The Aviation Council
of Pennsylvania (ACP) consists of airports, fixed-base operators, corporate
flight departments, air charter operators, and other aviation organizations
and suppliers all working together to improve and promote aviation throughout
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The purpose of the ACP is to represent
the Pennsylvania aviation 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.
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.
President
Richard Holes, P.E.
L.R. Kimball |
Vice President
Kevin Boardman
Berwind Corporation |
Treasurer
John Mininger
Bucks County Airport Authority |
Secretary
Stephanie Saracco, A.A.E. Allegheny County Airport Authority |
Immediate Past
President
Jay Beratan |
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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
|
Kevin Boardman
Berwind Corporation |
Barry Centini Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport |
Scott Gray
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
Air BP Aviation Services |
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 |
Sara Walfoort
Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission |
Robert Rockmaker,
A.A.E.
Executive Director |
Marvin Miller
Legislative Liaison |
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
Barry Centini, 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
Carl Atkins
& David Holman, Co-Chairs
To assist and develop programs which will benefit fixed base operators, flight schools and charter operators.
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.
Small Airports
Carl Atkins, Chairperson
David Holman
To assist the small airports in Pennsylvania and support their ongoing
needs.
Supplier
Dan Gallogly, Chairperson
To develop and maintain strong communications with the aviation vendor
community.
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