerator: Tim Obitts (EVP and General Counsel, National Air Transportation Association)

Panelists: Steve Drzymalla (SVP Business Aviation Bulk Fuel, World Fuel Services)Dan Gallogly (VP of General Aviation and Business Development, EPIC Fuels)Ryan Manor (Director Business Improvement QC and Technical Support, Phillips 66)Joe McGregor (North America Supply and Logistics Director, Air BP)Keith Sawyer (Manager of Alternative Fuels, Avfuel)

11:30 am to 12:15 pm


WORKING WITH THE FAA: FROM AGENCY REORGANIZATION TO ILLEGAL CHARTERModerator: John McGraw (Director of Regulatory Affairs, National Air Transportation Association)

Speaker: John S. Duncan (Deputy Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety, Federal Aviation Administration)

AGENDA

2:15 pm to 3:15 pm


RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN FBO-AIRPORT RELATIONSHIPSModerator: Larry Wade (President and Partner, Golden Isles Aviation)

Panelists: Curt Castagna (President and CEO, Aerolease/Aeroplex Group) Gary Dempsey (President, National Air Transportation Association)Josh Hochberg (Owner and President, Sonoma Jet Center)Jeff Kohlman (Managing Principal and Co-Founder, Aviation Management Consulting Group)

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12:15 pm to 1:00 pm

Corcoran (2nd Floor)

LUNCH BUFFET

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm


LUNCHEON KEYNOTE: A DISCUSSION REGARDING THE MID-TERM ELECTIONS AND CAPITOL HILLIntroduction: Tim Obitts (EVP and General Counsel, National Air Transportation Association)

Speaker: Marc Short (Former Assistant to the President and Director of Legislative Affairs at the White House)

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BREAKFAST AND INTRODUCTORY REMARKS

Gary Dempsey President National Air Transportation Association

Gary Dempsey was named the National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA) 9th President on September 14, 2018. Founded in 1940, NATA represents the interests of the general aviation business community before Congress and federal, state and local government agencies. NATA’s membership is comprised of aeronautical service providers at over 2,300 locations that own, operate and service general aviation, commercial and

military aircraft. Dempsey leads a highly skilled group of professionals who provide industry-leading safety training programs, professional development events, aviation business insurance products and advocacy on legislative and regulatory issues.

In July 2018, Dempsey retired as Jet Aviation’s Vice President of Sales Americas—a position he held for two years. Prior to this appointment, Dempsey served as President of Jet Aviation Holdings USA, Inc. since July 2006. Based in Teterboro, New Jersey, Gary previously led the network of high-quality fueling bases, its aircraft management services, satellite line maintenance centers, air carrier charter division, South and Central American operations and the aviation staffing company Jet Professionals.

Before joining Jet Aviation, Gary was Vice President of Service Center Operations for Gulfstream Savannah and General Dynamics Aviation Services. Prior to Gulfstream, he led top-rated FBOs and service centers for Raytheon Aviation Services and Beechcraft in the U.S. and dedicated himself to serving the general aviation transportation industry.

Gary holds a Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management from Wilmington University. Additionally, Gary is an FAA licensed pilot with multi-engine and instrument ratings, and he is also an A&P technician with FAA inspection authorization. Gary was a member of NATA’s Board of Directors for the past 6 years, serving as Board Chair in 2014. He is a former member of the NBAA Associate Member Advisory Council, he is a Wings Club member and supports the Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County, Florida. Gary was inducted into the Delaware Aviation Hall of Fame in 2015 for his contributions in the field of business aviation.

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THE DYNAMIC WORLD OF PRIVATE AIR TRAVEL: CREATING A LIFESTYLE

Sean McGeough Executive Vice President—Head of Corporate Sales Wheels Up

Sean McGeough joined Wheels Up as their Executive Vice President for North American Corporate Sales. An established aircraft sales leader, McGeough previously served as the Vice President of North American Sales at Aerion Corporation, where he was responsible for a fleet sale to Flex Jet worth over 2.5 billon dollars and 20 aircraft.

Prior to joining Aerion, McGeough served as the CEO of the pioneering Nextant Aerospace. In that role, he was responsible for developing Nextant into a global, award-winning aviation brand. McGeough oversaw the company’s growth, international expansion, new product launches, operations and customer support.

McGeough fostered new relationships with General Electric, Garmin and Jet Aviation to enhance the company’s capabilities and raise its profile in the industry. He orchestrated high profile sales with Purdue University and NASCAR. They boosted global PR coverage by 300%, increasing brand awareness in all regions.

These achievements build on a record of international sales success with Hawker Beechcraft (HBC). Following postings in South Africa and Switzerland, he served in Chester, England as President of Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific (EMEA & APAC).

Among other innovations, McGeough established a center of excellence, co-locating the EMEA & APAC headquarters, a customization center and world-class maintenance facility. He set up regional headquarters in Singapore and Beijing, significantly increasing sales to flight departments and doubling the Chinese fleet of turboprops. He also grew special missions business in training, air ambulance and surveillance. In London’s Mayfair, he pioneered the world’s first private aviation sales storefront and built partnerships with Formula 1, the PGA, amfAR and the World Economic Summit.

McGeough holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the Florida Institute of Technology where he wrote his Master’s thesis on the commercialization of supersonic technology for business aircraft. He is an airline transport pilot (ATP) with type ratings on Hawker 400XP, Hawker 800XP and King Air. He was a board member of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and the Remanufacturers Industries Council (RIC). He is also an active member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO).

Moderated by: Gary Dempsey President National Air Transportation Association


CONVERSATION WITH NTSB CHAIRMAN ROBERT L. SUMWALT

The Honorable Robert L. Sumwalt Chairman National Transportation Safety Board

Robert L. Sumwalt was sworn in as the 14th Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on August 10, 2017, after being nominated by President Donald J. Trump and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Mr. Sumwalt began his tenure at the NTSB in August 2006, when President George W. Bush appointed him to the Board and designated him

as Vice Chairman of the Board. In November 2011, President Barack Obama reappointed Mr. Sumwalt to an additional five-year term as Board Member.

Since joining the Board, Chairman Sumwalt has been a fierce advocate for improving safety in all modes of transportation, including teen driver safety, impaired driving, distractions in transportation, as well as several aviation and rail safety initiatives.

Before joining the NTSB, Mr. Sumwalt was a pilot for 32 years, including 24 years with Piedmont Airlines and US Airways. He accumulated over 14,000 flight hours. During his tenure at US Airways, he worked on special assignment to the flight safety department and served on the airline’s Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA) monitoring team.

Following his airline career, Sumwalt managed the corporate aviation department for a Fortune 500 energy company.

In other notable accomplishments, he chaired the Air Line Pilots Association’s Human Factors and Training Group and co-founded the association’s critical incident response program. He also spent eight years as a consultant to NASA’s Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) and has written extensively on aviation safety matters. He has co-authored a book on aircraft accidents and has published more than 100 articles on transportation safety and aircraft accident investigation.

Chairman Sumwalt earned an undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina and a Master of Aeronautical Science (with Distinction) from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, with concentrations in Aviation/Aerospace Safety Systems and Human Factors Aviation Systems. In recognition of his accomplishments, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree from the University of South Carolina and an honorary doctorate from Embry-Riddle. He is an inductee into the South Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame.


Moderated by:

John McGraw Director of Regulatory Affairs National Air Transportation Association

John McGraw is NATA’s Director of Regulatory Affairs and is the Founder and Principal of John McGraw Aerospace Consulting, LLC. Prior to forming the company, McGraw served as Deputy Director of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Flight Standards

Service from November 2008 until March 2012.

As Deputy Director, McGraw oversaw the Flight Standards divisions that produce policy and work instructions for aviation safety inspectors and guidance for the aviation industry. Previous assignments in the FAA include Manager of Flight Standards’ Flight Technologies and Procedures Division, AFS-400, where McGraw was responsible for the implementation of new technologies into a performance-based national airspace system.

Before joining Flight Standards, McGraw worked in the Aircraft Certification Service as Acting Assistant Manager, Aircraft Engineering Division, AIR-100; Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate Standards Staff; and, Manager, Airplane and Flight Crew Interface Branch in the Transport Airplane Directorate. McGraw’s first assignment in the FAA in 1995 was as a Senior Systems Engineer in the Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office.

McGraw has over 30 years of aviation experience, including 13 years’ flight test experience. McGraw served 24 years in the U.S. Army, active duty, Guard and Reserve. McGraw holds a Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter Certificate with an Instrument rating, has over 4,000 hours of flight time and is a U.S. Army Master Aviator.

McGraw has been involved with UAS Operations since 2002 and received a prestigious Emmy® Award for helping the first seven UAS operators receive approval from FAA to perform Commercial Operation.


LONG-TERM STRATEGIES FOR AVIATION BUSINESS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Paul Capistrant Assistant Chief Pilot, Flight Operations Solairus Aviation

Paul Capistrant is an Assistant Chief Pilot with Solairus Aviation. He is a subject matter expert on the company’s Flight Operations Manuals, FAR’s, LOAs, and flight training programs. Capistrant assists in the procurement of relevant LOAs and other regulated authorizations, and the management and execution of the Company Line Operations

Observation Program (LOOP). He ensures that Solairus Aviation’s goals for safety, security, and quality are met through compliance with the company Safety Management System (SMS). Capistrant previously served as an Safety Program Manager with Solairus Aviation and has over 10 years of safety, flight training and pilot experience with other companies including Aitheras Aviation Group, LLC, The NRP Group LLC, Premier Flight Academy, Paramount Citrus, International Flight Training Academy and North-Aire Accelerated Flight School.

Capistrant earned an Associate’s degree in Aviation Technology at College of Southern Nevada, Bachelor’s in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and his MBA (Aviation Professionals) from Daniel Webster College. He also carries certifications as an Airline Transport Pilot and Human Factors—among other distinctions.

Todd Duncan Chairman Duncan Aviation

Todd Duncan was named Chairman of Duncan Aviation in 2007. In his 30 years with the company, he has served many roles including Vice Chair and President of Duncan Aviation Component Services. Todd has a passion for aviation and has been an active private pilot since 1987, holding instrument and multi-engine ratings. He is also passionate about the

business aviation industry and believes in giving back. He is currently serving as Chair of the National Business Aviation Association’s Associate Member Advisory Council. He has been a member of that council since 2015 and has also served as Chairman of the Board of the National Air Transportation Association. Todd graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a degree in Business Administration and studied in the Stanford Executive Program in 2007. Along with his wife, Connie, he is active in several philanthropic activities, including leadership work at the Boys & Girls Club of Lincoln and Lancaster County, the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce, Nebraska Wesleyan University and Southeast Community College Foundation.


Elaine Lapotosky Director of Operations Jet Professionals

Elaine Lapotosky joined Jet Aviation fourteen years ago, having served as the Director of Operations for the last ten years within Jet Aviation Staffing (Jet Profesionals). Prior to her current role, she served in many positions within Jet Aviation including Aviation Recruiter, Sr. Account Manager, Regional Sales Manager and Manager of Operations. She started with the organization in July 2004 in Teterboro, NJ. Elaine has been involved with many aviation organizations including CABAA, BAC, Women in Aviation and NBAA, having previously served as the Chair of the NBAA Flight Attendant Committee. Prior to joining Jet Aviation, Elaine served as an account manager and regional sales manager for Asset Staffing in NYC.

Angel Newhart Statewide Division Director for Aerospace Texas State Technical College

Angel Newhart is an instrument-rated commercial pilot with single and multi-engine land, instrument and multi engine flight instructor with advanced ground instructor certificates and over 2,500 hours logged. Angel has been a navigator in a Mohawk OV1D for the U.S. Army and has flown Part 121 operations for an airline. Now, she is the Statewide

Division Director for Aerospace at Texas State Technical College. She has an Associate of Applied Science from Texas State Technical College, a Bachelor of Science from Tarleton State University and a Master’s from Liberty University. She is also a Chaplain in the Texas Army National Guard.

Moderated by: Ryan Waguespack Summit Aviation Vice President of Business Development

Ryan Waguespack serves as the Chair of the Workforce Development Committee, as well as Vice Chair of the Air Charter Committee for NATA. He is currently employed with Summit Aviation as their Vice President of Business Development.

Previously, he has performed in business development roles for charter and management operations, as well as aircraft sales. Ryan works closely with clients to educate them throughout the purchasing process while helping them attain the best aviation solution for their needs. As an industry advocate, he continues to serve in leadership roles specializing in the discipline of industry growth and prosperity.

Ryan is also the founder of the Alabama Business Aviation Association, leading the way in his state for industry sustainability and is a frequent guest lecturer for Auburn University in the Harbert College of Business.


WORKING WITH THE FAA: FROM AGENCY REORGANIZATION TO ILLEGAL CHARTER

John S. Duncan Deputy Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety Federal Aviation Administration

John S. Duncan is the FAA Deputy Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety. In this capacity, he co-leads the organization responsible for setting, overseeing and enforcing safety standards for all aspects of the aviation industry—airlines, manufacturers, repair

stations, pilots, mechanics, air traffic controllers, flight attendants and any person or product that operates in aviation. These programs have a direct impact on every facet of domestic and international civil aviation safety.

From September 1, 2013 to July 21, 2018, Duncan was Executive Director of the FAA’s Flight Standards Service. He oversaw the development, coordination and execution of policies, standards, systems and procedures; public rules, regulations and standards; and program plans that govern the operations, maintenance and airworthiness of all U.S. civil aircraft. This includes those of U.S. flag carriers and foreign carriers when operating in and over the United States, its territories and possessions. His oversight responsibilities also include proficiency and certification of air agencies (flight schools/maintenance bases), as well as qualified airmen (other than air traffic control personnel).

Duncan joined the FAA in 1986 as an Aviation Safety Inspector in Cincinnati, OH. His other FAA assignments include serving as the Deputy Director of Policy Oversight in Flight Standards; the Alaskan Region Flight Standards Division Manager; General Aviation and Commercial Division Manager; and Air Transportation Division Manager.

Duncan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science from Florida Technological University. He holds a Certificated Flight Instructor Certificate and an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with commercial privileges in seaplanes and gliders. He has worked as a flight instructor, chief pilot, chief flight instructor, corporate pilot and air carrier pilot during his 20-year industry career.

Moderated by: John McGraw Director of Regulatory Affairs National Air Transportation Association


Luncheon Keynote: A DISCUSSION REGARDING THE MID-TERM ELECTIONS AND CAPITOL HILL

Introduction: Tim Obitts Executive Vice President of Operations and Business, General Counsel National Air Transportation Association

Timothy R. Obitts serves as the Executive Vice President of Operations and Business and General Counsel for the National Air Transportation Association (NATA). In this role, Obitts oversees the day-to-day operation of NATA and also serves as its general counsel.

Prior to joining NATA in November 2014, Obitts served as the Managing Partner of Gammon & Grange, P.C., a national practice law firm specializing in nonprofit and communications law, and also co-chaired its litigation practice. During Obitts’ 18 years at Gammon & Grange, he served as corporate counsel and general counsel for many nonprofits and trade associations, handling a wide array of issues that affect their day-to-day activities and also lobbied Capitol Hill and federal agencies.

Obitts earned a Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from California Western School of Law and a Bachelor’s Degree, double major Philosophy and History, from Gordon College, where he also was named All-New England in Tennis, NAIA. Obitts is licensed to practice law in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia and Virginia, as well as numerous federal and appellate courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Obitts co-founded several nonprofit organizations and serves on several nonprofit boards.

Marc Short Partner at GuidePost Strategies CNN Political Commentator Senior Fellow University of Virginia Miller Center

Marc Short previously served as Assistant to the President and Director of Legislative Affairs at the White House under the Trump Administration. Prior to joining the Trump-Pence campaign, Marc was President of Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce, the

largest free-market business league in the U.S., with an annual budget exceeding $300 million.

Marc also served as Chief of Staff for the House Republican Conference, chaired by Congressman Mike Pence (R-IN) and for Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX). In his early career, Marc was the Executive Director of the Reagan Ranch from 1998-2001 and served as the Executive Director of the Freedom Alliance from 1995-1998.

Currently, Marc is a Partner at GuidePost Strategies, commentator for CNN and Senior Fellow at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center. Marc graduated from Washington and Lee University and received his Master’s Degree from the Darden Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of Virginia.

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RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN FBO-AIRPORT RELATIONSHIPS

Curt Castagna, C.M. President and CEO Aeroplex Aerolease Group

Curt G. Castagna, C.M. has a diverse background and more than 35 years of proven expertise in all aspects of aviation development and airport consulting and management services. He is the President and CEO of the Aeroplex and Aerolease business entities, and has overseen the complete development, construction and management of several

aviation related projects, totaling over two million sq./ft of facilities.

He is the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the National Air Transportation Association and a certified member of the American Association of Airport Executives. He also serves on the Los Angeles County Aviation Commission. Curt has a long history of taking leadership roles in airport tenant and aviation trade associations, focusing on collaborative partnerships, compromise and consensus building. With over 40 years of combined aviation industry experience, Aeroplex has a strong and unique private-public sector team.

Devoted to mentoring future aviation professionals, Curt has over 26 years of experience as an adjunct professor, teaching various classes in the Aviation Administration Bachelor of Arts program at California State University, Los Angeles. He is a certified private and instrument-rated pilot.

Gary Dempsey President National Air Transportation Association

Gary Dempsey was named the National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA) 9th President on September 14, 2018. Founded in 1940, NATA represents the interests of the general aviation business community before Congress and federal, state and local government agencies. NATA’s membership is comprised of aeronautical service providers at over 2,300 locations that own, operate and service general aviation, commercial and

military aircraft. Dempsey leads a highly skilled group of professionals who provide industry-leading safety training programs, professional development events, aviation business insurance products and advocacy on legislative and regulatory issues.

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Josh Hochberg Owner and President Sonoma Jet Center

Josh and his wife Julia own and operate Sonoma Jet Center, a full service FBO at the Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa, CA. Josh is also Chairman of the NATA Aviation Business Committee, Young Eagles Coordinator and Board Member for EAA Chapter 124, founding member of Sonoma/Napa Disaster Area Response Team, and ground school teacher at a local high school.

Josh started flight training at 14 and soloed on his 16th birthday. His first job was a high school summer internship at the FAA in AFS-800. He has worked at the MITRE Corporation’s Center for Advanced Aviation System Development (CAASD), Northwest Airlines, United Airlines and as an attorney at Reed Smith, LLP, representing FBOs and manufacturers of aircraft and aircraft components.

Josh earned a BS from the George Washington University, an MS in Transportation from Northwestern University, and a JD from Southern Methodist University. He holds an ATP Certificate and has over 4,000 hours of flight experience. His Cessna 340 is his daily driver and he also enjoys flying his Grumman Albatross.

Jeff Kohlman Managing Principal and Co-Founder Aviation Management Consulting Group

Jeff Kohlman, Managing Principal and Co-Founder of Aviation Management Consulting Group, has over 30 years of aviation, planning, development, operations and management experience and has been promoting general aviation management excellence through the provision of trusted aviation management consulting services, support and resources for over 25 years to aviation businesses, airports, aviation associations and governmental agencies.

He has an undergraduate degree in Aviation Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting and Finance from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Jeff has instructed (on a part-time basis) at Metropolitan State University of Denver (Aerospace Science Department), where he taught senior-level aviation management courses. He is an instrument rated private pilot, aircraft owner, published author and regular speaker on the aviation conference circuit.

Moderated by: Larry Wade President and Partner Golden Isles Aviation

Larry Wade is the President and Partner of Golden Isles Aviation, a Phillips 66 and World Fuels Air Elite FBO at the McKinnon Airport on St. Simons Island, GA. He has had this privilege since the purchase of the business in 1986. A private pilot, he has served on the Boards of Exxon Avitat as well as the Councils of Phillips 66 Aviation and World Fuels Air Elite. He has served on the Airports and Business Committee of the National Air Transportation Association and joined the Association’s Board of Directors in June 2017.


FUTURE OF GA FUEL: SAJF AND 100 LOW LEAD UPDATES

Steve Drzymalla Senior Vice President, Business Aviation Bulk Fuel World Fuel Services

Steve Drzymalla is Senior Vice President, Business Aviation Bulk Fuel at World Fuel Services and is based in Houston, Texas. In this role, he leads this business segment dedicated to delivering fuel and operating solutions to FBO’s including: aviation fuel, deicing fluids, on-airport equipment, FBO software/processing, customer loyalty and customer support.

Steve has developed a deep understanding of the aviation business since joining World Fuel Services back in July of 2010. During this time, he led the Business Aviation Finance function with a focus on profitability analysis, strategic planning, business development and acquisition due diligence.

Prior to World Fuel Services, Steve held various financial leadership roles with ExpressJet Airlines and Continental Airlines. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from the University of Texas, San Antonio.

Dan Gallogly Vice President, Sales and Business Development EPIC Fuels

Dan has twenty-nine years of sales and marketing experience in both the aviation and petroleum industries. He spent several years as the Aviation Manager for a large oil distributor where he initiated and developed a branded wholesale aviation fuels program. In his role as Aviation Manager, Dan marketed the Texaco Brand in the Midwest and

Northeast regions of the US. Dan joined BP Amoco in early 2001 as the General Aviation Market Manager for the US Northeast and Great Lakes Region. Upon completion of the joint venture between Air BP and Valley Gull LLC, Dan was reassigned as the Northeast Regional Sales Manager for EPIC Aviation LLC dba Air BP Aviation Services. During his tenure at EPIC, Dan has held various management positions in both general and commercial aviation. He was involved in the development of EPIC’s government fuels program and EPIC’s entry into the Canadian GA Market. In April 2007, Dan was promoted to General Manager of GA Sales, East US and Canada. In January 2012, Dan was promoted to Director of GA Sales US and Canada. In February 2016, Dan was promoted to Vice President, Sales and Business Development. Dan holds a BA in Government/Economics and earned his MBA in May 2002. A licensed pilot, Dan remains active in the aviation community. He served on the Board of Directors for the Aviation Council of Pennsylvania for twenty years and held various officer positions on the Board including President of the Council from 2005-2007. He currently serves on the Presidents Council for the National Air Transportation Association.


Ryan Manor Director of Quality Control & Technical Support U.S. Marketing—General Aviation Phillips 66

Ryan Manor has over 30 years of diverse financial and operations experience with Phillips 66 and has spent nearly 20 years in the aviation business. Ryan’s career in aviation began in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, where he’s held leadership and consultancy roles in a variety of

disciplines including sales, supply, finance, pricing, customer service, transportation logistics and planning.

In his current role, Ryan is responsible for General Aviation’s quality control, inspection, training and refueler programs. He’s currently leading the team at Phillips 66, working alongside Afton Chemical, to develop an unleaded aviation gasoline replacement.

Ryan’s also involved in the FAA’s Piston Aviation Fuel Initiative (PAFI), playing a key role in the Deployment Working Group, which is focused on the various facets of deploying a new unleaded fuel, and is leading the Distribution Team.

He currently serves on Energy Institute’s Aviation Committee and also contributes on behalf of Phillips 66 to the conversation surrounding sustainable alternative jet fuel.

Ryan has a Bachelor of Accounting degree from Cameron University and an MBA from the University of Tulsa.

Joe McGregor North America Supply and Logistics Director Air BP

Joe McGregor is responsible for leading the Supply & Logistics team in Air BP North America (USA, Canada, Mexico and Jamaica), which covers supply of jet fuel to airports including relationships with BP’s refineries and trading departments, as well as commercial strategy accountability.

Prior to this role, Joe was Air BP’s Global Biojet Commercial Development Manager, responsible for SJF strategy development, deployment in Scandinavia and BP’s investment into Fulcrum BioEnergy.

Joe has over 10 years of experience with aviation fuels marketing, including managing airline accounts and airports across Europe, and rolling out best practices globally.


Keith Sawyer Manager of Alternative Fuels Avfuel Corporation

Keith Sawyer, Manager of Alternative Fuels for Avfuel Corporation, has worked in the aviation industry since 1977. After a 40-year career with Chevron, Sawyer joined Avfuel—a leading independent global supplier of aviation fuel and services with 650+ branded FBOs and 3,000+ fueling locations worldwide—in 2016 as its Regional Business

Development/Supply Chain Manager, where he was responsible for developing and nurturing relationships with fueling locations throughout the Western U.S., Canada and Alaska. To further capitalize on his expertise in the fuel market, Sawyer became Avfuel’s manager of alternative fuels in 2017, leading all aspects of evaluating the sustainable alternative jet fuel market and its suppliers while representing Avfuel within the environmental and fuel supply chain groups associated with GAMA, NBAA, NATA and IBAC.

During Sawyer’s tenure at Chevron, he oversaw petroleum and natural gas product supply chain management, cargo operations, general aviation business, branded programs, aviation investments and marketing in various markets, operating out of Perth, Western Australia; Houston, Texas; San Ramon, California; Almaty, Kazakhstan; San Francisco, California; and Vancouver, British Columbia.

Sawyer received a bachelor’s degree in economic geography from the University of British Columbia, as well as completed the university’s executive development program and Alberta’s Banff School of Management business and marketing development program.

Moderated by: Tim Obitts Executive Vice President of Operations and Business, General Counsel National Air Transportation Association

Air BP North AmericaPlatinum

Atlantic AviationPlatinum

ATP – Airline Transport Professionals

Bronze

Avfuel CorporationBronze

Aviation Management Consulting Group

Silver

Capital AviationBronze

Duncan AviationSilver

Fargo Jet CenterBronze

Jet AviationPlatinum

L.J. AviationSilver

Lynx FBO NetworkBronze

McBreen & KopkoSilver

Napa Jet CenterBronze

NATA Compliance ServicesBronze

NetJetsGold

Pentastar AviationBronze

Phillips 66Platinum

Priester AviationBronze

Ross AviationBronze

Signature Flight SupportPlatinum

Sonoma Jet CenterSilver

Truman Arnold CompaniesSilver

World Fuel Services Platinum

NATA Support Level Program Participants

For more details contact Membership at (202) 774-1535 or visit www.nata.aero.

NATA appreciates the support of these leaders of our industry

NATA Appreciates the Support and Participation of our Presidents Council Members:

Aerolease / Aeroplex Group

Air BP North America

Atlantic Aviation

Avfuel Corporation

Aviation Management Consulting Group

Bombardier Aerospace Corporation

Capital Bank

Duncan Aviation

EPIC Fuels

Fargo Jet Center

Golden Isles Aviation

Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc.

Jet Aviation

L.J. Aviation

McBreen & Kopko

McClellan Jet Services

Pentastar Aviation, LLC

Phillips 66

Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP

Signature Flight Support

Sonoma Jet Center

TAC Air

The Law Offices of Paul A. Lange, LLC

Transplant Transportation Services, Inc.

The NATA Presidents Council is an individual membership open to the executives of member companies. If you have questions or would like to join the Presidents Council, please contact Ellen Miller at (202) 774-1535 or [email protected].

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2018 Aviation Leadership Conference aviation... · 2018. 11. 2. · Todd Duncan (Chairman, Duncan Aviation) Elaine Lapotosky (Director of Operations, Jet Professionals) ... Robert