The Next Generation of Leaders Is Here
A new generation of innovative thinkers is leading an evolving industry into the future. Unafraid of challenging norms and breaking barriers, these leaders represent a bright future for business aviation. NBAA’s Young Professionals in Business Aviation (YoPro) program is privileged to tell their stories.
In 2024, a record number of nominations were submitted in nine career categories. NBAA’s YoPro Council reviewed these candidates and identified 40 young professionals who represent the best of our industry. Read their stories below.
Beatrice Enckell Ashe
Regional Aircraft Sales Director
Dassault Falcon Jet Corp.
Breydon Blignaut
Regional Manager Las Vegas
Air Fuga Inc.
Dr. Yemaya Bordain
Chief Commercial Officer, President of the Americas
Daedalean AI
Nicholas Borsari, CAM
Executive Travel Coordinator & Safety Manager
MassMutual
Matt Broffman, C.M.
Vice President, Americas
Lilium
Eliane (Elly) Cotran
Vice President – Commercial
Azorra
Maddie DuBray
Founder
DuBray Consulting
Mitchell Fuhrmann
Sales & Acquisitions
Aerista
Daniel Gizzi
President & CEO
Aircraft Executives
Geoffrey Green
Maintenance Manager
Mayo Aviation, LLC
Charles Grivotet
Manager, Aircraft Delivery & Cabin Support
Dassault Falcon Jet
Joe Hefner
Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic, Staff & Cruise Pilot
Qualcomm
Steve Hofmann
President
ENG Aviation
Dr. Brian Irizarry
Manager, Learning Operations
Signature Aviation
Angie Johnson
Sales Executive FBO and Airport Solution Sales
World Fuel Services
Monica Kenney
Pilatus Business Manager
Cutter Aviation
Jonathan Kenworthy
Head of Sales – Americas
CAE
Sarah Tamar Kohan
Gulfstream Pilot
STA Jets
Chris Kunkle
President
Central Coast Jet Center
Kevin LaRosa II
Motion Picture & Television Stunt Pilot, Aerial Coordinator/Aerial Director
XBrand
Gilberto Perez Lopez, CAM
Vice President of Operations
Leviate Air Group
Zachary Martin
Maintenance Technician
McDonald’s Corp.
Joe McDevitt
Director of Aviation
Blank Family of Businesses
Clément Meersseman
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Nimbl
Joshua Nattress
Chief Operating Officer
Robotic Skies
Sarah Oberman
Founder
TruNorth Jets
Noah Ruiz
Co-Founder/Chief Pilot
Soaring Eagle Technologies
Lina Sabbah
Director, Aircraft Solutions and Acquisitions
Business Jet
Danny Santiago
Director of Avionics
Banyan Air Service
Holly Schroeder
Lead Cabin Attendant and Founder
Elevate Retreat
Mary Shad
Vice President of Client Experience
Northern Jet
Aasiya Shaikh
CEO
Flight Crew International
Royal Shoen
Vice President, Aviation
U-Haul
Grayson Sperry
Owner
Ridgeline Aviation and Aerotronics
Devon Stein
Manager, Strategic Marketing
Textron eAviation
James Peter (JP) Stewart
Vice President/General Manager
Electra.aero
Andrew Sutton-Pado, CAM
Lead Captain
Solairus Aviation
Andre Watson, CAM
Director of Aviation Maintenance
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Priscilla Yecora
Public Relations & Community Specialist
Sheltair
International Business Aviation Council Ltd.