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
Tyler Austin
Senior Manager, Certification
NBAA
Edward Bagsic
Manager, Conventions VIP Events and Budgets
NBAA
Taylor Butterfield
Flight Department Manager
Cutter Aviation
Erin Croop
Marketing Coordinator
Base Operations at Page Field
Tag Galvin
Technical Writer III
Gulfstream Aerospace
Caleb Gibson
ProOwnership Maintenance Specialist
Textron Aviation
Jamie Gibson
Founder
Flightess
Ashley Granada
Marketing Manager
NBAA
Sierra Grimes
Senior Manager, Registration & Programs
NBAA
Julia Harrington
Lead Captain PWK
Axis Jet
Molly Hitch
Manager, Professional Development
NBAA
Alex Judge
Marketing Manager
NBAA
Collin King
Senior Graphic Designer
NBAA
Brian Koester
Director, Flight Operations & Regulations
NBAA
Samantha Lohse
Senior Program Manager
Corporate Angel Network
Ian Lumpp
Publisher
Heartland Aviation Group
Tressa Mattingly
Manager, Social Media
NBAA
Brett Melcher
Aircraft Program Manager
Encompass Health
Matt Mustain
Captain/Flight Operations Coordinator
Wal-Mart
Jamie Santiago Munoz
General Manager
Galaxy FBO
Jordan Scales
Aircraft Manager
Clay Lacy
Emily Tobler
Professional Development Specialist
NBAA
Timothy Wade
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Constant Aviation
Emily White
Data and Tech Analysis, Senior Specialists
Wheels Up
Cat Wren
Chief Experience Officer
Business Jet Center
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.