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Chris Mayer started as a Line Captain with Scott Air Charter, now Sterling Aviation, in 1999 and was promoted to Chief Pilot in 2000. Recognizing Chris's technical competence and strong administrative skills, Sterling elevated Chris to Director of Operations in 2004. His current responsibilities include the oversight of 25 pilots inclusive of all of their training requirements, medical certifications and compliance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and Sterling's high standards of safety. He is the chief liaison with the FAA, TSA, and Milwaukee Airport operations. In addition, Chris creates and maintains strict policies and procedures, international operations manuals and is responsible for the upkeep of the FAA approved company air carrier operations manual. His flying duties include check airman and Captain for the Hawker 800XP and Captain for our wide body Challenger. Born and raised in Sheboygan, Chris was introduced to the aviation world by his father, who manages Sheboygan County Memorial Airport. Chris started flying at the young age of 15 and later enlisted in the Air Force and Air National Guard where he was Crew Chief aboard KC-10's and KC-135 tanker aircraft. After completing a six-year military commitment and becoming a Desert Storm veteran, Chris started his civilian aviation career flying corporate and charter aircraft. He attended Community College of the Air Force, Gateway Technical College and Embry-Riddle University. His 16 years of flying experience also include flight instruction. When his work load allows for some R & R, Chris enjoys boating and golf. He also likes to spend as much time as possible with his wife and three children. He says that his greatest accomplishments this year were teaching his children how to swim and his son to ride a bike without training wheels.

Now, as President of John Hanks Communications, John is prepared to put his wealth of experience to work for you. Look over the wide range of services he provides, call or email him john@johnhanks.com , and be prepared for professional, high quality, and experienced service.

Peter Van Leeuwan serves as the Director of Maintenance for Rushton Air, Inc and is an FAA certified Airframe & Powerplant mechanic with Inspection Authorization. Peter also serves as the Director of Maintenance for Southside Aviation, a contract maintenance facility in La Grange, Georgia, who is also the maintenance provider for Rushton Air, Inc. Peter recently attended Flightsafety Internationals King Air C90B/GT maintenance school and is current on all of Rushton Air's equipment. Peter is a FAA certified commercial pilot and has spent the majority of his career working and flying on aircraft ranging from DC-3's and 4's to King Air 200's.

Steve Antuna santuna@flyadi.com , Manager of Flight Following - Steve is an FAA licensed helicopter and fixed wing pilot as well as an FAA licensed dispatcher with 26 years in aviation. Previously with Daimler/Chrysler/Pentastar Aviation for 19 years, ADI was proud to have Steve join the ADI team in 2002 to lead our growing Flight Following department.

Mike Robicheau is serving his first term as New England Regional Vice President for the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. Robicheau has represented NATCA in a variety of regional and national positions, including those involving contract negotiations. He has been an air traffic controller for the FAA since 1991 and has served many NATCA positions while at the Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center local including facility vice president before assuming his current position. He began his career as an air defense controller in the United States Air Force, serving at Homestead AFB in Florida, Rockville NAS in Iceland, and Griffiss AFB in New York. Robicheau is based in Nashua, N.H. He has been married to his wife, Marie, for 16 years and the couple has two children.

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Ann Retherford serves AIG Aviation as a Safety and Loss Control Consultant based out of the Dallas, Texas office. Ann conducts surveys, presentations and other on-site services in the areas of occupational safety, including OSHA and hazardous material compliance. She is also well versed and experienced in airline flight operations. Prior to joining AIG Aviation, Ann served 12 years in the commercial airline industry. Ann was Senior Director of Safety, Security, and Internal Evaluation for Spirit Airlines where she conducted in depth regulatory audits in the areas of training, ground and ramp operations, cargo handling, in-flight cabin safety, dispatch, station and flight operations, for both Part 135 and 121 operations. Ann is also experienced in the management of in-flight services and has been an instructor in this area. She has extensive knowledge of aviation safety and security as demonstrated by her designation as a primary liaison to the FAA and TSA. Ann has completed the FAA Operations Inspector course and Phillips Petroleum Fueling Inspection course. She holds a bachelors degree in Business Management from Rockville University in Austin, Texas, and has completed a Masters degree in Public Administration from the University of Wyoming.

Arnold Schwartz is a distinguished economist who has developed economic models to analyze emerging national issues and develop policy and regulations primarily for the White House, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Center for Naval Analyses. As a senior economist in the White House Office of Management and Budget and the Office of National Drug Control Policy, he assisted in policy and budget decisionmaking on a wide range of issues for various Federal agencies. His core competencies include directing and conducting economic and statistical studies and developing statistical, econometric, and operations research models that have been used to develop policies, programs, and cost-benefit analyses. He is currently applying this expertise by supporting Econometrica?s development and evaluation of Federal programs, policies, regulations, and plans. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics, Statistics, and Operations Research, an M.B.A. in Statistics, and a B.S. in Statistics and Economics all from the New York University.

Bill Schroeder has been an active general aviation pilot for the past forty years and has been instructing pilots for the past eighteen years in all disciplines of flying from Private Pilot to Certified Instrument Flight Instructor. Bill holds an Airline Transport Pilot License for Multi-Engine aircraft, a Multi-Engine aircraft rating, Single Engine aircraft rating, an Instrument Rating for airplanes and is a Certified Flight Instructor and Certified Instrument Flight Instructor. The National Association of Flight Instructors has recognized Bill as a Master Certified Flight Instructor since 1999. Bill is 1 of 16 MCFI's appointed to the National Instructor Safety Council created by the FAA. The main goal of the NISC program is to provide an open line of communication between teachers and policy makers, which will result in improved flight training throughout the general aviation community. He is member of the Quiet Birdmen, Reno Hanger and a long time member of AOPA. Recently, Bill was appointed to the Douglas County, NV Airport Advisory Committee. Bill serves as a FAA Aviation Safety Counselor for the Western Region. He is a member of the United States Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol and serves as an Instructor/Check Pilot for the Nevada Wing and lead instructor for the Civil Air Patrol, Mountain Flying Course, "Mountain Fury." He was awarded the CAP - Nevada Wing 1999 Pilot of the Year. He is also a Counter Narcotics pilot for the Civil Air Patrol and he flies missions for the Drug Enforcement Administration. He holds the rank of Captain and Operations Officer in the Civil Air Patrol Blackhawk Squadron (South Lake Tahoe, CA). In addition, Bill helped initiate and develop the Feather River Squadron (Portola, CA) and has served as its Vice Commander. He has taught Flight Instructor Refresher Clinics for American Flyers, Inc., and for the Nevada wing of the Civil Air Patrol. Bill has served as a Commissioner on the Plumas County, California, Airports Commission. Bill completed a fifteen-year career as an instructor at Feather River Community College, in Quincy, California. He holds a Master of Science Degree, in Criminal Justice and was named to "Who's Who Among American Teachers" in 1998 and 2002. He is a member of the American College of Forensic Examiners and is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Law Enforcement Experts. He currently serves on the National Law Enforcement Experts Advisory Board. Bill is a teacher. He has extensive experience developing courses to meet the training needs of his students. He served as a California and Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training "Course Coordinator" and a Certified Instructor. Bill has been flying in and about the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the inter-mountain areas of Nevada since first moving to South Lake Tahoe, California, in 1976. He has been actively giving flight instruction in the area since 1988. He has also presented numerous FAA Aviation Safety Seminars pertaining to mountain flying safety and other topics of interest to the aviation community. Bill has received commendations from the California State Assembly and the California State Senate. He has also received commendations from California Specialized Training Institute. He holds a California Community College Teaching Credential that is valid for life.

As the record holder for screw-ups on the ROTC campus, the young Lieutenant was advised "Find the most experienced Sergeant that you can find and allow him to coach you, otherwise you won't make it." Having followed this advice, twenty years later, he retired a Colonel and achieved an honours B.A., M.A. and LL.D. in counselling and organizational management through three different universities. A certified coach and trainer in Personal Dynamics, Leader Effectiveness, Human Synergistics International Graphoanalysis and Reality Therapy, Bob conceived and spearheaded a leadership program which taught leaders how to coach and mentor subordinates. This unique program which was implemented by organizations internationally, was highlighted in Time magazine and a twenty-minute news special on CBS Worldwide News. Major corporate clients in manufacturing, banking, and air transport, include Mitsubishi, Control Data, Panama Canal Commission, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Defense and Motta Corporation. Financial service clients include: New York Life, MetLife, NMFN, Lincoln Financial and Principal Financial.

Charles Simpson joined Zuckert, Scoutt & Rasenberger in 1979 and has been a partner in the firm since 1985. Mr. Simpson's practice principally involves advising airlines, other aviation-related businesses and governmental bodies in such areas as government regulation (e.g., DOT and FAA), international bilateral relations, commercial and marketing transactions, aircraft transactions, airport issues, litigation and antitrust. Mr. Simpson's clients include entities from Latin America, Europe and Asia, as well as the United States. Mr. Simpson is a member of the Bar of the District of Columbia and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Simpson serves on the Board of Governors of the International Aviation Club and the Board of Directors of the Chilean-American Chamber of Commerce. He regularly publishes articles and speaks on legal and policy issues affecting the aviation industry. On May 16, 2001, Charles Simpson was elected President of the International Aviation Club. With over 250 members, the Club provides a prominent forum for senior aviation executives and government officials of many nations to address the major issues facing the aviation industry.

Mr. Benway is the Chief Operating Officer of Oasis Systems, Inc. and is responsible for C2 acquisition, technical and management services; information technology services; and financial, cost and accounting services supporting the United States Air Force (USAF) and Department of Transportation (DOT). With over seventeen years experience managing DOD and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs, Mr. Benway leads the executive management of all Oasis programs, business development and corporate development. Mr. Benway is located at the Oasis home office.

Cliff Johns, Captain, United States Navy (retired) - is a graduate of the University of Missouri, where he was a Dean's Honor Roll student and a Naval ROTC scholarship recipient. On graduation, Cliff was commissioned into the U.S. Navy where he became a fighter pilot, twice squadron commander, air wing commander, ship's captain and retired in 1982 as a full Captain with 26 years service. Cliff flew 167 combat missions in Viet Nam and was awarded the Silver Star Medal, 17 Air Medals, and 3 Navy Commendation Medals. He also holds the Vietnamese Air Gallantry Cross. Cliff holds a master's degree in financial management and is a graduate of the U.S. Naval War College. He also has a commercial pilot's license with over 6000 hours experience, and is a Certified Flight Instructor with the FAA. After retirement from the Navy, Cliff worked as the Navy Marketing Manager for Westinghouse Defense Electronics Corp. in Washington D.C. until 1989. Cliff moved to Greenville, SC in 1989 where he has worked in various financial services industries until his association with the residential mortgage lending business in October 1996. Cliff is President of American Mortgage and Financial Consultants, Inc. Cliff is actively involved with his church and also has an avid interest in genealogy. He is the past Director of the Family History Center in Greenville.

Clifford has been with us for several years and is also a FAA licensed pilot. His previous business experience includes owning and operating a tool distributorship. Cliff has many years of experience in inventory control, marketing, sales, technical support of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical tools for the industry. He has provided technical support to the insurance industry as a consultant for pricing and replacement of tools. His credentials include holding ASE certification in the automotive industry, certification on air conditioning equipment, and certification in the Maryland emissions program . Additionally, he has extensive knowledge of computers, terminals, servers, and related electronic hardware and software. With his extensive skills and knowledge he is responsible for the design of our web site and developed Nardone & Company's electronic services, which include spreadsheet presentations, reports, digital links and video. He has set up systems to condense entire claims files on CD disk for ease of review and convenience by the adjusting personnel. He has designed CD presentations of claims scenarios for our training programs for insurance carriers and PLRB. Additionally, Cliff has been an instructor at a local Community College on electronics. He has sailed the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, Gulf stream, and numerous times in the Chesapeake and Delaware bays. His knowledge of vessels both power and sail spans 24 years. We are very fortunate to have found him. His dedication and professionalism has been a great asset to this firm and the insurance industry.

Corey is a graduate of Georgia Tech with a degree in Aerospace Engineering and an avid supporter of aviation initiatives in the Atlanta area. Corey has worked in the aerospace industry in Atlanta for many years with a diverse background. Corey began his career in avionics software development and soon moved into flight test. With over 200 hours of flight test time in the C-5 Galaxy, Corey worked to complete the C-5 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) and the C-5 Reliability Enhancement and Re-Engining Program (RERP). He was responsible for the Global Air Traffic Management (GATM) certification of the C-5M and later the engine integration on the RERP flight test aircraft. Corey now works for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Aircraft Certification.

Dan Wormhoudt, vice president and chief operating officer, has conducted dozens of complex CEQA/NEPA analyses in his 15 years at the firm. He serves on several prominent national committees, including Transportation Research Board's Committee on the Environmental Impacts of Aviation, and a National Research Council committee studying how FAA, NASA and other federal agencies can collaborate with private operators to share research information.

Dave Sutton, President. A former Airline and Corporate Pilot with Type Ratings in 7 different transport jets, Dave is a full time Instructor Pilot and Designated Examiner on the Falcon 2000EX-EASy and 900EX-Easy and holds Designated Examiner status from both the US FAA and the European JAA in these aircraft. A Classic Jet owner/operator for over 15 years, he has worked as a Military Contract Pilot in several models of surplus tactical aircraft and is a FAA Designated Experimental Aircraft Examiner in the L-29, L-39, Fouga Magister, DeHavilland Venom and Vampire, MiG-15, MiG-17, MiG-21, T-33, T-28, and P-51 as well as being rated in the CASA Saeta, Jet Provost, Hawker Hunter, and all makes and models of piston engine powered surplus aircraft. Dave is a former Contributing Editor to EAA Warbirds Magazine and is a former Vice President of the Classic Jet Aircraft Association. Dave holds an A&P license in addition to his flight credentials and is an FAA Designated Accident Prevention Counselor. He is a Member of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots.

Mr. Marturello=s 25 years of dedicated aircraft parking and passenger boarding bridge design experience adds a distinguished level of expertise to the ASE team. As the Airport Planning Manager, Mr. Marturello is ultimately responsible for the evaluation and generation of all ASE aircraft parking models; passenger boarding bridge feasibility studies; custom gate system layout designs, and ramp marking designs. Prior to joining ASE, Mr. Marturello directed all airport planning and passenger boarding bridge installation related design efforts for FMC/Jetway Systems, Inc. His considerable tenure with Jetway Systems spanned 23 plus years, culminating in management responsibility for the FMC/Jetway Systems= AAirport Planning Group@ during his last nine years. Mr. Marturello=s nationally recognized expertise is concentrated on master airport design planning; detailed aircraft parking plan development; aircraft sizing and positioning studies; physical site surveys, and ramp striping design. His experience also directly lends itself to design support for aircraft docking systems; fuel system placement; passenger boarding bridge service studies; fixed equipment foundation design, and a close awareness of passenger boarding bridge equipment and aircraft boarding/deplaning design trends. Mr. Marturello=s gate system planning work incorporates a working knowledge of mobile ground support equipment, including but not limited to, baggage loading/unloading operations; push-back tractor requirements; fueling, and catering vehicles as they pertinent to aircraft interfacing. All planning and design work further incorporates a thorough understanding of current FAA and ATA specifications as related to fixed ground support equipment and aircraft placement/operations. Mr. Marturello=s unprecedented experience is based upon involvement with over 3000 airport projects, both domestically and internationally, easily qualifying him as one of this country=s foremost bridge planning experts.

Mr. Giannangeli joined Coordinated Care Network in June 2005, filling a newly created position designed to provide CCN's Physician Dispensing sites with hands-on customer service and support from the central pharmacy as well as new site development. With 19 years of sales and account management experience, Mr. Giannangeli most recently worked for All-Pak, Inc. in Pittsburgh as a National Accounts Manager where he was responsible for major chemical and pharmaceutical clients such as 3M, Dow Chemical, PPG, Bayer and over 80 other companies. His experience includes working closely with the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Transportation as well as major transport carriers such as FedEx and UPS.

Dennis Newton holds Airline Transport Pilot type ratings in six jet and three turboprop airplanes, and is instructor-rated in single- and multi-engine airplanes and gliders. He is an FAA Designated Engineering Representative Flight Test Pilot for both small and transport airplanes. A few of Mr. Newton's past achievements include meteorologist, weather research pilot, and engineering test pilot; he has also served as a consultant to government and industry on icing certification and flight testing. His previous positions include chief engineering test pilot at LearFan, chief research pilot for the meteorology department of Pennsylvania State University, and Flight Test Pilot for the FAA.

Dr. Borrillo relocated to the Ohio area with his wife and family after serving as a flight surgeon in the United States Air Force, Special Operations. Prior to entering the military, he completed medical school at the University of Buffalo, where he received his medical degree and first master's degree. He completed an internship at Cook County Hospital and subsequently entered Case Western Law School. During the 1990s, he joined Occucare and quickly established himself as a reputable, independent medical examiner. Dr. Borrillo also completed a residency in aerospace medicine with Wright State University, where he earned his second master's degree. His experience includes serving as medical director of a 14,000-employee healthcare system in Ohio. Dr. Borrillo is board certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine, is licensed to practice medicine in Ohio and Michigan, and is licensed to practice law in Ohio. In addition, he is a senior aviation medical examiner for the Federal Aviation Administration, is an expert in Department of Transportation regulations, and is a certified medical review officer for drug testing. Dr. Borrillo currently serves as medical director of Occucare.

Mr. Gagnon brings to Sino Swearingen Aircraft Corporation 35 years of a highly successful career with Business Management and Quality Assurance background in General and Business Aviation Services, Customer Support, Aircraft Completions and Production operations. Mr. Gagnon has honed his Business Management skills in the field of Aviation through previous positions as Director, Quality Assurance, Bombardier Aerospace, Business Aviation Services; as General Manager, for a Bombardier business aviation service center and as a Senior Field Service Representative for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Engines. He holds a current FAA Mechanics Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings and FAA Inspection Authorization. Mr. Gagnon is responsible for Service Center operations, Spares operations, Technical Publications, Maintenance Engineering and Warranty Programs.

Ellen McKenzie has 29 years federal service and is a Lifetime Member of FEW. She's held various offices at the chapter, region, and national level. Ellen is the co-recipient of FEW's 2002 National President's Award. Ellen has a Master's Degree from the University of Oklahoma and holds a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification. Currently, Ellen works as a Management and Program Analyst for the Federal Aviation Administration in Oklahoma City.

Mr Stickel is the Vice President of Software Engineering for LinkSat. He has over 17 years experience in creating and managing software and systems developments within the communications, medical, avionics and real-time operating systems industries. Mr. Stickel is the president and founder of Core Integrated Technologies, Ltd. an Ohio based software and systems consulting firm that has been the principal developer on many successful embedded products for the FAA (FAATSAT), Battelle, L-3, MCI, Wang Federal, Fairchild Data, and many others. Mr. Stickel holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from Ohio State University.

Dr. Gary L. Viviani joins Insitu as the Vice President of Software Engineering, with extensive experience in computer-based system design, implementation and manufacture. This experience spans multiple industries and various types of customers, which are linked by a common thread of next generation high performance products for industrial, commercial and military applications. Specific product examples, developed by the groups he has led (including students), can be found in diverse applications such as optimal control of industrial process (power generation related), real-time autonomous systems for continuous operation in the semiconductor industry (ion implanters and electron microscopes) as well as extensive experience in military airborne surveillance systems, landing systems, and smart weapons development. Previous experience in software development includes high levels of certification with SEI, FAA as well as various military and semiconductor industry certifications. Dr. Viviani has 3 patents, including one related to the fundamentals of large-scale system computer-based control. Publications address various industrial and scientific needs. Gary received his BSEE, MSEE and PhD from Purdue University. He also continues to enjoy crisp winds through mountainous terrain from the perspective of a bicycle, motorcycle, or else on foot.

After several years of university teaching (geography and history), Gene went to the Dominican Republic as a PCV in rural development and natural resource conservation. His Peace Corps experience also included a three-year stint as human resource management specialist for International Operations. Now an HRD specialist working with the Senior Executive Service in the Federal Aviation Administration, Gene contributes much of his free time to civic activitiesincluding yeoman service on the FQ board of directors, a position he has filled since 1992. In the years ahead, Gene plans to work toward increasing the number of FQ donors and raising the level of contributions, and to ensuring that these funds go to Dominicans who need it most.

Mr. Jernigan served as a board member to the Authority from 1982 to 1985 and was appointed the Executive Director in 1985. Mr. Jernigan is a retired air traffic controller with over 30 years of service with the Federal Aviation Administration. Mr. Jernigan serves as the President of the Florida Association of Local Housing Finance Authorities, is a member of the National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies, the Escambia / Pensacola SHIP Committee and is also a member of the Pensacola North Rotary Club. Mr. Jernigan is originally from North Carolina but has lived in Pensacola since 1957.

Mr. Breimann has over 54 years of consulting, FAA, and U.S. Air Force air traffic experience. Mr. Breimann was a Radar Air Traffic Controller, Supervisor, Specialist, and Manager in Airspace and Procedures, Plans and Programs, and Special Projects at the New York Terminal Radar Approach Control facility and at the New York Air Route Traffic Control Center. He served in the Republic of Korea and in the U.S. with the U.S. Air Force, as an Air Traffic Controller and Supervisor. Mr. Breimann has extensive experience in the review, development, coordination and implementation of terminal and en-route procedures including GPS instrument departure and approach procedures, obstruction evaluations, environmental impact assessments, incident and accident investigation, and system and airport capacity issues.

Dr. Bryan practices primary care sports medicine in Little Rock, AR. In June 2008, he joined the multispecialty group OrthoArkansas, P.A. While athletic injuries are his main focus, his practice includes a large number of patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. He has a particular interest in the relationship between patellofemoral pain syndrome and the development of knee osteoarthritis. Dr. Bryan volunteers as a preceptor for the Family Medicine department at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, teaching medical students and residents. He is the team physician for the AA Arkansas Travelers of the Anaheim Angels organization and for Henderson State University Athletics, where he is a volunteer faculty member in the Athletic Training Education Program. He also volunteers at Shepherd?s Hope Clinic in Little Rock. Prior to joining OrthoArkansas, Dr. Bryan served as team physician for the Arkansas Twisters Arena Football team, and the Arkansas RiverBlades hockey team, and various high schools. Raised in North Little Rock, Dr. Bryan graduated from Hendrix College in Conway. Upon completing his medical degree and family medicine residency at UAMS, he completed a fellowship in sports medicine at Eastern Oklahoma Orthopedic Center in Tulsa. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and holds board certification in both family medicine and sports medicine. He is a Senior Aviation Medical Examiner for the Federal Aviation Administration. Professional memberships include the AAFP and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. A licensed pilot, Dr. Bryan is the Wing Medical Officer for the Arkansas Civil Air Patrol, holding the rank of Major. He is qualified as a Search and Rescue pilot and also participates in US Customs and DEA missions. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, and Arkansas history. Together with his wife, Ann, an interior designer, the Bryans enjoy independent film and music, visiting art galleries and museums, and historic preservation. The Bryans live in a restored home in Little Rock?s Quapaw Quarter and they have recently completed the restoration of an antebellum home in Hollywood, Arkansas. Ann and Jim have one daughter, Laura Carrolyn, who is studying Fine Arts at Brooklyn?s Pratt Institute.

Mr. Krawczyk is currently Vice President Corporate Development at Flight Explorer where he is responsible for overseeing the growth and new business opportunities for the company. With over 31 years of experience in corporate and program management, his primary area of expertise is in the areas of real-time Automated Air Traffic Control Computer and Radar Systems working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as well as for contractors supporting the FAA. He has managed engineering teams in the design and development of new systems and major enhancements to existing systems. Mr. Krawczyk has an AAS in Computer Engineering Technology form the Milwaukee School of Engineering, a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering and has taken Master-level courses in Computer Science and Business Management from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA.

Dr. Stone joins Healthtronix as the Medical Director for the Hyperbaric Medicine Unit at the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas and the past president of the Texas Diabetes Association. He received his medical degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and a Master of Public Health from Harvard University. He Completed a residency in aerospace medicine and a fellowship in hyperbaric medicine and wound care at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine at Brooks Air Force Base. Dr. Stone started and developed the Army's hyperbaric and aerospace medicine. He serves as hyperbaric consultant to the Control Center of North Dallas; Department of Health and Human Services Office of General: Office of Evaluation and Inspections, and to companies in the health insurance industry. He also serves as Senior Medical Examiner for the Federal Aviation Administration. Dr. Stone is the president of Wound Care Consultants, the largest wound and lymphedema practice in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. They have five offices in the Dallas area. In addition to comprehensive wound care, Dr. Stone has integrated the treatment of lymphedema in his wound care facilities and will start seeing patients in the Healthtronix Facility in May 2005.

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Dr. Holland has 31 years of experience in nuclear engineering (nuclear weapons effects analysis, power systems, shielding and radiation detection), systems engineering, aerospace engineering (RLVs, ELVs, ICBMs and liquid & solid rockets), integrated design and analysis tool development and software and network engineering. As Chief Engineer at Advatech he led the Integrated Hypersonic Aeromechanics Tool (IHAT) project at China Lake and the integration of design & analysis tools for evaluating RLV concepts and performance during ascent (using Missile DATCOM, POST) and descent (using SHABP, MINIVER, GRIDGEN and a streamline tracer code developed in-house). Prior to Advatech, Dr. Holland served as Chief Engineer and Scientist for Kelly Space & Technology. Previous to that, Dr. Holland was a member of the technical staff at TRW (13 years) and Battelle Northwest Laboratories (3 years). Dr. Holland earned his Ph.D. at Texas A&M University in Nuclear Engineering and received his M.S. and B.S. from Kansas State University in Nuclear Engineering. He is also a Professional Engineer registered in Texas and is an FAA Certified Flight Instructor.

John joined Formation over 26 years ago and assumed responsibility for all electrical and mechanical packaging of Formation's designs. Later he assumed responsibility for Formation's quality program, initially as a parallel activity, but eventually as his primary one. In the early 90's, John led the company in a major quality initiative which preceded the effort of complying with ISO 9001:1994 standard which was achieved in 1996. John is currently involved in achieving compliance with FAA requirements to have Formation qualify as an FAA certified repair station and achieve certification to ISO 9000:2000. Prior to Formation, John was the Manager of Hardware Design for RCA and Raytheon. John holds a Bachelors of Science Electrical Engineering from the University of Arkansas.

He completed a residency in Aerospace Medicine through the US School of Aerospace Medicine at Brooks AFB , TX . His MPH is from UCLA School of Public Health. He had many assignments in the Air Force including command of medical facilities at Hill AFB , UT and Norton AFB, CA. He served as Chief of the Aerospace Medicine Consultants Division, Office of the AF Surgeon General. He completed a fellowship in Hyperbaric Medicine at the School of Aerospace Medicine and served as Chief of the Hyperbaric Medicine Division at the School of Aerospace Medicine . He held the position of Clinical Associate Professor, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio , TX and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Preventive Medicine and Biometrics at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). Dr. Touhey is Board Certified in Aerospace Medicine by the American Board of Preventive Medicine and is a Fellow of the Aerospace Medical Association. He is a member of the Society of US Air Force Flight Surgeons having served that origination as both president and treasurer. His military awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal and the Air Medal. He also serves as Senior Medical Examiner for the Federal Aviation Administration.

Johnny is an electronics specialist with the Federal Aviation Administration. He was introduced to The Trumpeter through E-link (an Internet service provider) three years ago. Apart from assisting with various jobs and providing creative story and cover ideas, Johnny designed the original The Trumpeter's website before Apex Wordout.net . His hobbies are: listening to Christian music, computers, sports, bicycling, rollerblading, photography and watching sports. "I pray God will continue to use The Trumpeter Magazine as a tool to evangelize, minister and bring Christians closer within our community."

Jol Silversmith joined Zuckert, Scoutt & Rasenberger as an associate in 1999. Prior to that, Mr. Silversmith served as a law clerk to the Justices of the Superior Court of Massachusetts. His practice principally involves advising airlines, other aviation-related businesses, and governmental entities on such issues as government regulation (i.e., DOT and FAA), international bilateral relations, airport issues, litigation, antitrust, intellectual property, and government contracts. Mr. Silversmith is a member of the District of Columbia Bar, the Massachusetts Bar and the Maryland Bar. Mr. Silversmith serves as a Director and the Secretary of the Greater Washington Business Aviation Association and is a member of the National Business Aviation Association's Access Committee.

Jon has worked all over the world as a helicopter pilot. Jon works with the FAA as well as the USFS to ensure all of our pilots are meet the high demands set forth by the FAA and Forest Service. Jon has logged well over 8000 hours of flight time in both helicopter and fixed wing aircraft.

When asked why he decided to study medicine and become a doctor, Dr. Joseph Celona explains, "I really feel I have been chosen to do this work. Being able to assist another human being and give them a helping hand throughout their lives; I think that is a great way to spend your life." As a physician in Fallon Clinic's award-winning Occupational Health department, Dr. Celona works with many businesses and industries in the area, balancing the needs of workers and employers to help ensure health and productivity in the workplace. "In occupational health, our job is to keep people functional. It's up to us to address the issues of both the employee and the employer and put them into perspective. For instance, when a worker is injured, aside from offering excellent medical care, the employer has to know how to address productivity issues. Balancing the rehabilitation of the injured patient and the agenda of the employer can be challenging, but that's what we've been trained to do everyday." Fallon Clinic offers the largest comprehensive Occupational Health program in Central Massachusetts. In addition to being an occupational health physician at Fallon Clinic, Dr. Celona evaluates and treats patients as an internist; something he has done since he started at Fallon Clinic in 1975. He is also the onsite medical director for various companies in the Worcester area, including St. Gobian and Morgan Construction. "For St. Gobain, I develop programs that help protect workers exposed to various dusts in addition to taking care of acute injuries and follow-up care. It's our job to not only treat workplace injuries, but help prevent them in the first place." Dr. Celona uses his skills and experience in other areas as well. He is the Federal Aviation Administration's senior examiner for the Worcester area and has been working with pilots for over 23 years. He also provides examinations for ROTC and Marine servicemen as well as police and firemen for area municipalities to help keep them healthy and safe. Dr. Celona is also a visiting scientist in the Occupational and Environmental Medicine program at the Harvard School of Public Health. In 2004, he was honored as Teacher of the Year by residents in the Occupational and Environmental Medicine program. Comments Dr. Celona, "I enjoy all the different roles I have, especially teaching." In addition to teaching, Dr. Celona takes great pleasure in working with his colleagues at Fallon Clinic. "We are all a team here, and there is a real cooperative spirit and mutual respect for one another." Dr. Celona has also built strong relationships with his patients over the years. "There are people I have been caring for since I started my internal medicine practice and working with them is wonderful. They are in many ways like family members to me." When he manages some free time away from his busy practice, Dr. Celona enjoys his family, gardening, and cooking. "I love to cook Italian food and try to use things I grow in my garden. I also love to give away the cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers and other vegetables I grow so my neighbors can enjoy them."

Laurie Principe, Director of Advancement, is responsible for the direction and implementation of fundraising, development and advancement efforts of FAA, including volunteer and alumni relations. She has been employed at FAA since 1999 and has over 20 years of experience in the education and non-profit sector. Laurie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lake Erie College and is a candidate for the Certificate in Fundraising Management at The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. She is also serves as the Chair of the Lake County Leadership Council of the American Cancer Society and is a member of the Fine and Performing Arts Advisory Council of Lake Erie College.

Linda Hall Daschle (At Large) is a senior public policy advisor at Baker, Donelson, Bearman & Caldwell in Washington, DC. She joined the firm after a 20-year career in the aviation industry highlighted by her service as deputy administrator and subsequently Acting Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. Mrs. Daschle has received numerous awards for her professional and charitable efforts, and she was elected to the NOFAS Board of Directors in 1999. She also serves on the boards of the Center for National Policy, the Columbia Hospital for Women Medical Center and the George Washington University Aviation Institute Advisory Board. Patti Munter (At Large) founded NOFAS in 1990. She currently is working on her first novel.

Louis "Lou" Nagy Jr. is a professor of Aviation Maintenance Technology at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Nagy is Yup'ik, originally from Seldovia. Nagy earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology, cum laude, from Anchorage Community College in 1980. He also earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in Electronics Technology, cum laude, from UAA in 1990, a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology, cum laude, from UAA in 1997 and a Master of Science degree in Vocational Education, Phi Kappa Phi honors, from UAA in 2003. Nagy is a member of the Board of Directors of Seldovia Native Association Inc. He is a former vice president and current director of Seldovia Native Association Foundation. Nagy serves as a director of the Northshore Condo Association, a Volunteer Safety Councilor for the Federal Aviation Administration and a Senator of Academic Governance for UAA. Nagy was elected to CIRI's Board of Directors in 2006, and will conclude his three-year term in 2009.

Mark has over 18 years experience in engineering design and construction. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a Professional Engineering License. Mark has designed and implemented electrical systems for mission critical power applications and facilities worldwide. His experience with power quality and power availability solutions include federal agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the DOD.

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An eleven-year veteran of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Mrs. Nelson's professional experience includes many different areas in the electronics engineering and design field both with private and government companies. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Texas Tech University. She has over 16 years of engineering experience with General Dynamics (GD) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Her experience includes circuit board design, systems design, test station design, electronics design, electronics installation crew and chief work, budgeting, cost estimating and forecasting, financials, headquarters, contractor and customer liaison, managing contracts, project management, and program management. She has participated on International teams both for GD and the FAA. While at GD she headed two different crews delivering test equipment to Israel. Mrs. Nelson received a letter of appreciation from the Israeli government for her work. During her time with the FAA, she was selected as part of a team of engineering experts to evaluate a new ATCT in Madrid, Spain. Her evaluation uncovered several key areas that were deficient, and if not corrected, could have been disastrous. She received a letter of appreciation for her work on this team. She has received numerous letters of appreciation, merit awards and was selected for the Women's Executive Leadership (WEL) program. Mrs. Nelson has completed temporary assignments at Headquarters in Washington DC both with the Budget office and the National Integrated Support Contract (NISC) program office. During her time in the budget office, she went to the Hill many times and witnesses both House and Senate appropriations reviews.

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Neil has been a technician for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Atlanta since 1987. He has past commercial and residential construction experience and served in the U.S. Military. Neil has renovated several properties and is familiar with the advantages and disadvantages of such endeavors. He has been a Licensed Georgia Real Estate Agent since 1996.

Mr. Beasley's responsibilities include the management of site acquisition and selection, due diligence, and construction readiness for tower development. He is responsible for ensuring environmental, FAA, and FCC regulatory compliance, survey and site plan review and revisions, zoning and permitting, awarding and bidding construction contracts, and inspecting completed sites for construction quality. He was formerly (1997-1999) with James M. Vardaman and Company, Inc., a forestry-consulting firm with responsibilities including the sale, evaluation, and management of timber and land in Alabama, Tennessee, and Florida. He is a licensed Real Estate Salesperson in the State of Alabama with experience in real estate throughout the Southeast.

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She gave her first sermon at 16 years of age. At close to 19 years of age, she married Rick, (Irish, Scotch and English) and they have four adult children; and twelve grandchildren! This was 46 years ago! Their FIRST great-grandchild was born in December, 2002. Rick is a Retired Executive with the Federal Aviation Administration. He is now a Senior Systems Engineer with the Fortier Group, writing the instruction manuals on state of the art radar systems for Air Traffic Control and teaching Instructors throughout the United States. Mary has been employed by Federal, State and County Government. They spent five years in the Washington, D.C. area during the Kennedy Administration where Rick worked at Washington National Airport.

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Rick Tutt started training in 1987 at a local flight school in Kalispell, Montana. After earning his pilot & flight instructor certificates, he worked as a line pilot at their air charter operation and flight school. Later, Rick became responsible for marketing as well as flying scenic tours in Glacier National Park and the surrounding mountainous areas. He has trained pilots from all over the world in mountain flying techniques, giving them the opportunity to enjoy the wilderness airstrips of the Pacific Northwest. In 1990, Rick moved to Stockton, California where he began offering primary & advanced flight training in addition to providing pilot services and aircraft management. In 1996, he started an air charter service at the Stockton Metropolitan Airport. In addition to his other work, Rick is an Aviation Safety Counselor for the Federal Aviation Administration -- Oakland Flight Standards District Office. He has conducted more than sixty aviation safety seminars over the last fourteen years reaching hundreds of pilots in the community and surrounding areas. In June 2001, Rick helped to co-found the Stockton Airport Pilots Association, a group dedicated to promoting and preserving general aviation in the local community. Rick also serves as Chairman of the Stockton Metropolitan Airport's County Airport Advisory Committee, for San Joaquin County District One. Rick has accumulated over 11,500 flight hours in a variety of single and multi-engine propeller-driven aircraft. In early 2000, he began providing initial and refresher flight training courses through Aircraft Training Management, Inc., located in Vero Beach, Florida. Rick specializes in the Piper Navajo & Malibu series, the Beech Baron & Bonanza series and the Cessna 200, 300 & 400 series aircraft. Rick is based in Stockton (SCK) and is the West Coast Representative for ATM.

Robert H. Johnston, Jr., M.D., provides the Victoria clinic with over 30 years of vascular experience. Dr. Johnston graduated from Baylor University College of Medicine. He interned in Jefferson Davis Hospital, (now Harris County Hospital District), in Houston Texas. He has been a General Surgeon since 1958. He received his American Board of Surgery Certification in 1963, his American Board of Thoracic Surgery in 1964 and his American Board of Vascular Surgery in 1984. Dr. Johnston has been a Senior Aviation Medical examiner for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)since 1994. He is appointed to the Cardiology Consulting Panel for the FAA. He is a member of the American Association of Vascular Surgeons, American College of Cardiology, American College of Surgeons and American Venous Forum. Dr. Johnston is a Professor of Surgery at the Texas A&M College of Medicine, Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine and Clinical Professor, Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, University of Texas at San Antonio.

Robert J. Daino, founder, president and chief executive officer of PROMERGENT, has more than 18 years of CM and IT experience with software and hardware development for the U.S. Navy, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and a multitude of commercial businesses. A recognized CM expert worldwide, Daino is often requested to speak at conferences, including the prestigious first International Automated Configuration Management Conference, many Washington D.C. CM conferences and the Tenth Annual Software Technology Conference, the largest software technology conference in the U.S.

Rodney Goering was named to the position of Director of Training and Compliance in February 2007 due to the significant expansion in Executive AirShare's Flight Operations Department. Goering oversees all pilot training for the company, including compliance with FAA and other government agency regulations on the local, state, and federal level. Goering is rated on a broad range of jet and turboprop aircraft and has more than 10,000 hours of flight experience. Prior to joining Executive AirShare, he served as director of flight operations and chief pilot for Executive Aircraft Corporation in Wichita and has managed the flight department for companies including Doskocil Companies, Coronado Engineering and McCoy Petroleum. He received his AMT (aviation maintenance technician) certificate from the Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, Okla. in 1980 and holds an Associates Degree in Electronics Technology from Hutchinson (Kan.) Community Junior College. He currently resides in Hutchinson, Kansas and is married and has eight children.

Rohit Paul is a graduate of George Mason University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Systems Engineering with a concentration in Engineering Systems. He graduated in the spring of 2009 and is now currently working at the Federal Aviation Administration as a Systems Engineer for En Route and Oceanic Finance and Planning.

Samuel (Mooly) Dinnar is Avidyne's Vice President of Corporate Development, Sales and Marketing. In recent years, Samuel has been leading Avidyne's strategic growth plans using industry partnerships, business development relationships and acquisition activities. Previously, Samuel was Director of Engineering in charge of Avidyne's MFD and Datalink product lines, and managed the Core Engineering Group responsible for developing the various software variants of MFDs and PFDs for OEMs. Samuel has over twenty years experience of hands-on development in the aerospace and hi-tech sectors. He has international experience as a board member and investor of high growth technology companies, and has been engaged with several entrepreneurial start-ups. Samuel is a commercial pilot, FAA type rated on Citation business jets, an instrument flight instructor, and has experience as an air force flight test program manager and flight test engineer. Academic education includes business management at the Harvard Business School, and technical degrees in both aerospace engineering and computer sciences from the Technion Israel Institute of Technology.

Sandra J. Wayne Campbell is a native of Kansas, Louisiana and Arkansas. She was educated in the segregated public schools in Kansas City, Kansas, and holds an Associate of Arts degree from Kansas City Kansas Community College. She also holds a Bachelor s degree in Communications/English from Avila college in Kansas City, Missouri, and a Master s degree in Management from Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas. Sandra is a Management and Program Analyst with the Federal Aviation Administration in KCMO. Sandra is an accomplished motivational speaker and certified Able Toastmaster with Toastmaster International. She was inspired to write "Follow Your Dreams" after standing in for Bessie Coleman s posthumous induction into the Women In Aviation International "Hall of Fame" in 1995. Since the first performance Sandra has been traveling the country telling this compelling story to young and old.

Terry Dennison has more than forty years experience in air transportation, including positions as CEO, COO, President, Executive VP, Senior VP Marketing, VP Operation and other senior management positions. He has developed and executed airline business plans and company reorganizations. He has also developed and implemented marketing and sales programs for scheduled and charter operators. He maintains a close working relationship with the FAA, Air Carrier and Flight Standards Division, and the Department of Transportation. He has also appeared frequently before several governmental organizations and the Congress as an expert on a wide range of regulatory and safety issues.

Captain Thomas S. Alvord is a Hawker Pilot, with a FAA Airline Transport Pilot license. He has assisted the maintenance department in the FAA Part 135 conformity certification of Hawker and Gulfstream III aircraft to the Voyager Jet Center fleet. His experiences include his position as a Corporate Pilot for PPG Industries, from 1967 to 1987, and H.J. Heinz Co., from 1989 to 1994. During his tenure with both companies he obtained FAA type ratings on Gulfstream GI, GII, and GIII aircraft and gained considerable global flying experience and knowledge. Born on July 2, 1943 in Beatrice, Nebraska, Tom acquired his Private Pilot License in 1960 prior to his enlistment in the U.S. Air Force. His aviation education and experience was obtained at the K.I. Sawyer AFB in Michigan from 1960 to 1964 where he learned Boeing B-52 aircraft electronic maintenance. He acquired additional experience working for Pittsburgh Air Radio from 1965 to 1967 at the Allegheny County Airport as an avionics installation and repairman. His Commercial Pilot License and Airline Transport Pilot Certificate were acquired in 1966 and 1970 respectively. Aside from his training in the Gulfstream GII, GIII and Hawker HS125, he has completed courses in Rolls Royce Spey MK 511-8 Engine School and Litton Aero Products LTN-51-104 Maintenance. Tom also has certification and licenses for FAA ATP Type ratings in the Gulfstream G-III, G-II, and the Raytheon Hawker HS-125, FAA Airframe/Powerplant, FAA First Class Medical, FCC General Radiotelephone and FCC Amateur Extra Class. Married for over 18 years to Angeline, their combined families include 7 children and 12 grandchildren. A community and faith minded person; Tom is an active member of Holy Angel Parish in Hays, PA. He is currently President of the Mon Valley Radio Control Model Airplane Club and has held positions in the past as the President of the Clairton Chamber of Commerce, Clairton Library, Quiet Birdman, and EAA Chapter 45.

Mr. John Reardon - President and CEO - was VP and General Counsel from 1997-2000. Prior to joining MCLM, Mr. Reardon served as an attorney with the Washington, DC-based law firm of Keller and Heckman. He was responsible for developing a client base of 12 wireless communications service providers, counseled large trade associations on FCC regulatory matters and negotiated management and asset purchase agreements. Mr. Reardon is a graduate of Columbia University Law School, Boston University and the Institute for American Universities in Aix-en-Provence, France. He is admitted to the New York and District of Columbia Bar Associations and is a member of the Federal Communications Bar Association. Mr. Tim Smith- Vice President of Technical Services - is responsible for all tower operations including maintenance, lease administration, and FCC/FAA compliance. Tim's responsibilities also include the maintenance of current systems on the Inland Waterways, West Coast, and the managing of all new system build-out. Formerly, Tim was the Director of Technical Services for WATERCOM from 1987 until it was sold to Mobex in 2000. There he oversaw maintenance and installation of all communications, navigation, and computer systems onboard a 200-vessel fleet. Tim brings over 2 decades of diverse project management and wireless communications experience to the MCLM team.

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Dr. Odening has over 20 years of environmental operations and program management experience including responsibility for P & L and operations for a staff of 50 plus multi-disciplined professionals and support personnel in multiple offices, business development, proposal preparation and client coordination responsibility and regulatory agency liaison. He has specialty expertise and experience in NEPA and CEQA (and other federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations), biological and ecological studies, site/route selection and ranking, ecological risk assessment and impact analysis, ecological, natural resource damage assessments, wetlands evaluations, and the Endangered Species Act consultation process. Dr. Odening has extensive experience managing projects for the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, Navy, Department of Energy, Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Land Management, Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Forest Service, State and local agencies and numerous industry clients. Dr. Odening has a PhD in Botany and Ecology and a Masters Degree in Biology. He is an ESA Certified Senior Ecologist; Certified in Habitat Evaluation Procedures, USFWS; a Certified Biological Consultant and a Certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Preparer.

Ed Kelly, vice president of the Test Engineering Group, joined SENTEL in 1990 and after a series of promotions, became a vice president in 1995. Kelly served 23 years in the U.S. Air Force, becoming an expert on collecting and analyzing data on how weather affects aircraft, electro-optical systems, and impact infrared (IR) and millimeter wave (MMW) seeker/sensor systems. At SENTEL, Kelly leads a group that performs developmental, operational, and joint test and evaluation for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, U.S. Air Force, Federal Aviation Administration, and other customers. A native of Arkansas, Kelly earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Atmospheric Science from the University of Washington and a Master of Science in Meteorology from the University of Oklahoma.

George Williams is a retired member of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Senior Executive Service. His background includes experience as an air traffic controller, supervisor, and manager in many of the United States' largest air traffic control facilities. He has both Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) and Terminal RADAR approach control (TRACON) expertise. Mr. Williams served as Division Manager for the FAA Automation Software Development Division, ATR-400, at the FAA's Technical Center in Atlantic City, NJ. He also served as Division Manager for the En Route Operational Support Division, which was responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of all automation and hardware used in controlling aircraft in the En Route air traffic control system. He was Acting Director of the Operational Support Service, which included the En Route, Terminal, Flight Service, and the Communication and Surveillance Divisions. Mr. Williams has experience in the development, distribution, integration, and commissioning of the majority of our nation's aviation systems. His division developed replacement software and hardware for the FAA's HOST air traffic control system, as well as the FAA's Oceanic Air Traffic Control equipment. Mr. Williams taught air traffic control at the FAA's Air Traffic Academy in Oklahoma City and worked in the FAA Requirements Division in Washington, DC where he developed training requirements for the FAA's National Airspace Plan. He retired from the FAA as Division Manager of the Western-Pacific Region. He also served as Director of Air Traffic for a major airline, as well as Acting Senior Director for their Systems Operations Center. Mr. Williams has been a principal in Williams Aviation Consultants, Inc., GEOCRIS Consultants, Inc., and G & C Aviation Consulting, Inc. since retiring from the FAA in March of 1998.

Mr. Sakai is a retired member of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Senior Executive Service. He worked for the FAA's Airway Facilities as an Electronic Engineer for 34 years, both in the field and at the Washington Headquarters.

Michael F. Brown has been the Director, Office of Information Systems Security (ISS), at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) since April of 2001. Prior to assuming the duties of the Director, Brown was the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Army National Guard from October 1999 through April 2001. On May 31, 2001, Brown retired at the rank of Colonel from the Army with 32 years of total service. While on Active Duty, he held several key positions within the Army prior to his assignment as the CIO. While at Fort Gordon, he served as the Senior Advisor to the Office Chief of Signal. In his assignment to the ICorps G-6 office at Fort Lewis, Wash., he became the Mobile Subscriber Equipment fielding officer for the Corps. He was also charged with supervising the Communication Plans and COMSEC offices, which managed Joint deployments to Korea and Europe. As the Director of the Army's Information Assurance Office, Brown formulated the Information Assurance Programs for the Active Army, the National Guard, and the United States Army Reserve. He has developed the defense in depth strategy to improve the security posture of Army installations as well as tactical units. Additionally, he was charged with the vulnerability analysis of all RDA programs and weapons systems that supported the First Digitized Force. He was also responsible for formulating and implementing the Army's Public Key Infrastructure. Brown's awards include the Legion of Merit (2), Meritorious Service Medal (2), Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (2), Humanitarian Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Staff Badge, and the Order of Mercury Award. In 1999, he was recognized as one of the top 100 Federal employees. Brown is a native of Niagara Falls, N.Y. He received his Bachelor of Science in education from the State University of New York at Geneseo, his Master of Education from the University of Pennsylvania at Bloomsburg and his public school administrative degree from Bucknell University.