Committees & ChairsAcademic Relations CommitteePurpose: Provide opportunities for Northeast Chapter students through networking with industry professionals and other NEC student chapters. Chair: Darren S. Large, A.A.E. Morristown Municipal Airport
Balchen/Post Awards CommitteePurpose: Promote better snow and ice control, and to recognize those individuals responsible for outstanding performance. Chair: Alex M. Kashani, A.A.E. NEC/AAAE
Communications CommitteePurpose: Foster communication through electronic email, social media and chapter website for internal and external customers. Chair: Zachary Sundquist, A.A.E. Portland International Jetport and Alex Gertsen National Business Aviation Association Corporate CommitteePurpose: Maintain strong relationships between the organization Airports and the Corporate Community aligning strategic initiatives and being advocates in both the Northeast Region and Washington, DC. Chair: Nicholas Ryan, PMP RS&H
Diversity CommitteePurpose: Enhancing the environment for diversity, inclusion and equity across the chapter Chair: Api Appulingam, PE, City of Philadelphia, Division of Aviation
Government Affairs CommitteePurpose: An additional voice for advocacy (FAA, TSA, CPB, Contract Tower, LEO Reimbursement Program) Chair: James G. Walsh, A.A.E. BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport
Hub Airports Winter Operations & Deicing Conference CommitteePurpose: Coordinate conference logistics and serve as the liaison between AAAE and NEC/AAAE. Chair: Wayne S. Pennell, A.A.E. Maryland Aviation Administration and Bob Junge PASSUR Aerospace, Inc.
International Aviation Snow Symposium (IASS) CommitteePurpose: Plan, organize, and facilitate the International Aviation Snow Symposium and Snow Academy certifications. Co-Chairs: Joseph E. Guarino Buffalo Niagara International Airport and Carlton Braley, A.A.E. Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
Membership CommitteePurpose: Grow and maintain strong relationships with active and engaged members serving as a conduit that adds real value to the membership. Chair: Jennifer Hanrahan Greater Rochester International Airport
NEC ARFF CommitteePurpose: Plan and execute the NEC/AAAE annual 40-hour ARFF School and certification in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation PART 139.319. Chair: Richard B. Wilson, A.F.O. Allegheny County Airport Authority
Nominating CommitteePurpose: Appointed by the President to solicit interest from chapter members to serve as future Board of Director and/or Executive Committee members in accordance with the bylaws. Chair: James G. Walsh, A.A.E. BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport
Professional Development CommitteePurpose: Provide training and professional development opportunities for the membership. Chair: Melinda J. Montgomery, A.A.E. Trenton-Mercer Airport
State Representatives CommitteePurpose: Foster communication between state membership and leadership. Chair: Laurie Cullen, A.A.E., VHB |