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.
Stephanie Alexander
Assistant Manager – Airframe
Duncan Aviation
Lance Bagnoff
Director, Allegheny County Airport (AGC)
Allegheny County Airport Authority (ACAA)
Joshua Bell
Senior Engineer — Interior Research & Development
Textron Aviation
Kody Bjork
Flight Support Manager
Clay Lacy Aviation
Mike Bradfield
Senior Flight Test Pilot
Textron Aviation
Kyle Canna
Manager, Pre-Owned Acquisitions & Inventory
Guardian Jet
Mikael Cardinal
VP Program Management — Organ Delivery Systems
Unither Bioelectronics, a division of United Therapeutics Corporation
Cynthia Comer
Vice President of SMS, Certification, and Quality
Wisk Aero
Sierra Marie Curtis
Gulfstream G650 Pilot
Benson Pacific
Theresa Daly
Lead, Project Engineering & Integration, International Bid and Proposals
Bombardier
Rachel Douglass
Senior Manager, Communications & External Affairs
Textron eAviation
Antonio Ferrara
Executive Director
Aviators for Autism
Jamie Harder
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Duncan Aviation
Cole Hartfiel
Senior Airport Planner
Sacramento County Department of Airports
Emily Herron
Airport Manager
Henderson City-County Airport (EHR)
Nikki Higgins
Aircraft Management Sales Director
Jet Aviation
Joseph ‘Jesse’ Hipp, CAM
Chief of Maintenance
IAC/Expedia Global LLC
Michael James
Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer
WAir Charter & Travel
Tom Lelyo
President
Jet Life Aero LLC
Linda Li
Marketing Manager
Banyan Air Service
Shawna J. Livingston
Vice President of Operations
Raisbeck Engineering Inc.
Kyle Long
Director of Maintenance
Heritage Aviation
Steve F. Loree
Owner
Loree Air Inc.
John Markoski
MRO/Production Engineer
Honda Aero
Brandon Martini
Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer
Stratus Financial LLC
Jacob Mergler
General Manager
Jets MRO
Patrick O’Brien
Director of Flight Operations
Execaire Aviation
Ryan O’Rear
Assistant Airport Director
Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)
Amanda Ochs
CEO
Spirit Aeronautics
Myles Parris, C.M.
Senior Manager of Operations and Maintenance, General Aviation
Hillsborough County Aviation Authority
Mitch Patterson
Aircraft Maintenance Manager
Executive Jet Management (EJM)
Maria ‘Majo’ Perdomo Cuevas
Executive Director of Operational Controls
Million Air
Kelly Pryor
Vice President of People and Culture
Thrive Aviation
Josh Reckley
Chief Operating Officer
Otter Air Services
Brandi L. Rector
CEO
Semper Fly Helicopters
Christian Schuster
Manager, Mission Solutions & Capabilities Development
Textron Aviation
Miller Stallings
Principal, Vice President of Sales, Business Development Manager
TITAN Aviation Fuels
TITAN Aerospace Insurance
Andrew Stylianou
Flight Operations Manager
Pfizer
Joseph Michael Toomey
Director of Training
Clay Lacy Aviation
Kara Wolf
Manager, Engines & APU Western US & Western Canada
Honeywell Aerospace
International Business Aviation Council Ltd.