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
- Sponsorship – Seek, coordinate and build relationships with YoPro event sponsors
Current Council Members:
CORYN ALVAREZ
Manager, Marketing Strategy and Partnerships
NBAA
JESSICA ALLSTON
Project Manager, Content Marketing and Advertising
NBAA
TYLER AUSTIN
Manager, Professional Development
NBAA
EDWARD BAGSIC
Manager, Conventions VIP Events & Budgets
NBAA
ASHLEY BUUCK
Captain
Owen Cornings
JUSTIN CASTAGNA
Operations and Project Manager
Aeroplex/Aerolease Group
CHRIS CHERKIS
Senior Manager, Conferences & Seminars
NBAA
ERIN CROOP
Marketing & Customer Support
Base Operations at Page Field (KFMY)
JENNIFER DROLEMA
CFO
Northern Jet Management
PATRICK GENTILE
Assistant Vice President
PNC Aviation Finance
SIERRA GRIMES
Manager, Registration
NBAA
KALI HAGUE
Attorney
Jetlaw, LLC
TIFFANY HILER (Vice Chair)
Owner
TLH Enterprises, LLC
COLLIN KING
Graphic Designer
NBAA
BRIAN KOESTER
Senior Manager, Flight Operations & Regulation
NBAA
PETER KORNS
Manager, Operations
NBAA
EDDIE KYLE
Marketing Traffic Manager
NBAA
SAMANTHA LOHSE
Senior Manager, Marketing
NBAA
EDUARDO MARRERO
Aviation Sales Advisor
XOJET, Inc.
JESSICA MCCLINTOCK
Director, Client Relations
FuelerLinx
CHRIS QUIOCHO (Chair)
Founder/CEO
OFFLAND Media
ANDREW REILLY
Communications Manager
NBAA
CECILIA SCOTT
Manager, Event Marketing
NBAA
JULIE STUBBS
Registration Assistant
NBAA
ZACH UNGERLEIDER
Aftermarket Sales Manager, Texas, Louisianna & Mexico
Textron Aviation
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.
International Business Aviation Council Ltd.