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WELCOME TO THE AVIATION COUNCIL OF PENNSYLVANIA
The Aviation Council of Pennsylvania (ACP) consists of airports, fixed-base operators, flight schools, business aircraft operators, aerospace manufacturers and suppliers, air charter operators, and other aviation organizations and suppliers all working together to improve and promote aviation and aerospace throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The purpose of the ACP is to represent the Pennsylvania aviation and aerospace community in matters involving government and private sector interests; to improve and promote aviation in partnership with local, state and federal government; and to increase and enhance public awareness of aviation and aerospace


New Transportation Funding Report Click Here To View Report

All modes of transportation in Pennsylvania require additional funding. For nearly 3 decades Aviation has not had an increase to meet the airport infrastructure funding needs. The Transportation Funding Advisory Commission (TFAC) has completed their assignment for Governor Corbett on this much needed workscope. Without a well maintained and modern transportation multi modal system, Pennsylvania will not be a leader. Our State will become less attractive to both existing and new business prospects who are looking to make the Keystone State their home.


ACP OFFICERS and BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The ACP is served by Officers and a Board of Directors elected to office by the membership of the Council. The Officers and Board of Directors are all volunteers offering their time and expertise in the promotion and development of aviation for the future.

ACP Officers are elected to the respective post by the Board of Directors. Each Officer shall serve a one (1) year term and may be re-elected to the office for one (1) additional term of one year.

2013 Officers

President
Kevin Boardman
Berwind Corporation
Vice President
Stephanie Saracco, A.A.E.
Allegheny County Airport Authority
Treasurer
John Mininger
Bucks County Airport Authority
Secretary
Scott Gray, C.M., C.A.E.
Washington County Airport
Immediate Past President
Richard Holes, P.E.
L.R. Kimball
 

ACP Board of Directors
The management and direction of the Council and the conduct of its affairs are under the control of the Board of Directors. Each director is elected to office by a majority of the membership of the Council. The Board shall consist of no less than eleven (11) or more than twenty-one (21) members. Each member of the Board of Directors shall serve a three (3) year term.

Carl Adkins
Avflight Harrisburg Corporation
Jay Beratan
RS&H
Kevin Boardman
Berwind Corporation
Barry Centini
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
Scott Gray C.M., C.A.E.
Washington County Airport
David Eberly, Jr.
Lancaster Airport
Timothy Edwards, A.A.E.
Harrisburg International Airport
Mark Gale, A.A.E.
Philadelphia International Airport
Dan Gallogly
EPIC Aviation LLC
Dorith Hakim
Sikorsky Global Helicopters
Tom Hart
Williamsport Regional Airport
Paul C. Heintz
Obermayer, Rebmann, Maxwell & Hippel, L.L.P.
Richard Holes, P.E.
L.R. Kimball
David Holman
Pittsburgh Jet Center
Lowell Levengood John Mininger
Bucks County Airport Authority
Roger Moog Bryan Rodgers
University Park Airport
Stephanie Saracco, A.A.E.
Allegheny County Airport Authority
John Graham III
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
Robert Rockmaker, A.A.E.
Executive Director
Marvin Miller
Legislative Liaison


ACP Honorary Board of Directors

Ed Siefken  


2013 Aviation Council Committees
The Aviation Council has standing and special committees to study and make recommendations to the Board of Directors and to carry out specific assignments as needed. Experienced committee members are available to assist Council members with aviation related projects and concerns.

Aerospace Development
Roger Moog & Dorith Hakim, Co-Chairs
To assist existing aviation and aerospace firms located in Pennsylvania and to attract new firms to locate in the state.

Annual Conference
David Eberly, Chairperson
To develop and manage the annual PA Aviation Conference. .

Annual Conference Site Selection
Chris Rodgers, Chairperson
To request proposals from organizations interested in hosting the annual PA Aviation Conference.

Awards, Education and Scholarship
Lowell Levengood, Chairperson
To organize and administer the selection process for scholarship awards and to recognize individuals and organizations for their contributions to aviation. To recommend and establish aviation education programs and aid in the coordination of aviation programs and institutions within the Commonwealth.

By-Laws
Jay Beratan, Chairperson
To review the By-Laws bi-annually and make recommendations for By-Law revisions to the Board of Directors.

Corporate Operators
Kevin Boardman, Chairperson
To assist and develop a good work environment for business aviation.

Finance
John Mininger, Chairperson
To manage the financial affairs of the Council to include preparing budgets, managing investments, preparing regular financial statements and conduct an annual audit of the Council.

Fixed Base Operation/Small Airports Committee
Carl Atkins & David Holman, Co-Chairs
To assist and develop programs which will benefit fixed base operators, flight schools, charter operators and small airports.

Legislative/Public Affairs
Barry Centini, Chairperson
To monitor and work closely on those legislative matters that affect the Council membership on a national, state and local level.

Membership
Stephanie Saracco, Chairperson
To oversee in the planning and organizing for a continuous membership growth and maintenance program.

Nominating
Jay Beratan, Chairperson
To recommend from the membership, a slate of qualified council members for the Board of Directors. This recommendation shall be made to the membership at its Annual Meeting.

Supplier
Dan Gallogly, Chairperson
To develop and maintain strong communications with the aviation vendor community.



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