Committees & Chairs
Young Professionals CommitteePurpose: To provide our future leaders with resources and ideas. Open to anyone under 35, or those with less than 5 years in the industry. Please contact our Committee Liaisons regarding membership at [email protected], subject line Yo Pro. Committee Liaisons: Paul Brean, Pease Development Authority and Melinda Montgomery, A.A.E., Trenton-Mercer Airport
Academic Relations CommitteePurpose: Provide opportunities for Northeast Chapter students through networking with industry professionals and other NEC student chapters. Chair: Darren S. Large, A.A.E. Morristown Municipal Airport
Balchen/Post Awards CommitteePurpose: Promote better snow and ice control, and to recognize those individuals responsible for outstanding performance. Chair: Alex M. Kashani, A.A.E. NEC/AAAE
Communications CommitteePurpose: Foster communication through electronic email, social media and chapter website for internal and external customers. Chair: Zachary Sundquist, A.A.E. Portland International Jetport and Alex Gertsen National Business Aviation Association Corporate CommitteePurpose: Maintain strong relationships between the organization Airports and the Corporate Community aligning strategic initiatives and being advocates in both the Northeast Region and Washington, DC. Chair: Nicholas Ryan, PMP RS&H
Diversity CommitteePurpose: Enhancing the environment for diversity, inclusion and equity across the chapter Chair: Api Appulingam, PE, City of Philadelphia, Division of Aviation
Government Affairs CommitteePurpose: An additional voice for advocacy (FAA, TSA, CPB, Contract Tower, LEO Reimbursement Program) Chair: James G. Walsh, A.A.E. BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport
Hub Airports Winter Operations & Deicing Conference CommitteePurpose: Coordinate conference logistics and serve as the liaison between AAAE and NEC/AAAE. Chair: Wayne S. Pennell, A.A.E. Maryland Aviation Administration and Bob Junge PASSUR Aerospace, Inc.
International Aviation Snow Symposium (IASS) CommitteePurpose: Plan, organize, and facilitate the International Aviation Snow Symposium and Snow Academy certifications. Co-Chairs: Joseph E. Guarino Buffalo Niagara International Airport and Carlton Braley, A.A.E. Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
Membership CommitteePurpose: Grow and maintain strong relationships with active and engaged members serving as a conduit that adds real value to the membership. Chair: Jennifer Hanrahan Greater Rochester International Airport
NEC ARFF CommitteePurpose: Plan and execute the NEC/AAAE annual 40-hour ARFF School and certification in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation PART 139.319. Chair: Richard B. Wilson, A.F.O. Allegheny County Airport Authority
Nominating CommitteePurpose: Appointed by the President to solicit interest from chapter members to serve as future Board of Director and/or Executive Committee members in accordance with the bylaws. Chair: James G. Walsh, A.A.E. BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport
Professional Development CommitteePurpose: Provide training and professional development opportunities for the membership. Chair: Melinda J. Montgomery, A.A.E. Trenton-Mercer Airport
State Representatives CommitteePurpose: Foster communication between state membership and leadership. Chair: Laurie Cullen, A.A.E., VHB |
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2020 NEC/AAAE Executive Committee and Board of Directors Announced
NEC/AAAE is proud to announce the 2020 Executive Committee and Board of Directors. During the Membership meeting at the NEC/AAAE 61st Annual Conference, the following team was elected to lead NEC/AAAE for 2020
Executive Committee
- President: Carlton E. Braley, A.A.E.
- Vice President: Joseph Guarino C.M.
- Treasurer: Melinda Montgomery, A.A.E.
- Secretary: Zachary Sundquist, A.A.E.
- Past President: Ed Foster, A.A.E.
- Executive Secretary: Richard J. Williams
Board of Directors
- Sharon Traficante, Chad Nixon, Darren Large, A.A.E., David Jones, P.E., C.M., Paul Breen, Steve Williams, Derek Martin, A.A.E.
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