Officers and Board of Directors

Dear Website Visitor,

Thank you for your interest in learning about OAA's leadership. Our Board of Director positions are filled with members of the aviation/airport community from across the State of Ohio. To be a successful Officer and/or Director, one must have a service-minded heart to move the future of Ohio aviation to great heights. These individuals volunteer a tremendous amount of time to fulfill their roles for the betterment of Ohio aviation. If you find yourself meeting one of our Officers or Directors, please give them the thanks they deserve for moving Ohio's aviation forward! If you want to join the ranks of these fine individuals, please scroll to the bottom of the page for more details.

Thanks for your interest!

Stacey Heaton, AAE
Executive Director

Interested in serving on the Board? Go here for details.

Officers

	President Lance Wanamaker Michael Baker International, Inc. Email: [email protected]
	Vice President Russell Mills, PhD Bowling Green State University Email: [email protected] Other Service: -Chair, Advocacy Committee -Member, Education Committee
	Treasurer Gary Folden Jefferson County Airpark Email: [email protected] Other Service: -Chair, Finance and Audit Committee
	Secretary Rick McQueen Akron-Canton Airport Email: [email protected] Other Service: -Chair, Audit Subcommittee -Member, Administrative Committee -Member, Advocacy Committee
	Immediate Past President Tory Richardson, AAE Columbus Regional Airport Authority Email: [email protected] Other Service: -Chair, Administrative Committee
	Past President Greg Heaton Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. Email: [email protected] Other Service: -Member, Advocacy Committee -Member, Conference Committee -Member, Administrative Committee

Board of Directors

	Director (Through 4/2019) Scott Gibbons, AAE Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport Email: [email protected] Other Service: -Member, Communications Committee
	Director (Through 4/2019) Seth Young The Ohio State University Center for Aviation Studies Email: [email protected]
	Director (Through 4/2019) Tom Mochty, Woolpert Inc. Email: [email protected] Other Service: -Chair, Conference Committee -Member, Education Committee -Member, Membership Committee
	Director (Through 4/2020) Terry Slaybaugh Dayton International Airport Email: [email protected] Other Service: -Member, Advocacy Committee -Member, Conference Committee
	Director (Through 4/2020) Russell Kline Dayton International Airport Email: [email protected] Other Service: -Member, Advocacy Committee -Member, Conference Committee -Member, Membership Committee
	Director (Through 4/2020) Brian Crosier Stantec Consulting Inc. Email: [email protected] Other Service: -Member, Conference Committee

	Director (Through 4/2020) Justin Anderson Columbus Regional Airport Authority Email: [email protected] Other Service: -Member, Education Committee
	Director (Through 4/2021) Matt McVicker Findlay Airport Email: [email protected] Other Service: -Chair, Education Committee -Member, Membership Committee
	Director (Through 4/2021) Maria Benovic C&S Companies Email: [email protected] Other Service: -Chair, Membership Committee
	Director (Through 4/2021) Lisa Dalpiaz Akron-Canton Airport Email: [email protected] Other Services: -Chair, Communications Committee
	Director (Through 4/2021) Joe Rotterdam Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority Email: [email protected] Other Services: -Member, Communications Committee

Board of Directors Particulars

The officers of the association, together with the two past presidents and nine directors, that are members in good standings, elected at large at the Annual Business Meeting of OAA, shall constitute the Board of Directors which shall conduct the business of OAA.

Term

Directors shall be elected for 3-year terms, with terms staggered so that three Directors are elected each year.

Meetings

The board typically meets monthly on the first Thursday from 1 pm to 3 pm. As the Officers and Directors come from around the state, meetings try to alternate between central Ohio and outside of central Ohio.

Overall Responsibilities

Value and respect other board members and staff
Implement decisions with consensus
Focus on policy matters
Participate in organizational direction decisions
Understand organizational provisions – financial structure and operational foundations
Value membership opinions, needs, and wants
Serve with high ethical standards
Contribute to the board’s and society’s success
Celebrate success
Be an active/involved board member
Represent the association with integrity, commitment, and respect

Specific Responsibilities

Attend and participate in board meetings. Plan your calendar in advance so that you can be present.
Provide a written report in advance of the board meeting.
Read the board packet in advance of the board meeting.
Attend the annual conference.
Coordinate (one) 1 project per year. This can include working as a liaison with a committee, implementing an ongoing project or working with a task force on a new project.
Assist the Executive Committee as needed to accomplish their annual goals.
Promptly renew membership each year.
Agree to the terms provided in the Conflict of Interest, Whistleblower and Retention Policies.
Familiarize and use as an ongoing reference the board-only portal and its contents.
Assist with orienting and mentoring new board members.
Leave/resign respectfully from the board if you find yourself in a situation where you cannot devote time and attention that the position and OAA deserves.

Interested in Volunteering?
If you are interested in volunteering on a committee or serving on the Board of Directors for the Ohio Aviation Association, please read through the responsibilities above and be familiar with the Constitution & Bylaws, found here. You should have the heart to serve all aviation in Ohio, and have the support of your employer as our monthly meetings occur during the day throughout Ohio. Please provide our Executive Director, Stacey Heaton, with your Statement of Interest, including your resume, by February 1, 2019 at [email protected]