Young Professionals in Business Aviation (YoPro) was founded in 2014 by NBAA employees who saw an opportunity to bring industry peers together in a forward-thinking organization dedicated to promoting ties between young people in business aviation. Since then, the group has hosted successful events at multiple high-profile conferences and expanded membership to include young professionals from all parts of the industry.
With more upcoming events and exciting outreach initiatives on the horizon, there has never been a better time to get involved with YoPro.
Mission Statement
NBAA’s YoPro is a group dedicated to building relationships between emerging leaders across the industry. Through events at key business aviation industry gatherings, the group will promote networking, sharing of best practices and build a sense of community among future aviation leaders.
YoPro Council
The Young Professionals Council is the leadership arm of YoPro, responsible for planning events, developing initiatives and steering organizational direction. Members are selected to two-year terms during which they work in one of several unique working groups that best fit their skill set. The current working groups are the following:
- Community Outreach – Foster the development of aviation communities and promote business aviation to youth organizations
- Events – Plan, coordinate and execute events for young professionals in business aviation
- Marketing – Promote YoPro Council’s mission to the business aviation community and encourage others to get involved
- Mentorship/Internship – Develop a mentorship program through NBAA and promote internship opportunities from member companies
- Professional Development – Share industry best practices, education and scholarship opportunities and knowledge with young professionals
- Advocacy – Help YoPros to better engage, mobilize and deepen their relationships within the business aviation community.
Apply to join the NBAA YoPro Council
Current Council Members
Claudia Arnold
Director of Marketing
AEGFUELS, LLC
Erin Croop
Marketing Coordinator
Base Operations at Page Field
Brandi Drain
Director of Inflight Services
Clay Lacy
Jay Gallagher
Managing Director
Aviation Search Group
Tag Galvin
Technical Writer III
Gulfstream Aerospace
Caleb Gibson
ProOwnership Maintenance Specialist
Textron Aviation
Luis Gonzales
Sr. Operations Specialist
Centennial Airport (KAPA)
Ashley Granada
Marketing Manager
NBAA
Kylie Giffin
Pilatus PC-12 PIC
Pilat 2, LLC
Elayna Hall
Professional Development Specialist
NBAA
Julia Harrington
Lead Captain/Base Manager PWK
Axis Jet
Co-Vice Chair NBAA YoPro Council
Collin King
Senior Graphic Designer
NBAA
Kimberly Kissh
Corporate Pilot
AbbVie
Brian Koester
Director, Flight Operations & Regulations
NBAA
Anna Lovelace
Senior Account Manager, Northeast
Universal Weather & Aviation
Ian Lumpp
Midwest Sales Executive
Polaris Aero
Co-Chair NBAA YoPro Council
Tressa Mattingly
Manager, Social Media
NBAA
Kenny Mazingo
Aircraft Sales Market Analyst
MENTE Group, LLC
Brett Melcher
Aircraft Program Manager
Encompass Health
Carolina Moreira
Marketing Coordinator
MedAire
Hannah O’Malley Wolf
Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions
JetHQ
Achal Pratel
Product Strategy Engineer – Strategic Partnerships, M&A, & CVC
Embraer Executive Aircraft, Inc
Kellie N. Roby, CAM
Midwest Regional Sales
Polaris Aero
Jamie Santiago Muñoz
General Manager
Galaxy FBO
Co-Chair NBAA YoPro Council
Jordan Scales
Aircraft Manager
Clay Lacy
Co-Vice Chair NBAA YoPro Council
Cameron Smith
Aviation Operations Specialist
NBAA
Letwan Sutton, MBA
Senior Aviation Tax Analyst
MySky
Jay Thakor, GSP
Polaris Aero
Aviation Safety Consultant
Dylan Vogel, MBAA
Assistant Vice President
PNC Aviation Finance
Gary Webb, MBA
Operations Advisor / Strategic Partnerships Coordinator
AviationManuals
Emily White
Data and Tech Analysis, Senior Specialists
Wheels Up
Cat Wren
Chief Experience Officer
Business Jet Center
Noah Yarborough
Operations Manager
NBAA
Interested in joining the Council or otherwise being a part of the YoPro program? Learn more about how you can get involved with YoPro.
Contact YoPro
For more information NBAA’s YoPro initiative, email yopro@nbaa.org.
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