THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE OF EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY SPRING 2017

PILOT SHORTAGE Despite claims of ‘wolf crying,’ the aviation industry is facing a big numbers challenge.

PAGE 12 FROM THE INTERIM PRESIDENT Spring 2017 24 Volume 13, No. 1 Lift, the alumni magazine of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, is published twice annually (spring and fall). For Embry-Riddle’s Engineering and Aerospace Innovation Copyright © 2017 global base of Complex (MicaPlex) on our Daytona Beach Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University accomplished Campus, which opened March 23. Our new Florida/Arizona/Worldwide 600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd. alumni, the horizon research park will support entrepreneurs and Daytona Beach, FL 32114 looks bright and startups to lead the next wave of industry All rights reserved 8 clear. We are innovation and job creation. This first phase of Interim Senior Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations building on our construction includes business acceleration Lee Williams, CFRE 90-year history of and incubation capabilities, flex-lease space Senior Executive Director of Development innovation to ensure and cutting-edge instrumentation. Soon, a Christopher Lambert, J.D. Executive Director of Alumni Relations the institution flies second building will begin that will include Bill Thompson (’87, PC) even higher in the future. We are also helping a wind tunnel and test facility featuring the Senior Director of Alumni & Development Communications the aviation and aerospace industries to address most advanced measurement capabilities in Anthony Brown challenges and seize new opportunities as its class. Meanwhile, we continue to work Director of Alumni & Development Communications/Editor they arise. We have continued to strive toward on some 250 ongoing research projects to Sara Withrow doubling our research enterprise within the next prepare our students for a broad range of Assistant Director of Alumni 20 12 5 & Development Communications five to 10 years. Our elite community of alumni career opportunities. Melanie Stawicki Azam represent our greatest achievement, and we In this issue, we highlight our efforts Communications Specialist IN OTHER WORDS ALUMNI @WORK Alan Marcos Pinto Cesar remain grateful for your continuing support. to better understand and mitigate the pilot 5 Fighting the 20 The Toymaker I have been honored to serve as your shortage and its impacts on the aviation CONTRIBUTORS Good Fight Luc Bausch (‘89, PC) turns lifelong interim president. Now, I am excited about industry. For the past several years, Embry- Melanie Hanns, Director of Media Relations Former Air Force flight test hobby into thriving business Jason Kadah, Director of Communications 12 Embry-Riddle’s future under outstanding new Riddle has organized working summits for the and Marketing engineer Molly Mae Potter (‘07, DB) GIVING TO EMBRY-RIDDLE leadership. Dr. P. Barry Butler, former executive airlines and conducted research in the area of Daryl LaBello, Multimedia Producer The Pull becomes a voice for female veterans vice president and provost at the University pilot supply and demand to help confront the David Massey, Multimedia Producer 22 The Art and Science Molly Mae Potter (‘07, DB) of Aviation of Iowa, was named Embry-Riddle’s sixth issue. On April 3, we hosted a lively Lift, Off WINGS OF LEGACY Bob Score, Media Production Coordinator of the Pilot Helen Wessel funds chair to president, having received the full endorsement the Page discussion and in-depth examination Chris Warren 6 A Living History establish a new aerospace of the Presidential Search Committee and of the pilot shortage issue. If you missed it, Published by MANIFEST LLC Shortage Remembering the No. 5 physiology program the Faculty Advisory Committee. Dr. Butler’s you can view a recording of the event at Senior Editor Forces of demand British Flying Training School expertise in aeronautical, astronautical and lift.erau.edu/videos-spring-2017. Don Sears through memorial ALUMNI IN ACTION Art Director (and experts) confirm mechanical engineering and his extensive Through Embry-Riddle’s new ResearchER Carolyn Miller 24 the shortage is real Clean Energy contributions to aerospace science make him magazine, which debuted in March, and Production Manager Lori Orient 8 On the Fast Track Pioneer uniquely well-suited to help Embry-Riddle related news on our website, we will keep Greg Zupkus (‘86, DB) creates the Senior Production Technology Specialist An inside look at how Embry- achieve the next level of excellence. you well-informed of our progress to achieve Sonia Fitzgerald Riddle students and alumni first for-profit wind power plant Dr. Butler has joined Embry-Riddle at the next level of excellence, honoring our Project Manager are fully prepped to take off in Connecticut Wesley Bresette an exciting time in the institution’s history. university and your legacy with us. Thank you with the major airlines This year, U.S. News & World Report for the good work that you do in your careers Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity CHECK OUT THE named Embry-Riddle Worldwide as No. 1 and communities. Please be sure to share Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, LIFT WEBSITE! in the nation for offering the best online your ideas with Dr. Butler, and join me in age, national origin, handicap, veteran’s Read Lift on your desktop, tablet or status or sexual orientation. bachelor’s degree programs. Embry-Riddle’s welcoming him to the university as we move Nonprofit identification: 59-0936101. phone, and get immediate access top-ranked aerospace engineering bachelor’s forward together. Change address, unsubscribe or email the to video and other web extras. editor at [email protected]. programs are already renowned nationally lift.erau.edu PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER and internationally. Sincerely yours, With our research successes, Embry-Riddle Karen A. Holbrook, Ph.D. 2 Chatter 4 Feedback 26 Alumni News 32 Class Notes is poised to become a premier source of News and notes Embry-Riddle alumni A message from the Find out what your transformative science and engineering, and from the world of and friends offer Alumni Association, fellow alumni are up the world’s leading aviation university. Key to Embry-Riddle comments and opinions upcoming events and more to now those efforts is the debut of the John Mica INTERIM PRESIDENT ZUPKUS: PAUL R. VALLILLO, ESQ.; ILLUSTRATION: RAUL ARIAS; POTTER: NATALIE CASS NATALIE POTTER: ARIAS; RAUL ESQ.; ILLUSTRATION: VALLILLO, R. ZUPKUS: PAUL ON THE COVER: Illustration by Raul Arias

LIFT SPRING 2017 ALUMNI.ERAU.EDU 1 NEWS & NOTES FROM THE WORLD OF EMBRY-RIDDLE No. 1 Online Educator Embry-Riddle Worldwide ranked at top CHATTER for undergraduate distance learning Once again, Embry-Riddle launched its dis- reputation, stu- Welcome, Aeronautical University’s tance learning and dent services and Worldwide Campus has been online programs technology. ranked No. 1 in U.S. News & World as Worldwide, it “We are set- Barry Butler! Report’s 2017 list for best online was natural for the ting the standard Embry-Riddle names bachelor’s degrees in the nation. university to lever- for world-class, This is the fourth consecu- age its global repu- unparalleled online permanent president ALTIMETER: tive year that Embry-Riddle tation of excellence and education,” says Jason HIGH POINTS AT Worldwide (online.erau.edu) faculty expertise in aviation M. Ruckert, vice chancellor for EMBRY-RIDDLE secured a coveted spot. Last year, and aerospace. We continue to online education. “By constantly n Feb. 14, Embry-Riddle’s Board of Embry-Riddle Worldwide tied move forward, constantly finding integrating new technologies Trustees unanimously appointed Associate Professor Jackie for first and was listed as No. 1 new ways to provide even more such as virtual reality, artificial P. Barry Butler to be the university’s Luedtke of the Prescott Best Online Bachelor’s Degree valuable, more personal atten- intelligence and virtual labora- sixth president. Campus’ College of Aviation Program for Veterans. tion to our students.” tories, we are preparing our stu- “I’m thrilled to be named receives the 2016 V.L. Laursen “This ranking honors the U.S. News & World Report dents to obtain the career they Embry-Riddle’s next president, Award for “outstanding Oand I look forward to building upon the decades of experience and com- ranks online bachelor’s degree desire, and to flourish as leaders contributions to aerospace mitment to quality, real-world and programs and graduate busi- for years to come.” outstanding global reputation of the education” from the University list to the final approval of the board of trustees, innovative higher education that ness programs in the following Embry-Riddle Worldwide university,” Butler said to a crowd of stu- ALTIMETER (CONTINUED) Aviation Association. there was one name that consistently rose to the Embry-Riddle Worldwide has categories: student engagement, serves more than 22,000 stu- dents, faculty and staff assembled in the top. And that was Dr. Butler,” says Mori Hosseini The Daytona Beach Campus’ been known for since its incep- admissions selectivity (gradu- dents online and at 125 campuses Jim Henderson Administration and Welcome (HonDoc ’13; ’78, ’79, ’82, DB), chairman of the Embry-Riddle Worldwide Women’s Soccer team receives tion in 1971,” says Chancellor John ate business programs), faculty in the United States and globally. Center building the following day. “I want to opens a new campus in North Embry-Riddle Board of Trustees and chairman of the National Soccer Coaches R. Watret. “When Embry-Riddle credentials and training, peer — Melanie Hanns partner with all of you to define the future of Charleston, S.C. the Presidential Search Committee. Association of America Team Embry-Riddle, the research we do, the educa- Butler says he is particularly excited to join Academic Award for achieving tional programs we deliver and our engagement Air Force ROTC Det. 028 at the Embry-Riddle because of the university’s aviation the highest GPA of any soccer with alumni as we move forward.” Prescott Campus is named team, men or women — at any to as many as 60 students, will require comple- focus. “It’s amazing for me to be part of an insti- Butler’s official duties as president began 2016 Best Air Force Large NCAA Divisions I, II, III and Florida, Embry-Riddle and Silver tion of an undergraduate degree at Embry-Riddle’s tution with such a history, with a group of people Detachment of the Year; Maj. March 13. NAIA level — in the nation for Airways Provide Pilot Pathway Daytona Beach Campus. who have the same passion that I have — the Shane Richardson, director 2015-16. After satisfying academic and training quali- Midwestern Roots passion for aeronautics,” says Butler, who earned of operations for Det. 028, is In a continuing effort to help resolve the national fications, these students would serve as flight Butler comes to Embry-Riddle from the his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in aeronauti- the 2016 AFROTC Education Worldwide Campus Assistant Flight Commander of the Year; professional pilot-supply shortage, the State of instructors at the university for a minimum of three University of Iowa, where he was executive vice cal and astronautical engineering and a Ph.D. in Professor and Research and Tech. Sgt. April Fargher, Florida, Embry-Riddle and Silver Airways are part- semesters. The grant then provides opportunities president and provost and a longtime assistant mechanical engineering, all from the University of Chair David C. Ison (’03, WW) the non-commissioned offi- for these students to be offered jobs as profes- professor in the mechanical and industrial engi- is elected President of the nering to offer financial assistance and a direct Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. cer in charge of Det. 028, sional pilots at Silver Airways, which operates neering department. University Aviation Association pathway for students to jobs at the Florida-based Butler is married to Audrey Butler, Ph.D., a lec- is the Southwest Region’s for 2017. air carrier. The partnership also supports Florida’s more routes within Florida and between Florida “It is important to note that Dr. Butler received turer in chemical and biochemical engineering at Personnelist of the Year. aviation economy and its future. and the Bahamas than any other airline. 100 percent endorsement from everyone involved the University of Iowa. The Prescott Campus’ Industrial The Professional Pilot Apprenticeship/Internship “An initiative such as this reflects the unfail- in this search. All of the way through the short — Melanie Hanns Psychology and Safety program (PPAI) Grant program focuses on increasing the level ing commitment by the State of Florida, the is ranked No. 1 in the nation for and number of potential pilots coming to the state to aviation industry and higher education to instill “Best Value in Occupational earn their undergraduate degrees and professional valuable, affordable and quality skills, knowl- Safety Degree Programs” by pilot certifications. The grant, which could be offered edge, experience and opportunity to its future,” CollegeValuesOnline.com. says Embry-Riddle Interim Game Time The Daytona Beach Campus’ President Karen A. Holbrook. and business for Aerospace and Occupational New games, animation students interested Safety program is ranked No. 4. The program is supported by a degree to launch at $2 million university grant by Florida Prescott Campus in pursuing careers in Maneesh Sharma, former dean Gov. Rick Scott’s Florida First budget. virtual reality, aviation of the School of Business at All designated funds will be used to To prepare students for high- simulation, computer- Tiffin University, is named dean cover costs to the students, includ- demand technology careers, aided design systems, of the Worldwide Campus ing the certifications — Certified Embry-Riddle has launched animation, computer College of Business. Flight Instructor, Certified Flight a new Bachelor of Science games and more. Instructor Instrument, Multi Engine degree in Simulation Science, “We have built a Brian Roggow (’05, PC), avia- Instructor, Airline Transport Pilot/ Games and Animation. compelling simulation program professor and chair of the new Bureau of Labor Statistics tion safety program manager Certification Training Program — as This unique program — using the formidable strengths program at Embry-Riddle. reports the category most in at the Prescott Campus, is the only one in Arizona — of our long-respected engi- Graduates will have strong demand nationally is software selected Federal Aviation well as hourly rates for the rental of Administration Safety Team aircraft, fuel, flight training devices, combines computer science, neering and aviation expertise job prospects. Information developers, with a 17 percent (FAAST) Representative of the full flight simulators, all instructional aeronautics, mathematics, for a career path that is ripe technology is among the increase expected between Year for his region in the 2017 materials and tests. physics, engineering, military with professional opportunity,” fastest-growing fields in the 2014 and 2024. FAA General Aviation Awards. — Melanie Hanns science, security management says Paul Hriljac, mathematics United States today. The U.S. — Jason Kadah

2 LIFT SPRING 2017 ALUMNI.ERAU.EDU LIFT SPRING 2017 ALUMNI.ERAU.EDU 3 COMMENTS AND OPINIONS FROM EMBRY-RIDDLE ALUMNI AND FRIENDS IN OTHER WORDS Sidebar Head FEEDBACK University Sidebar body, sometimes copy is bold like a lead in, Fighting the Good Fight URLs are Medium, sidebar italic copy Former Air Force flight test engineer looks like this

Sigma Alpha Tau Fraternity, circa 1956-57 becomes voice for female veterans

BY MOLLY MAE POTTER (’07, DB) of mental health treatment, I was FROM THE EDITOR Am. I spent the next 10 years flying wide honorably discharged from the body jets, DC-10 and Airbus A300, before Pan It all started out as a joke: An old Air Force in November 2013 with he spring 2017 Lift, Off the Page event took place April 3. Am went out of business in 1991. Now, I live friend of mine nicknamed me Bella by my side. But the struggle Our panel of alumni and faculty subject matter experts on a farm in Western North Carolina with my “Ms. Veteran America” when she continued. I had to find a job and a wife, Gail, our dog, Nick, and eight cats. learned that I was advocating for new identity. I eventually settled in took a deeper dive into the pilot shortage, its causes, Richard “Dick” W. Keenan veterans with post-traumatic stress Austin, Texas, working as an engi- ramifications and potential remedies. If you missed it, (’58, MC, Non-degree) disorder (PTSD). She looked up neer for Dell Technologies, where Certificate in Business Piloting, University of “Ms. Veteran” in an online search I’m currently an engineering opera- watch it here: lift.erau.edu/videos-spring-2017. Miami, in partnership with Embry-Riddle engine to find a funny picture and tions director. I also started helping Be sure to check out the web exclusives included with this edition. make a meme in my honor. To her other veterans who were struggling T Poor Photo Choice surprise, she discovered that Ms. with post-deployment issues and Tell us what you think about the pilot shortage at lift.erau.edu/ I think that the picture of Mr. [Greg] Feith Veteran America was not only a coping with the transition back to shortage-survey. And see what others are saying about it. Alumni on page 28 [fall 2016: A Living Legend by real organization, but that I would civilian life. No Accident] is disrespectful to those who qualify for its annual competition. Molly Mae Potter and industry representatives weighed in on the topic at Embry-Riddle’s perished in that tragic accident. An accident I was quick to push back. “I do not A Life-Changing Event 2016-17 Industry/Career Expos: lift.erau.edu/videos-spring-2017. investigator should show respect and dignity do pageants,” I told her. But when When I joined the Ms. Veteran at all times. I am disappointed that the maga- I researched the competition, I learned that it really wasn’t America competition, my work with veterans expanded. I Share your opinions on the pilot shortage or other Lift topics anytime: zine chose to run such a distasteful photo. a pageant. The Ms. Veteran America competition is a move- was able to unite with women veterans across the country. Email [email protected]. Craig S. Aber (‘94, DB) ment to unite women veterans from all eras of war and all I finally felt that I had found my calling in life — to be a voice B.S. Aeronautical Science military services to raise awareness in their communities for women veterans who did not have an advocate to fight —SARA WITHROW, EDITOR about the growing demographic of homeless women veter- for them. EDITOR’S NOTE: The photo referenced shows ans with children in this country. I entered the competition During the 10-month competition, contestants are former National Transportation Safety Board in January 2016. judged on their advocacy work, fundraising, a talent that investigator Greg Feith posing among aircraft makes them unique, and their knowledge of the military, wreckage. Taken in 1980, the image docu- The Backstory current events and the history of women in the military. In ments Feith’s excitement at having discov- I joined the Air Force in 2007, just weeks after graduating a year’s time, I raised more than $17,500 for Final Salute Inc., ered his “calling” for accident investigation. from Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus with a degree which provides housing for homeless women veterans and University of Miami/Embry-Riddle well using the T-50, also known as the Still a student at the time, it was the first in engineering physics. I was serving as a munitions test their children. I also became a City of Austin Commissioner Business Pilot Course “Bamboo Bomber,” because it was made wreck he had investigated on his own. engineer and soon found myself in my dream job as a flight on Veterans Affairs and vice president of government and The day after my discharge from the U.S. Air of wood (no joke) and powered by two No disrespect to the victims of the tragedy test engineer. However, a deployment to Afghanistan in industry relations for the Texas State Air Force Association. Force in August 1956, I left Portland, Ore., Jacobs 245-horsepower engines. was intended. 2010 turned my world around. What I saw and experienced When I wasn’t at a local veterans event, I was studying for Miami to start my classes with Embry- Our Embry-Riddle instructors told us there could not be erased, and my life and career quickly fell military history and reading up on current events. It was Riddle in conjunction with the University of about the Professional Aviation Fraternity, apart. I became depressed. I had panic attacks in my sleep, a full year of not only learning, but also connecting to my Miami (U of M). The course was called the Sigma Alpha Tau, and encouraged all of us which led to insomnia. I had sporadic short-term memory community — something that I had missed doing since Business Pilot course. to join. We had dinners and hosted well- loss — and I became anorexic. Because of my status as a leaving home for college in 2003. We took our aviation courses and oth- known speakers in the aviation industry. We TALK TO US flight test engineer, I did not seek help for fear of losing the The hard work paid off. On Oct. 9, I was awarded ers at U of M leading to a B.A. degree with had no alcohol or dancing girls. I guess you security and medical clearance status required for my job. I the 2016 Ms. Veteran America title and crown. And I We invite your feedback on Lift a major in Aviation, and we did our flying can’t have it all. The photo (displayed above) suffered alone for years, but with the support of my military earned the privilege of traveling the country for a year to content or topics related to the at the old Tamiami Airport on 8th Street. was taken about 1956-57 of select fraternity command and my family, I finally sought professional help. advocate on behalf of women veterans and their families. university. Letters may be edited for Embry-Riddle hired the instructors in members. Sitting, far right, is Bob Kane, In 2013, I was diagnosed with PTSD and traumatic brain Sharing my personal story of struggle and recovery has style, length and clarity. Submission injury. During my treatment, I was provided a service dog not only helped me grow stronger as an individual; it has meteorology, navigation, etc., and U of M our department head, and far left is Mr. does not guarantee publication. CTA HEAD employed those teaching radar meteorology McHenry, one of our teachers. I am standing, named Bella, who is trained to interrupt night terrorsCta andbody copy, alsoitalics helped, bold other veterans get the support that they, like I, and subjects, such as accounting, statistics fourth from left, and the tall guy in the center EMAIL: [email protected] provide comfort during panic attacks. Following months once feared to seek. and other boring studies. is my friend Bill McMillin. Bill died in 2015. WRITE: Lift Editor I had my private pilot certificate and I went on to work as a DC-3 copilot for ERAU Alumni Relations was working on my commercial and multi- Northeast Airlines and ultimately ended up 600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd. SEND US YOUR STORY In Other Words gives you the opportunity to share your industry-related engine ratings, and our chief pilot was at National Airlines (NAL) flying as a B727 Daytona Beach, FL 32114 or personal perspective with Lift readers. Email submissions/proposals to [email protected].

Mr. Delgado. My multi-engine training went captain. In 1980, NAL was bought by Pan CASS NATALIE

4 LIFT SPRING 2017 ALUMNI.ERAU.EDU LIFT SPRING 2017 ALUMNI.ERAU.EDU 5 Britain. “The lack of blackouts, driving on the right summertime with their heavy wool jackets and almost WINGS OF and having plenty of food, butter, jam (jelly) and sugar, passing out from the heat,” Kirkpatrick says. LEGACY fruit and seeing lots of the sun” were all highlights he During training breaks, the cadets would sometimes cited in his letters. Hogarth’s life and his experience at hitchhike to the nearby beach towns or ride an impro- No. 5 BFTS are memorialized by his daughter, Jenifer vised bus to West Palm Beach. “The families in West A. Harding, in her book, George Hogarth, Clewiston Palm Beach really opened their homes to the British and Beyond. cadets,” Neyhart says. A Living “The facility had an Olympic-size swimming pool and very nice tennis courts,” adds Jeff Barwick, former Remembering No. 5 BFTS director of the Clewiston Museum, which includes a Today, nothing remains of the original Riddle Field. No. 5 BFTS exhibit. “Mr. Riddle was very fluent in the The area is now home to Airglades Airport, a county- Embry-Riddle President John McKay History congratulates a cadet at graduation. world of tennis. He was able to get a world-class tennis owned, public-use airport, which has a display inside BY THE NUMBERS player, Donald Budge, to come and give some tennis the terminal commemorating No. 5 BFTS. lessons to the British cadets.” The Union Jack flies alongside the U.S. flag at No. 5 Memorial keeps British Flight Airglades Airport, in downtown Clewiston, and over Dual Wings the No. 5 BFTS burial plots in Arcadia. British Flying Training School and World War II era As Allied forces began beating back the Nazi front, The annual memorial draws hundreds of people Training demand for British pilots diminished, Harding says. This to a town of fewer than 8,000, Kirkpatrick says. Some School alive for Central Florida community led to some American cadets training at No. 5 BFTS have come for decades to share their stories. Harold and earning both U.S. and RAF wings. Retired U.S. Air Kosola (’62, ’63, MC), one of those longtime attendees, Force Maj. Charles “Chuck” Neyhart (’44, BFTS) was first connected with No. 5 BFTS when his uncle took 1941 1945 one. He was awarded his RAF wings from a British him on a tour of the active training facility at age 6. Opens Closes officer at a graduation ceremony on April 15, 1944, and “When I was the volunteer president of the early later that day he received his Army Air Corps wings Embry-Riddle Alumni Association in the 1970s, I 2,500 acres from a U.S. representative. made contact with the No. 5 BFTS cadets again, and size of site near Clewiston, Fla. The RAF training was much more stringent than I attended their reunion in Miami,” says Kosola, who American training, including more night flying, solo also traveled to Great Britain to attend BFTS reunions. $2 million flying and navigation, Neyhart says. The instructors In recent years, Harding created a biannual news- cost to build were American civilians employed by Embry-Riddle, letter to keep the surviving No. 5 BFTS graduates and but they followed the RAF flight regimen. An on-site their families connected. She publishes it with the help Chuck Neyhart 1 of 7 RAF wing commander provided oversight. Neyhart of Kosola and Barwick. British Flying went on to serve in World War II as a ferry pilot and later “I want to make sure that what I find out is writ- Training Schools in in the Korean War and in Vietnam. He retired in 1968. ten down so that my grandchildren will know what the United States their great-grandfather (and great-grandmother, of during World War II Community Support course) did during the war, what a difference it has The people of Clewiston were excited to see the foreign made to all of our lives and how wonderful and 60 aircraft cadets arrive from Canada by rail. The local newspaper heartwarming is the ongoing generosity of people fleet at opening would publish a story when each new group arrived. in Florida,” Harding says. “People remember them getting off the train in the For more: www.5bfts.org.uk. 1,800 RAF cadets trained

British airmen arrive in Clewiston, circa 1940s. 1,309 RAF cadets graduated

BY ALAN MARCOS PINTO CESAR “Our club participates, the community participates. 105 It’s a tradition,” says Judy Kirkpatrick, organizer of the U.S. Army Air Forces service held on Memorial Day each year in Rotary Club memorial. cadets graduated Arcadia, Fla., is especially significant for many Embry-Riddle started training pilots in 1941 for the early Embry-Riddle alumni and this Central U.S. Army Air Corps (later the U.S. Army Air Forces) 23 Florida community. The service remembers and the RAF at Carlstrom Field in Arcadia. As of RAF cadets died the 23 British Royal Air Force (RAF) cadets who September 1941, the training of RAF cadets moved to during training died during World War II at Embry-Riddle flight the newly constructed Riddle Field in Clewiston, Fla., training facilities. But it’s also a reminder of a and it became known as No. 5 BFTS. more patriotic era — and a time when nations At the time, the German Luftwaffe was hailing came together to fight a common enemy. devastation on the island empire, making flight training The Arcadia Rotary Club has organized too dangerous for the RAF on its home soil. As part the event since 1946 at a special area of Oak Ridge of the Lend-Lease Act signed by President Franklin Above: Jenifer A. Harding, Cemetery.A The Union Jack flag flies here above grave- Roosevelt, No. 5 BFTS was one of seven training right, and Susan Sweet stones for those cadets, as well as a stone for Embry- facilities erected throughout the United States. Phillips, the daughters of cadets who graduated from Riddle co-founder John Paul Riddle, who died in 1989. No. 5 BFTS, attend the 2016 A portion of Riddle’s ashes are buried here to com- Resort Lifestyle Memorial Day service in memorate his deep affinity for the No. 5 British Flying George Hogarth (’42, BFTS) arrived at Riddle Field for Arcadia, Fla. Right: Wing Commander Simon Twose Training School (BFTS) he established and the men basic training while construction was underway, but delivers the address at the CLEWISTON: SOUTHWEST FLORIDA LIBRARY NETWORK/CLEWISTON MUSEUM/UFDC.UFL.EDU NETWORK/CLEWISTON LIBRARY FLORIDA SOUTHWEST CLEWISTON: who gave their lives to the war effort. there were still many luxuries not available in war-torn A. HARDING JENIFER SUBMITTED BY MEMORIAL PHOTOS: 2015 service.

6 LIFT SPRING 2017 ALUMNI.ERAU.EDU LIFT SPRING 2017 ALUMNI.ERAU.EDU 7 Embry-Riddle is one of the only universities in the nation that offers flight training in a Flight Safety International FAA Level D CRJ 200 full-motion simulator. Below, current students Devin Ormond, left, and Hassan Amer practice their skills.

On the

fasttrackTO THE MAJOR AIRLINES How Embry-Riddle alumni and current students are super prepared for aviation careers

BY CHRIS WARREN

anielle Erlichman’s route to becoming a first For Erlichman, that exhilarating discovery flight officer for JetBlue began, appropriately, was the beginning of a fast-track journey into the thousands of feet in the air. Before the cockpit of a major carrier. Erlichman participated in Massachusetts native set foot in a class- Cape Air’s University Gateway Program, a unique room on Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach partnership between the airline and Embry-Riddle Campus, she was ensconced in the cockpit that provides a path for undergraduates to progress of a Cessna 172. “They take you on a dis- quickly from diploma to flight instructor to captain covery flight,” recalls Erlichman (’12, DB; at Cape Air — which helped her eventually earn a ’15, WW), who earned a B.S. and a Master JetBlue interview. “I feel extremely fortunate to in Aeronautical Science — and served as a have been a part of the University Gateway Program school flight instructor from 2011 to 2014. “They want because it brought me to exactly where I want to Dto share with you the experience and the love they be for the rest of my career,” says Erlichman. have of flying.” From Golden Eagle to Delta Pilot Erlichman’s story from campus to the cockpit is far from unique. Roy Evans II (’04, PC) spends his work- Danielle Erlichman, right, and Marisha Falk, ing life as a pilot of Delta Air Lines 757s and 767s. Four teams represented both Embry-Riddle alumnae, earned first place “When I went to Embry-Riddle, I knew I wanted attend the Prescott Campus because he wanted to Embry-Riddle in the 2016 in the collegiate division and second place Women’s Air Race Classic. overall in the 2012 Women’s Air Race Classic to fly airplanes for a living, but I had no idea what be part of the success of the Golden Eagles — which The contestants are flight competition. Right: Erlichman smiles that involved,” says Evans. “I was lucky to have col- to date have won 10 national championships. Evans pictured here with Prescott after completing her Airbus A320 type rating leagues, professors and mentors at Embry-Riddle became a member of the team that won the 2003 Campus Chancellor Frank at JetBlue in 2016. who showed me the way and enabled me to do National Intercollegiate Flying Association crown. Ayers, far right, and Daytona Beach Campus Flight what I do today.” Evans concedes it was not always easy to balance Training Department Chair As much as Evans values the practical education school and team activities. But the intense extra- Ken Byrnes, far left. Contest he received, his time as a member and coach of curricular activity — with 20 to 40 hours of Golden participation offers students hands-on, real-world the Golden Eagles Flight Team was the most forma- Eagles training per week — honed a competitive learning experiences.

SIMULATOR: DAVID MASSEY; AIR RACE CLASSIC TEAMS: DARYL LABELLO TEAMS: DARYL CLASSIC AIR RACE MASSEY; DAVID SIMULATOR: tive and influential. In fact, Evans was first drawn to mindset that helped him make the jump from

8 LIFT SPRING 2017 ALUMNI.ERAU.EDU LIFT SPRING 2017 ALUMNI.ERAU.EDU 9 Practice Like an Airline everyone in decisions,” he says. “Once you get to a Ryan Albrecht (’02, DB; ’09, WW), who did his flight big airplane, it’s a bunch of people running the show, training at the Daytona Beach Campus but took his and lessons from those crew resource management skills to the Prescott Campus, where he is now chief courses are used on a daily basis.” flight instructor, says creating an airlines-like atmosphere Nick Moore, a student at the Prescott Campus teaches effective aeronautical decision-making. “The and member of the Golden Eagles who will gradu- whole focus is to have someone step out of here and ate in 2018, says he’s looking forward to one day take with them a mental philosophy about what is having an office in the sky. “I feel like I’m on my way important in flying and a clear understanding of the with the experience and exposure I need, especially skills they need to master and sustain,” he says. because I’m doing it at a place that has such a known Rob Schwerd (’03, PC) says the emphasis on name in the industry.” functioning like an airline at Embry-Riddle was perfect preparation. Schwerd is a first officer on a Los Angeles- based Delta 737 and flies throughout Latin America, the Caribbean and North America. Accreditation With a team of people on his 737 today, Schwerd finds value in his Embry-Riddle coursework in crew Makes a Difference resource management. “We talked about how to Graduates of AABI programs like work together and to verbalize a problem and include Embry-Riddle are top performers

Pilots who complete an aviation degree and flight training at AABI-accredited* collegiate programs like Embry-Riddle perform better than any other entry-level pilots in regional airline training, according to the Pilot Source Study 2015, which analyzed training performance records from 19 U.S. Part 121 regional airlines. The study, which examined the training records of 6,734 pilots hired between Aug. 1, 2013, and sum- mer 2015, was co-led by Embry-Riddle associate professor Guy M. Smith and University of North Dakota professor Elizabeth Bjerke. Graduates of Embry-Riddle can also start working for an airline sooner. In 2014, Embry- Above: In-flight training is an SkyWest to Delta after 10 years. “When it comes to Riddle’s flight programs became the first invaluable component of the my day-to-day operations, I really notice where I’m in the country to receive Federal Aviation learning process. Here, student Flight simulator time helps prepare students for the real thing. Emma Grimes practices an excelling and where I’m falling short, and it really Administration approval for its Restricted ascent in the Embry-Riddle brings me back to the team and how we always had Airline Transport Pilot certification, making Cessna 172 training aircraft graduates eligible to be commercial pilots with along with flight instructor the drive to make ourselves better.” Abbie Pasmore, foreground. 250 to 500 fewer flight-training hours than Flight instructor Abbie Pasmore reviews preflight procedures Right: Hannah Rooney, right, a The Embry-Riddle Way those who complete nonqualified programs. flight instructor at the Prescott with student Eric Tetteh. Campus, tours the flight line Jerry Kidrick, chairman of the flight training depart- * Aviation Accreditation Board International with Erin Mann. ment at the Prescott Campus, says it’s not surprising that Embry-Riddle’s graduates have a high rate of success in aviation careers. “What you learn on day one here, you will carry with you for the next 40 years,” he says. He attributes the solid preparation students receive in part to the university’s state-of-the-art equipment and its fleet of training aircraft, which help students easily transition into any industry position. “We have glass cockpits in everything we fly here, all students are doing their flight planning on comput- ers, and there are computers in the airplanes. It’s a This time-honored dedication of instructor pilots look ahead at where the industry is going as airplanes pays serious dividends in their piloting careers. “When become more technologically advanced,” Kidrick says. it comes to hiring, flight instructor experience is looked While training on the best equipment matters, the upon very highly in the industry,” says Scott Reese quality of the people makes the biggest difference. Most (’94, WW), an assistant professor of aeronautical sci- Embry-Riddle flight instructors are graduates and follow ence and an Eagles Flight Team coach at the Daytona the school’s high-standards teaching approach, coined Beach Campus. “It’s because of the technical knowl- the Embry-Riddle Way of piloting, which dates back to edge they have, but it’s also because they have such

the training philosophy of co-founder John Paul Riddle. good decision-making abilities.” MASSEY DAVID LABELLO DARYL

10 LIFT SPRING 2017 ALUMNI.ERAU.EDU LIFT SPRING 2017 ALUMNI.ERAU.EDU 11 he aviation industry has its ups and downs, and Noel McDermott (’06, PC) has ridden the roller coaster. He survived the dismal post-9/11 period, when air travel declined so significantly that furloughs and pay cuts were the rule and the average starting pay for regional pilots hovered around $20,000. “There was a long stint where the joke was, ‘Would you like fries with your landing?’” T McDermott says.

THE OF THE PILOTPULL SHORTAGE BY SARA WITHROW AND MELANIE STAWICKI AZAM ILLUSTRATIONS BY RAUL ARIAS The recession of 2007-09 slowed the air Current and Future Availability of Airline Pilots found Indeed, The Boeing Company’s 2016 Pilot and transportation industry again, and McDermott unemployment for pilots was already low, averag- Technician Outlook predicts a need for 617,000 experienced his first furlough. ing 2.7 percent, a much lower rate than the overall new pilots worldwide over the next two decades, He landed at SeaPort Airlines, a startup Part 135 economy. Pilot pay and hiring at the time did not with Asia-Pacific requiring the most — 248,000. scheduled carrier based in Portland, Ore., flying indicate a shortage. That has since changed. “The China market continues to grow,” affirms Department of Transportation Essential Air Service “The pilot shortage is absolutely real and growing Matt Flaherty (‘03, PC; ‘07, DB), executive routes, among others. McDermott rose in the ranks significantly,” saysBrent Bowen, dean of the College director of enrollment and campus operations at to director of operations, but on Sept. 20, he watched of Aviation at the Prescott Campus. “Pilots are getting Embry-Riddle’s Asia Campus in Singapore. “Many helplessly as the carrier closed its doors after filing more pay now than in the last two decades.” predict the situation will only grow more dire as Chapter 7 bankruptcy. SeaPort publicly cited the cur- Entry-level pay for first officers at regional air- the manufacturers start to make good on their rent pilot shortage as a factor in its bankruptcy. lines has rebounded in the last year from “fast-food delivery of aircraft over the next 20 to 30 years. Not While some airlines are struggling to stay aloft, wages” to up to $60,000 with signing bonuses at properly planning for the growing pilot shortage the pilot is winning this latest turn in supply and select air carriers. could very well put some airlines out of business.” demand for the aviation industry. Justin Ingersoll (’08, PC), a pilot and flight training “To a pilot right now, the world is your oyster department manager at Envoy Air, a regional carrier Small Operators Are the Most Vulnerable and you just need to choose the color of pearl that and wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, In 2015 Ken Byrnes (’01, ’05, DB), flight training you want,” says McDermott, now a first officer at affirms the uptrend in pay. “The hourly base pay for department chair and assistant dean at the College Compass Airlines. first-year pilots at Envoy was increased in September of Aviation at the Daytona Beach Campus, led a 2016 by approximately 34 percent, with additional study examining pilot motivation and found that It’s ‘Absolutely Real’ signing bonuses of up to $22,100,” he says. roughly 30 percent of current Federal Aviation Significant increases in pay That strategy is allowing Envoy to meet its hiring Administration (FAA) Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)/ and hiring, coupled with low goals, which for 2017 is 750 new pilots, Ingersoll Commercial certificated pilots choose not to work unemployment, are accepted says. “With the beginning of 2017, Envoy is flowing in a cockpit — primarily because of insufficient pay WATCH economic indicators of a at least 30 pilots each month to American Airlines. and lifestyle issues. Hear what other labor supply shortage, accord- In addition, many pilots are getting hired at other Those “opt-outs” are contributing to the impact Embry-Riddle alumni ing to the U.S. Government major carriers, furthering the need for more new on smaller Part 135 scheduled-service carriers, as and aviation industry Accountability Office (GAO). hires to replace this attrition,” he says. well as some Part 121 regionals in the United States. Noel McDermott folks are saying about A 2014 GAO report on the “Everybody’s ultimate goal is to be a major the pilot shortage: Worldwide Problem airline pilot, so the regionals are the first ones to lift.erau.edu/ The pilot shortage goes beyond the United States. feel the pain,” Byrnes says. “It’s a vacuum.” videos-spring-2017 “This is a worldwide problem,” says Alan Stolzer, Based on available data, Byrnes predicts regional A COUNTER VIEW dean of the College of Aviation at the Daytona carriers and small cargo operators will have to replace “Depending upon who you talk to, there is no pilot Beach Campus. 10 to 15 percent of their pilot workforce each year shortage,” says Tim Brady, interim chancellor at for the foreseeable future because of demand from Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus and former the major airlines, coupled with attrition, retirements dean of the College of Aviation. and fleet growth. Those without the resources, or the The General Aviation Manufacturers Association’s backing of a major airline to attract and retain pilots, 2016 General Aviation Statistical Databook reports may not make it. there are 143,991 active pilots under age 65 with Airline The pilot shortage is also affecting flight training. Transport Pilot (ATP) certificates. Meanwhile, The “The pilot shortage has led to an instructor shortage,” Boeing Company’s 2016 Pilot and Technician Outlook says Juan Merkt, chair of the department of aeronau- predicts 112,000 new pilots will be needed overall for tical science at the Prescott Campus. Instructor pilot North America over the next 20 years. turnover is an issue at the Daytona Beach Campus, The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), International, the largest airline pilot union in the world, has stated publicly that there is no pilot shortage in the United States. According to its 2017 position paper, We Keep America Flying, “more than 25,500 [pilot] certificates have been issued since July 2013. This rate of issuance continues to exceed the most optimistic pilot fore- cast.” Furthermore, ALPA maintains that small com- GLOSSARY FOR munity, air-service challenges are due to economics, NON-AVIATORS not to pilot supply. Not sure what the difference But Brady cautions: “ALPA is right from a numeric is between Part 135 and Part and statistical standpoint, but I don’t think it’s a num- 121? We’ve created a glos- bers game. I think it’s a quality game.” sary for you: lift.erau.edu/ pilot-shortage

14 LIFT SPRING 2017 ALUMNI.ERAU.EDU LIFT SPRING 2017 ALUMNI.ERAU.EDU 15 as well. The university has established an incentive program that includes scholarships for flight instructor training and tuition benefits toward a graduate degree “The airlines are getting squeezed at both ends. to retain instructors. The major airlines seem to be exempt so far from There are fewer younger pilots entering the the shortage, but predictions are that they will ulti- field and fewer seasoned pilots transitioning Partnering mately be affected. “While the major airlines still have plenty of applicants, they are starting programs that out of the military to the airlines.” Together show they are viewing a longtime shortage,” says Costas Sivyllis (’12, DB), a first officer at United — KATHI DURST, CHIEF PILOT, AMERICAN AIRLINES for Future Airlines and a longtime liaison of the Air Line Pilots Association’s National Education Committee. “We, Pilots as an industry, need to keep attracting people to the field, because this is not a one-time problem. This is going to be a systemic problem.” officer at United Airlines and a board member for What Happened? the Organization of Black Those in the aviation industry point to several key Aerospace Professionals. He causes to the pilot shortage. One is disbelief. regularly visits classrooms Embry-Riddle has joined with a number of airlines Stolzer says rumors of pilot deficits have come in Houston to encourage to establish a direct path for its graduates into and gone over the years with little effect. The indus- students to pursue careers rewarding pilot careers. To participate, graduates try became immune to what it viewed as special in aviation. “I think some are must agree to work as an instructor pilot at Embry- interests “crying wolf,” he says. “The thing is: It’s Kathi Durst inspired, but I think the real- Riddle for at least three semesters following com- worse. Now we are seeing regional carriers with ity of trying to finance their pletion of their bachelor’s degree and Certified parked airplanes because they can’t crew them. That’s education has made it very Flight Instructor/Instrument ratings. Listed here problematic. Industry has in some sense done it to being parked, says Jennifer Sunderman (‘05, DB) difficult for them to realize are the airlines/programs with which the univer- Xavier Samuels itself — by not fully understanding the situation and of the Regional Airline Association. that dream.” sity has active pilot hiring relationships. developing a long-term strategy.” The military, which traditionally served as a source “I call it ‘the perfect storm,’” Byrnes says. “You of skilled labor for the commercial airlines, is also A Long Road to a Solution Ameriflight Pilot Pathway Agreement have lots of factors playing a role.” producing fewer pilots. The 2014 GAO report refer- Embry-Riddle has been working for years to alert One is retirement. In 2007, the FAA extended enced earlier found that prior to 2001, 70 percent of the industry to the situation, says Stolzer. As early Atlantic Southeast Airlines its mandated retirement age for pilots from age 60 airline pilots hired came from the military; now it is as 2010, it hosted its first Pilot Supply & Demand to age 65 — a decision that’s hitting full force now. roughly 30 percent. Summit to bring attention to the issue. The General Aviation Manufacturers Association’s “The airlines are getting squeezed at both ends,” “The purpose of the summit was to wake up Jet Blue University Gateway Program with 2016 General Aviation Statistical Databook reports says Kathi Durst (’88, WW), a chief pilot for American the majors [airlines]. We could see the [pilot short- pathways through Cape Air or ExpressJet Airlines there are 17,921 active FAA ATP pilots age 60 to 64. Airlines, who years ago left the Air Force to take a job age] locomotive heading in our direction,” says These pilots will “age-out” over the next five years. in the commercial airlines. “There are fewer younger Tim Brady, interim chancellor at the Daytona Beach Endeavor Air Student JET Pilot Program Another 24,749 ATP pilots ranging in age from 55 to pilots entering the field and fewer seasoned pilots Campus and former dean of the College of Aviation. 59 will follow suit by 2026, according to the report. transitioning out of the military to the airlines.” Coupled with fewer new pilots entering the pipe- New federal legislation approved in 2013 requir- Envoy Pilot Cadet Program line, the shortfall could result in as many as 1,500 ing first officers to hold an ATP certificate and have aircraft, two-thirds of today’s regional airline fleet, a minimum of 1,500 hours of flight time, up from Piedmont Airlines Pilot Cadet Program 250 hours, created an additional hurdle for people considering a pilot career. Graduates of Embry- Riddle and other qualified educational institutions PSA Airlines Cadet Program received a Restricted-ATP provision lowering the flight-hours required to 1,000 or 1,250 (depending Republic Airways Aviation Career Pipeline upon the degree earned). Interview Program “[The 1,500-hour rule] likely didn’t create a shortage — it simply delayed a pilot from getting to the regionals,” says Ingersoll. But it could also SkyWest Airlines Bridge Program have encouraged some pilots to pursue different careers if they didn’t have a way to earn the extra Silver Airways Professional Pilot flight time, he adds. Apprenticeship/Internship Grant Program The high cost of college and flight training is already a deterrent for would-be pilots. “It is very Costas Sivyllis expensive,” says Xavier Samuels (’96, DB), a first

16 LIFT SPRING 2017 ALUMNI.ERAU.EDU LIFT SPRING 2017 ALUMNI.ERAU.EDU 17 “Now, we see the majors having a larger interest in The airlines could also finance pilot training the students that are coming up and they are provid- through scholarships and loans tied to employment ing scholarships and pathways into the airlines.” contracts. “I believe airlines will need to explore Another change for the better is that in the options to either subsidize or completely pay for last year to 18 months, the regionals started offer- pilot training,” Ingersoll says. ing higher pay to new pilots, up to $60,000 with Ab initio programs, where an airline trains its bonuses. own pilots, are another option — and are common “The question will be, long term, can the regionals in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Brady says support that?” says Stolzer. he hopes the majors will look to the universities for Flow-through agreements between the region- solutions to their pilot needs. WATCH als and major airlines are another new perk being “We have roughly 200 colleges around the Check out Embry-Riddle’s aircraft rolled out to attract pilots. According to Ingersoll, as country that provide flight education. If they take maintenance science program: captains working for the majors earning upwards of the money that they would use to do their own lift.erau.edu/videos-spring-2017 $200,000 retire, it is freeing up revenue for regionals training and provide scholarships with it, that would to offer higher wages and signing bonuses for new help solve the problem.” hires — at least for the wholly owned subsidiary The airlines may also try to lure back those carriers like Envoy. who already have Commercial and ATP certificates, but who are not currently working as pilots — the 30 percent identified in Byrnes’ 2015 study on ATP WEB EXCLUSIVE pilot motivation. Tell us what you think about the pilot shortage: “I think they’ll [the major airlines] probably lift.erau.edu/shortage-survey offer more incentives to the pilots who are out there — the ones who are selling shoes or whatever they’re doing,” Brady adds. “I think that’s a cheaper AIRCRAFT MECHANICS WANTED option for them than to start training programs Pilots are not the only ones in hot demand all themselves.”

What Will the Future Look Like? BY ALAN MARCOS PINTO CESAR The shortage could lead to more bankruptcies of small air carriers and the elimination of air service While headlines scream “Pilot Shortage,” the aviation industry maintenance, but Onwe says it has seen limited traction. “A career to some cities. Case in point: Republic Airways, a actually needs more maintenance technicians than pilots. as a mechanic used to have a lot of clout, but I’m not sure the new Part 121 regional, filed Chapter 11 reorganization in The Boeing Company’s 2016 Pilot and Technician Outlook generation has the same sentiment.” February 2016 citing the pilot shortage as a factor. projects a need for 180,000 more aviation maintenance techni- Mark Kanitz (’96, ’02, ’11, WW), chair of the Embry-Riddle “As the carriers become more streamlined on cians in North America through 2035 — and 679,000 worldwide. Worldwide Campus’ Master of Aviation Maintenance program, says manpower, they will have to eliminate service to the Compare this to need projections for 112,000 pilots for North Canada, in particular, is facing an imminent problem. “In Canada, smaller cities,” Sivyllis says. America and 617,000 worldwide in the same time frame. 46 percent of mechanics are between 50 and 79 years of age. The McDermott projects the demise of the Part 135 Chuck Horning (’86, DB; ’11, WW), chair of the aviation main- mechanics are retiring, and it’s happening very quickly,” he says. microregional altogether. Like SeaPort, he says, with- tenance science (AMS) department at Embry-Riddle, says many out the revenue and incentives to retain captains, qualified technicians are simply aging out of the workforce. Relieving the Pressure these airlines may cease to exist. “The last big hiring period was in the late ’80s and early ’90s, Onwe says process improvement occurs routinely, but it does Creative solutions on the part of the airlines may and a lot of those people are coming up on retirement. They’re not alleviate the demand for maintenance labor. “A repair is also evolve. going to have a huge turnover in personnel in the next 10 years,” a repair. You have to complete all repairs per technical instruc- “I wouldn’t be surprised if we have drones Horning says. tions to ensure airworthiness. There is no way around it. replace cargo planes, like FedEx,” Durst says. Horning earned his airframe and powerplant (A&P) certificate Certificated entities understand this, and the Federal Aviation This would free up more pilots for the commercial from Embry-Riddle during that boom; the program had between Administration does a good job of providing the oversight to airlines. She says the airlines might also operate 1,000 and 1,200 students enrolled at its peak. Interest waned and enforce this,” he says. with one-pilot crews on short flights and with three facilities changed over the next decade, but the AMS department “Work-arounds” are relieving some of the pressure. “Repair pilots, instead of four, on long-haul flights. has been operating at its 350-student capacity since 2013. stations will hire individuals who don’t have airframe and pow- “Now, we see the majors having a larger interest While the extent of the shortage remains The demand for qualified aircraft mechanics has maintenance, erplant certificates, if they have a skill in a certain area — say unknown, and the high cost and time inputs to attain repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities, as well as airlines and manufac- sheet metal,” Horning says. “A certified A&P is often used to in the students that are coming up and they an ATP certificate appear to be static, McDermott says turers, paying high salaries to attract and retain them. provide oversight of the work. That’s being done today pretty are providing scholarships and pathways into those who dream of having a cockpit for an office But Ed Onwe (’12, WW), chief operating officer at VT San Antonio widely. It makes the situation a little less dire.” will continue to enter the field. Aerospace, says there is a decreased supply of qualified techni- The pressure on the industry is paying off for technicians, the airlines. ” “The people with the passion will figure out a cians, despite offering high wages. The MRO facility provides though. Horning says today a topped-out A&P technician — TIM BRADY, INTERIM CHANCELLOR AT THE DAYTONA BEACH CAMPUS way to justify it,” he says. “The people who are sim- training programs to transition high school students into aviation working for a major airline can earn $100,000-plus annually. AND FORMER COLLEGE OF AVIATION DEAN ply looking for a career won’t.”

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s a kid growing up in Luxembourg, Europe, I HAVE A PATENT pending on “It’s not a toy — it’s Luc Bausch (’89, PC) loved building model the world’s only wooden subma- airplanes and cars and spent hours at the rine: PropDivers. It teaches kids hands-on, brains-on.” local radio-control model aircraft field. He about buoyancy. I’ve had them run — Luc Bausch The Toymaker didn’t know it at the time, but all that play under water for up to 10 minutes. would become a labor of love — and a PropDivers feature a special bal- profitable business. last system that uses pennies. You can adjust the Alumnus turns At his company, AeroRacers Inc., Bausch ballast to vary the angle and the depth of the dive. designs, tests and builds model aircraft, cars I ALSO HOLD A PATENT on a flying-wing toy lifelong hobby into and even submarines using wood and com- called the FunShuttle. FunShuttles go up like a rocket, petition-grade rubber bands. He sells the kits he creates then glide like a bird, similar to the space shuttle. thriving business toA schools to promote “hands-on, brains-on” learning, DEVELOPING A NEW product can take several as he calls it, doing his part to help develop the next years. Generally they don’t work right at first. I have generation of pilots and engineers. many different indoor-outdoor powered airplanes and But before his toys became an inspiration for children gliders, and [in addition to the submarine] I recently and adults, Bausch did a little flying and engineering him- developed a new dragster and motorcycle. BY SARA WITHROW self. His love of engines and flight led him first to Embry- IT TOOK several years to develop my new drag Riddle’s Prescott Campus, where he earned a bachelor’s race cars from initial idea to production. It’s basically degree in aeronautical engineering. After completing his pinewood derby on steroids. The power to the wheels degree, he landed a successful job as an international is delivered through a differential. Many modifications applications engineer at General Motors (GM). It wasn’t are possible to improve the racer’s performance. long, though, before Bausch ditched his corporate cubicle I’m working with the National Hot Rod Association’s and established a business around his lifelong hobby. (NHRA) Youth and Education office to promote the Bausch speaks here about his personal journey: Great American Dragster Derby (GADD) to students and teachers across the country. The inaugural GADD AFTER FOUR DAYS at GM, I sat down at my cubi- was held on Nov. 8, 2016, at the Pomona Drag Strip in cle and I remember looking around. “So this is it, huh?” California. The competition challenges students to work I said to myself, “Act now!” I never wanted to be pinned in teams building and testing their racers, raising spon- down some place. GM gave me the opportunity to do sors, promoting their vehicles and then competing. presentations at local schools, which became part of my job. I always managed to bring up aeronautics while EDITOR’S NOTE: In 2003, Bausch was awarded Embry- discussing automotive technology with the students. Riddle’s Distinguished Alumni Award for his work with This led to class projects where we would build planes teachers and students, and in 2016, he was recognized and fly them. by the Los Angeles County Industrial and Technology IT ALL STARTED, though, when I was at Embry- Education Association as Industry Person of the Year. Riddle in 1989. I worked with a local store and produced He and his wife of 26 years, Nanci (Moen) Bausch my first glider kit. I started testing and making basic kits (’90, PC), met as students at Embry-Riddle. that were sold locally at the Prescott Valley hobby shop. I’M AN EDUCATIONAL TOYMAKER. Everything I design, I write the curriculum for — so it’s designed for classroom use. All the products I manufacture are rubber-band powered. Rubber bands are simple, safe, inexpensive and they allow you to make many changes easily. I want the kids to build it. I want them to test it, and using the engineering method, I want them to observe what it does. Then you make one change to see whether it makes a difference in the performance. ON EASTER MONDAY 1991, I was still at GM when the local Flint, Mich., newspaper ran a front-page article on me because I had just opened my own com- pany, Bausch Aero Company. My boss knew then that I was doing something else. I quit GM shortly thereafter to run my business. I INCORPORATED in 1998 as AeroRacers. All of my products are made on demand in the United States. A close-up of Bausch’s model drag racing cars at the Embry-Riddle alumnus Luc Bausch shows off his instructional toys. inaugural Great American Dragster Derby held Nov. 8, 2016. I’m a one-man operation.

20 LIFT SPRING 2017 ALUMNI.ERAU.EDU LIFT SPRING 2017 ALUMNI.ERAU.EDU 21 Tonia Fortner in front of the Prescott STEM Education Center, opening in 2017.

GIVING TO or nearly 20 years, Helen Wessel has trans- Wessel’s generous contribution, is also expected to a student body of more than EMBRY-RIDDLE formed Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus increase the diversity of the student body and attract 2,400, 25 degree programs, with her donations of iconic artwork. Now, she more female students. KADAH JASON and has added several new build- has given a gift poised to expand the curriculum “I wanted to do something other than art,” says ings including the STEM (science,

AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, at Embry-Riddle to include biological sciences Wessel, a longtime arts educator whose gifts to the technology, engineering and math- HIGHER EDUCATIONAL and pre-medicine. Daytona Beach Campus include the iconic stainless- ematics) Education Center INSTITUTION, EMBRY-RIDDLE With her gift, Embry-Riddle will become steel sculpture Pathways to the Sky. “This is the perfect opening in 2017. RELIES ON AND DEEPLY APPRECIATES CONTRIBUTIONS the first university in the country to offer model for my interests – science and smart women.” In 2004, Fortner witnessed FROM ITS ALUMNI, FRIENDS aerospace physiology at the undergraduate Biology is the leading science major among women, her daughter, Marquita Fortner AND PARTNERS. ALL CONTRIBUTIONS TO EMBRY- level. As a world leader in aviation and aero- minorities and minority women and opens a wealth Pfannenstiel (’04, PC), cross the RIDDLE ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE space education, the university is a natural fit for the of opportunities for students to pursue careers in the stage to accept her Embry-Riddle TO THE FULLEST EXTENT Fprogram, says Karen Gaines, dean of the College of growing healthcare field, Gaines says. diploma, becoming the first ALLOWED BY LAW. Arts and Sciences. Legacy Graduate (child of an The Dr. Robert H. Wessel and Dr. Helen M. Wessel alumnus) at the Prescott Campus. Endowed Chair for Aerospace Physiology, funded by “Aerospace physiology looks Pfannenstiel is now a member at the body in response to of the U.S. Navy Reserve and a Helen Wessel market group manager in revenue air and space flight. If we management for Delta Air Lines. are going to be leaders in “I have watched the evolution aerospace, this is absolutely A FAMILY LEGACY of our campus, its instructors and our students, and I am thrilled and a component.” impressed,” Fortner says. he day after Christmas 1978, Tonia In a tangible expression of her support and — KAREN GAINES, DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF Tonia Fortner Fortner, her then-husband Tom enthusiasm for the Prescott Campus, Fortner ARTS AND SCIENCES, DAYTONA BEACH CAMPUS creates Prescott Fortner (’92, PC) and their two recently established the Tonia Knight Fortner young children drove cross-country Women and STEM Endowed Scholarship, “Our physical sciences department has offered pre- STEM Scholarship to Prescott, Ariz., for Tom to attend which is funded in part by a planned gift. mier coursework and has brought in large grants leading Embry-Riddle’s recently opened “As a member of our board of visitors, to groundbreaking research. Supporting biology and for Women western campus. Tonia Fortner provides advice, counsel and chemistry brings a balance of the sciences to the col- “The campus was so small, support to our leadership,” says Prescott lege,” she adds. “The aerospace physiology program will there wasn’t even a place to eat lunch,” Campus Chancellor Frank Ayers. “The STEM be the pathway for pre-health majors and open doors recalls Tonia Fortner, who now serves women’s scholarship she has created will for students who want to enter the armed forces, the on the Prescott Campus Board of Visitors. ensure many more bright young ladies, like private sector or pursue careers in research.” BY MELANIE STAWICKI AZAM TAt the time, the campus had fewer her daughter Marquita, will attend Embry- The aerospace physiology program is slated to than 300 students and operated out of a Riddle and go on to great careers of signifi- launch in fall 2017 with the endowed chair giving cluster of block buildings. Today, it boasts cance in the STEM fields.” Gaines resources to start the program and attract top faculty in the field. “Aerospace physiology looks at the body in response to air and space flight,” Gaines says. “If we are going to be leaders in aerospace, this is absolutely a component. Helen is jump-starting this program.” A Brother’s Pride Inspires As part of the program, Embry-Riddle is already looking to establish matriculation partnerships with chiro- Worldwide Campus Scholarship The Art and practic, physical therapy and pharmacy schools. Gaines

says she plans to partner with Florida Hospital on a clini- When Bob McCord (’85, WW) Memorial Endowed Scholarship, Bob and Barbara McCord cal rotation course and an instrumentation course. earned his master’s degree in which benefits Worldwide Campus Science of The new program will also greatly expand the uni- aviation management from Embry- students with financial need. Pref- versity’s opportunities for research and development Riddle’s Worldwide Campus, he erence is given to veterans or funding, including potential partnerships with Kennedy sent his sister, Marcia Karl, a photo active duty military applicants. Aviation Space Center, NASA and others. of him receiving his degree and a Bob McCord served in the U.S. Wessel says she is excited to have the chance to note musing about what some of Air Force for 27 years, retiring as Helen Wessel funds chair make a significant impact on advancing science educa- his old teachers might think now. a chief master sergeant. His wife, tion at Embry-Riddle and encouraging more women to “I laughed because he was not Barbara, founded the Bob and to establish new aerospace enroll at the university. Her husband, Bob, who died in the best student in school,” recalls Barbara McCord Private Foundation, 1996, was vice provost for graduate education at the Karl. “He was very proud of having which supports the scholarship. Bob physiology program University of Cincinnati and an economics professor. He attained that degree.” and Barbara are now both deceased. was also an advocate for more educational opportunities Her brother’s pride of accom- “I know they would both be very for women, she says. plishment is one reason Karl cre- excited and pleased about this schol- “Bob would be thrilled to pieces about this ated the Bob and Barbara McCord arship,” Karl says. endowment,” Wessel says. “I hope he is plugged in

BY MELANIE STAWICKI AZAM and saying, ‘Oh yeah!’” MASSEY DAVID

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wind,” Greg says. “We negotiated a power-purchasing in the vehicle, earning Lezlye an accolade from agreement with the utilities; from there it was math Mothers Against Drunk Driving. She has also served POWER COUPLE with finance people.” as a ranking member on the public safety and chil- Lezlye Zupkus (‘87, DB), Clean Energy Getting the business model and the science of dren’s committees. is in her third term as the project aligned was only part of the battle. BNE She is now the deputy chairwoman of the House a Connecticut state Energy juggled environmental regulations, bureau- Republican Caucus and just won re-election for a representative for the cracy and a temporary statewide ban on wind power. third term. “It’s an honor to represent people who 89th District (pictured Pioneer The result of public opposition to BNE Energy’s wind put their faith in you and to make a footprint in this opposite with family). turbine proposal, the ban gave the Connecticut Siting great state. We want to make it a great place for us, Greg Zupkus establishes Council (the state entity with legal jurisdiction over our kids and our grandkids,” she says. power installations) time to develop more defined reg- the first for-profit ulations for the renewable energy. The ban was lifted Making a Future in 2014. Even after gaining state approval, however, The couple met and started dating while studying wind power plant there were additional legal appeals. at Embry-Riddle. Lezlye met Greg at a Super Bowl “Being first is not always a good thing,” Greg says. party put on by his roommates. “We were friends for in Connecticut The last appeal failed in Connecticut Superior almost a year. I would see her in the caf [cafeteria] Court, so BNE Energy was finally able to erect the while I was taking a break, and if she was walking by, two 2.5-megawatt turbines. BNE now provides she would stop and talk for a while. Back then she power for about 2,000 homes, Greg says — better was really friendly,” Greg jokes. output than the original projections. There’s room Drawn to his sense of humor, Lezlye didn’t hesi- on those 80 acres for two more turbines, and he’s tate when he asked her on a date. They graduated a working on setting down 30 megawatts’ worth of semester apart and were married a year later in the BY ALAN MARCOS PINTO CESAR wind power in another facility near Goshen, Conn. summer of 1988. They celebrated their mutual pas- “We follow best practices in the industry. Once sion for wine with a honeymoon in Napa Valley, Calif. n Nov. 1, 2015, the first commercial they were built, the opposition dropped off and the wind power project in Connecticut true supportive majority came out. We actually have a began spinning its blades for profit. tourism problem now, to the point where we had to “After all my years of corporate work, I wanted It’s the product of Greg Zupkus put fences and cameras on the property,” Greg says. (’86, DB), CEO of BNE Energy, and to be on that producing side... [I]t’s nice to know his desire to build something tan- Successful Together that they’re going to be up there producing gible after years as a lobbyist for a Greg and his wife, Lezlye (’87, DB), are each other’s telecommunications business. staunchest advocates. So when she decided to run for that clean energy well into the future.” It took three years to reach a seat in the Connecticut House of Representatives, it — Greg Zupkus that point, Greg says. He and his was natural that Greg would be her campaign manager. business partner found initial investors who Lezlye, who also works as state director of Best Otrusted them and their vision to get the proj- Buddies Connecticut, says people pressed her to get The Zupkus family now lives in what used to be ect started and to study the feasibility. They into politics in 2006. She declined. They were begin- Greg’s grandfather’s home in Prospect, Conn. They bought 80 acres of land in Colebrook, Conn., ning the adoption process. The Zupkuses now have renovated and expanded the 100-year-old home. built a meteorology tower and measured the two daughters they adopted from China: Aizlyn, who is Greg built the wine cellar himself using wood from wind for two years. “We had to prove that 16 years old, and Reagan, who is 9. the wind farm in Colebrook. “Sometimes I sit on the the fuel, the kinetic energy, was there in the When Lezlye decided to run for office in 2012, back deck and think of this picture I have of me as her introductory material included a mention of her a 1-year-old boy, on a lawn mower in this backyard,” alma mater. It was a surprise asset for the Republican Greg says. underdog. “It was amazing how many people came up He sees wind power as his legacy. “When I was excited about that. Even now people come up to me a young boy, my father always said that you should and say, ‘I can’t believe you’re a graduate of Embry- provide for your family, but also that you should pro- Riddle!’” Lezlye says. duce, you should make things. That was the engineer Lezlye says she beat an 18-year incumbent to win side of him. After all my years of corporate work, I her seat in the House. Greg adds: “Not only that, but wanted to be on that producing side,” Greg says. “The she was the only Republican in the state to beat a turbines that are installed today have a useful life of Democrat.” 25 years. It’s a beautiful thing. At my age, it’s nice to

Greg Zupkus, his wife, Lezlye, and daughters Aizlyn and Once in office, she worked to increase penalties know that they’re going to be up there producing that Reagan, at the wind farm in Colebrook, Conn. PAUL R. VALLILLO, ESQ. VALLILLO, R. PAUL for drunk-driving offenses when there are children clean energy well into the future.”

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MESSAGE FROM THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

It’s Time to Look Up and Smile CESAR ALAN MARCOS PINTO

t’s been 30 years since I graduated from Embry-Riddle (1987), and I realized the other day that I was still looking up. Isn’t that how we determine the Embry-Riddle graduates in a crowd, especially when a jet is passing overhead? But instead of gazing at an airplane in flight, I found myself looking up at cranes dotting the landscape. These cranes signal the next step in construction for the John Mica Engineering & Aerospace Innovation Complex (completed in March), the new student union building at the Daytona Beach Campus and the new STEM Education Center and Planetarium at the Prescott Campus. These facilities aren’t the only things rising on our campuses: Enrollments are up, MASSEY DAVID our students’ grade-point averages are up, and our faculty and staff complement is also growing. Great things are happening at your alma mater.

IMaking History MASSEY DAVID OctoberWest I’m proud that our alumni are active contributors to their professions and to their communities around the globe — and that they are equally active close to home. For example, the alumni brothers of the Delta Chi fraternity at Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus are making his- tory this year as the first fraternity to build a house on Embry-Riddle property (see Page 30). The project started in 2016 and will culminate with a celebration in October. & AOPA I also look up to all of you who helped make this a banner year of attendance and gener- osity at our growing number of alumni events. To the hundreds of you who donated to your favorite cause while registering for events: Thank you. Your support makes a difference. As I reflect on the immense positive impact of Embry-Riddle, I look up in appreciation and Regional Fly-In praise for the many Eagles, like our dear friend John Olsen (see Page 29), who have recently passed away but their legacy of service lives on, making our world a better, safer place. As we progress through 2017 and beyond, I encourage all Eagles to look up; strive to Sept. 29 – Oct. 1, 2016 achieve new heights; reach out to your peers and mentors and thank them for their support and friendship. During your next visit to Embry-Riddle, be sure to look up (and tour) our new state-of-the-art facilities. I also urge you to look up (like a true Eagle) online alumni.erau.edu/events the Embry- Embry-Riddle’s Prescott Campus teamed up Riddle alumni gatherings in your area and find a way to attend one in the near future; return to campus for OctoberWest or Homecoming; and seek ways to help others fulfill their with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association dreams at Embry-Riddle. To all of my fellow Eagles, thank you for always being the best that you can be … I LOOK UP to all of you. (AOPA) to host a one-of-a-kind homecoming Respectfully and Forever an Eagle, celebration. Highlights included the campus’ Bill Thompson (’87, PC) Executive Director annual Wings Out West air demonstration, the 27th Alumni Golf Tournament, Embry-Riddle’s Join the Eagle Network: facebook.com/ERAUAlumni alumni.erau.edu/join Industry/Career Expo, eagleNIGHT and AOPA’s twitter.com/ERAU_Alumni instagram.com/erau_alumni/ largest 2016 Regional Fly-In, with more than alumni.erau.edu/LinkedIn 6,300 people attending and 565 aircraft.

26 LIFT SPRING 2017 ALUMNI.ERAU.EDU LIFT SPRING 2017 ALUMNI.ERAU.EDU 27 Cheryl Giuffre John Olsen, right, with Embry-Riddle co-founder John Paul Riddle at the Prescott Campus, Fab Five Remembering circa 1970s. Photo at left, Olsen in 2016. Prescott Chancellor John Olsen salutes alumni standouts (1923 – 2017)

J.R. Williams Arizona rancher, former trustee helped establish the Prescott Campus

mbry-Riddle lost a “John Olsen was one of those “Through my career at Embry-Riddle, John treasured and longtime rare individuals who was out- was always a present and vocal advocate for friend when John standing in everything he was Olsen (H ’16), a former involved in and was passionate the university and supported the Prescott Embry-Riddle Trustee, about each one: be it his family, his Campus through all the thick and thin of it. an honorary alumnus community, his business or flying.” He was low-key in demeanor, yet very and a current member — Prescott Campus Professor Aaron Jelinek John Olsen Ray Jancso of the Prescott Campus of Mathematics John Jenkins high-powered in influence and action.” Board of Visitors, died — Prescott Campus Director of Library March 19. ive individuals received top honors Sept. 30 at and execution of ground transportation, hotel and A number of his friends and Services Sarah Thomas the Chancellor’s Alumni Hall of Fame Dinner, in-flight catering services for FedEx flights world- Ecolleagues offered their remem- held during the annual OctoberWest festivi- wide. He spent his sophomore year of university brances of him: “About a week after I arrived “When John gave you a “Two days later I was told I ties on the Prescott Campus. Chancellor Frank study at FedEx on a cooperative education assign- on campus nearly eight years ago, smile with his eyes, along with could stay. It seems John had put Ayers presented the awards. ment. He now actively recruits Prescott Campus “I met John Olsen in 1979. He John stopped by the office and at his firm and weathered hand- in a good word for me and con- The honorees included John Olsen*, who was students for the same co-op assignment, mentoring gave of his time and his finan- age 86, he invited me to go fly with shake, you knew that you were vinced the dean and others that I recognized as an Honorary Alumnus of Embry- them as they gain experience working in an airline cial resources to help ensure him. He passed on his collective with a gentleman who valued was worth giving a second chance. Riddle Prescott Campus. In the 1970s, Olsen operations environment. the success of our campus. wisdom about the university, cam- faith, family, friendship, hard “Several years later, I found served as an adviser to then-President Jack Hunt • Lt. Col. Aaron Jelinek (’01) is commander of He understood the economic pus, and the great people I would work, honesty and joy. He loved it ironic when Chancellor Frank and advocate for the creation of Embry-Riddle’s the 56th Operations Support Squadron at Luke Air value it added to the Prescott work with here and in town! And aviation and Embry-Riddle, Ayers afforded me the honor of Arizona campus. His encouragement and support as a Force Base in Arizona. He has held multiple opera- community and the huge, posi- then with consummate skill and and he cherished our students serving on the board of visitors, FYavapai County supervisor, and later as a member of tional assignments in the Pacific Air Forces and Air tive influence Embry-Riddle had judgment, he showed me the and alumni.” and I reunited with John, who Embry-Riddle’s Board of Trustees, provided a foundation Combat Command, including being the lead, solo pilot on the lives of our students.” proper way to land at Sedona!” — Executive Director was already serving on the board. in the Prescott community that allowed the university to of the demonstration squadron: the U.S. Air Force’s — Prescott Campus Dean of — Prescott Campus of Alumni Relations Bill “Before John passed away, expand and thrive. A longtime pilot and aviation enthusi- Thunderbirds. Jelinek is a senior pilot with more than Students Larry K. Stephan Chancellor Frank Ayers Thompson (’87, PC) I had the opportunity to thank ast, Olsen helped grow Embry-Riddle’s reputation state- 2,200 flight hours, including more than 230 combat him for all that he had done for wide and nationally. A regular donor to the university, hours during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He has also me. He didn’t say much, but after he also served as a member of the Prescott Campus served as a Department of Defense Legislative Fellow I had finished, I saw the smile Board of Visitors since 2001. on Capitol Hill. “In August of 1978, I was that I had long remembered, and The dinner also marked the induction of four • Lt. Col. J.R. Williams (’01) is commander of the fourth student off the bus he commented that ‘I seemed to alumni into the Prescott Chancellor’s Alumni Hall of the 124th Operations Support Squadron for the Idaho arriving at the new ERAU cam- have done well with my second Fame, which recognizes the contributions of alumni Air National Guard. He flew four different fighter pus in Prescott, Ariz. A New chance.’ Godspeed John Olsen.” to their profession, the community, the campus and aircraft during his Air Force career and served as York City street rat, it wasn’t — Prescott Campus Board the university. The 2016 inductees are: an F-16C demonstration pilot and instructor pilot for long before I got into trouble. of Visitors Member • Cheryl Giuffre (’84), a senior structural analysis the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Williams is a senior Within three days, I was look- Bill Cusick (’84, PC) engineer at The Boeing Company, has 32 years of pilot with more than 2,800 flight hours, including ing at being sent home. I experience in structures engineering. She has worked more than 400 combat hours in support of Operation don’t exactly recall how John on many Boeing aircraft in initial product development, Enduring Freedom and Operation Inherent Resolve. Olsen came into the picture, IN MEMORIAM design, testing, certification and fleet support. Giuffre He transitioned from active duty to the Idaho Air but I remember him listen- Help create a permanent is a member of the inaugural Aeronautical Engineering National Guard in 2013 and was hired by Delta Air ing to my story. There were memorial to John Olsen. Name graduating class at the Prescott Campus. Lines as a first officer in 2014. no admonishments or judg- a classroom in the Prescott • Raymond Jancso Jr. (’91), manager of Crew Olsen, left, is pictured with Sean Jeralds, Prescott ments from him. When he left, Campus STEM Education Center Travel Services at FedEx Express, has worked for *EDITOR’S NOTE: We are deeply saddened to report our Campus associate professor of aeronautics, after a I remember him telling me to in Olsen’s honor: flight on Jeralds’s Breezy aircraft.

FedEx for 28 years. He has oversight of acquisition dear friend John Olsen passed away March 19, 2017. ARCHIVES WITH RIDDLE: EMBRY-RIDDLE OLSEN take care with second chances. givingto.erau.edu/olsen.

28 LIFT SPRING 2017 ALUMNI.ERAU.EDU LIFT SPRING 2017 ALUMNI.ERAU.EDU 29 Tradition of Support CAREER CORNER Embry-Riddle’s Delta Chi Fraternity has awarded more than $30,000 in scholarships to its student members over the past 20 years SAVE THE DATE through its endowed Nelli-Phelan Scholarship 2017 Industry/Career Expos fund. Established in 1996, the fund is named for the late Greg Nelli (’70, DB), a faculty initi- THURSDAY, OCT. 5 IT’S TIME TO Prescott, Ariz. ate and early adviser to the fraternity, and Pat Phelan (’72, WW), who has served the frater- THURSDAY, OCT. 12 nity continuously for the past 45 years. COME HOME Daytona Beach, Fla.

Make plans to For additional information and job resources: careerservices.erau.edu. 2005,” Tallman says. “The proceeds from the sale, visit this fall together with our savings, formed the nest egg that LIFELONG LEARNING enabled us to springboard into a fundraising campaign OctoberWest Alumni Weekend that matched our aspirations for the new home.” Embry-Riddle Professional Education The campaign, aptly named First To Build, has raised and Wings Out West Air Show more than $620,000 toward the $2.5 million project. As Embry-Riddle offers educational opportunities for PRESCOTT, ARIZ. professionals and organizations in the aviation and the landowner, the university contributed the site work OCT. 5–7, 2017 aerospace industries. for the project. The fraternity is leasing the property View upcoming seminars and certificate courses: Coming Home from Embry-Riddle for $1 per year for a 99-year term. Alumni Homecoming Weekend proed.erau.edu. Tallman credited the chapter’s tradition of strong DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. fiscal management and the generosity of the brothers, WEB EXCLUSIVE Delta Chi Fraternity is the first as well as university leadership, namely Rodney Cruise, OCT. 12–14, 2017 senior vice president for administration and planning, From Classmates to Soulmates to build on campus for helping to get the project off the ground. To register and for up-to-date information: alumni.erau.edu/homecoming Love is “in the air” at Embry- Greek Life Emboldens Student GPAs Riddle! In honor of Valentine’s Day, on For Cruise, the Delta Chi House is an investment in Feb. 14, Eagles everywhere submitted their BY SARA WITHROW students. “On campuses, effective Greek systems Embry-Riddle love stories that turned into provide additional housing options, promote student happy marriages. View their stories here: elta Chi’s dream to have a house on campus is engagement and can create lifelong friendships,” he alumni.erau.edu/soulmates. finally coming true. As one of Embry-Riddle’s says. “At Embry-Riddle, students involved in Greek Life earliest Greek fraternities dating back to 1967, have higher GPAs than the overall student body and a the project is 24 years in the making and higher retention rate when compared with non-Greeks. is the first fraternity house to be located on We hope other fraternities and sororities consider the Embry-Riddle property. model we have created with Delta Chi to pursue their “It all started in August 1993 at a chapter housing preferences.” EVENTS ON THE RADAR Above: The Delta Chi retreat,” says Bill Tallman (’95, DB), a trustee Tallman acknowledges it took persistence and hard For the most up-to-date list of events, visit alumni.erau.edu/events. house at 535 S. Ridgewood for the Delta Chi Building Corporation. “That work to make the house a reality. “At times it was like Ave. in Daytona Beach was the first time that our chapter decided trying to start a fire with a waterlogged tree stump,” APRIL 3 MAY 6 JUNE 3 SEPT. 16 (1972-75) is one of three Lift, Off the Page: The Pilot Shortage Worldwide Campus Worldwide Campus Commencement Worldwide Campus Commencement off-campus houses the to aggressively pursue a house on campus.” he says. “But if you use a blowtorch, it will dry out the Daytona Beach, Fla., and Live Commencement Pensacola, Fla. Ford Island (Oahu), Hawaii fraternity has owned The two-story, 8,340-square-foot Delta Chi wood to a point where it will eventually start to burn.” and operated since 1970. D Streamed Daytona Beach, Fla. JUNE 3–10 OCT. 5–7 Below: A rendering shows Fraternity house will be located at the Daytona Beach One of the “blowtorches” for the project, Tallman alumni.erau.edu/LiftTalks the new ‘on-campus’ house Campus’ Chanute Complex at 1615 Woodcrest Drive. says, was Ed Fusco (’73, DB), a co-chairman of the MAY 8 Eagles Travel Abroad – Italy 2017 Industry/Career Expo & the fraternity will occupy APRIL 4–9 Daytona Beach Campus Tuscany, Italy OctoberWest Alumni Weekend/ Construction will conclude in summer 2017, with up to First To Build campaign. For Fusco, the challenge was starting summer 2017. Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In Commencement Wings Out West Air Show JUNE 9–10 24 fraternity members occupying the house in August. made easier by the promise of making history. “Being Lakeland, Fla. Daytona Beach, Fla. Prescott, Ariz. A grand opening is slated the first [fraternity] to build a house is just setting a San Diego Worldwide Campus for Oct. 13, the fraternity’s goal and achieving it — nothing feels better than that,” APRIL 12 MAY 8–11 Commencement & Career Fair OCT. 10–12 Jacksonville Alumni Network Xponential an AUVSI Experience San Diego, Calif. NBAA’s Business Aviation founder’s day. Fusco says. Reception Dallas, Texas Convention & Exhibition JUNE 19–25 The new house will Fusco and Tallman, who both lived in a Delta Chi Worldwide Campus in Las Vegas, Nev. MAY 13 Paris International Air Show be the fraternity’s fourth house as students, agree that the experience of liv- Jacksonville, Fla. in its history at Embry- ing with fraternity brothers is invaluable. “Most of my Worldwide Campus Paris, France OCT. 12–14 APRIL 25 Commencement Industry/Career Expo & Alumni Riddle. Its three previous friends today are men that I lived with in that house,” JULY 24–30 Aviation Week MRO Americas Kadena Air Base EAA AirVenture Homecoming Weekend houses were all located Fusco says. “It builds lifelong bonds.” Orlando, Fla. Yokota, Japan Daytona Beach, Fla. on Ridgewood Avenue in Now with a house on campus, the fraternity will Oshkosh, Wis. MAY 6 MAY 20 Daytona Beach. The chap- be even more aligned with the university. “It’s a com- SEPT. 8–9 Prescott Campus Commencement European Worldwide Campus ter vacated its last house mitment of ours to keep alumni involved for a lifetime. Worldwide Campus Commencement Prescott, Ariz. Commencement & Career Fair on Ridgewood in 2004. Delta Chi and Embry-Riddle are tied inextricably — it’s Seeheim, Germany “We razed the house our goal through this house to permanently cement Seattle, Wash. and sold the property in that connection,” Fusco says.

30 LIFT SPRING 2017 ALUMNI.ERAU.EDU LIFT SPRING 2017 ALUMNI.ERAU.EDU 31 Eric Heinzer NASA astronaut Terry Virts Col. Philip S. Rosso (’86, DB) retired United Arab Emirates, for 10 years. He Anthony Pantin (’94, DB) completed CLASS after a 30-year career in the U.S. Army. previously flew the A330/A343/A345. the B787 Type Rating Instructor course Before Emirates Airlines, he flew the in June 2016.

Sir Richard E. Russell (’86, WW) DC-9 for Northwest Airlines. Retired Col. B. NOTES received the FAA Wright Brothers Darryl Prince (’94, ’15, WW) was Alvin Drew Mark Baroni Darryl Prince Master Pilot Award on Oct. 8, 2016. promoted to assistant manager of 1990s FlightSafety International’s Learning James Hurley (’87, DB) is senior vice Center in Long Beach, Calif. president of Eastern U.S. and Canadian Michelle Day (’91, PC) was honored To share your Class Notes with Lift and your fellow sales at Dassault Falcon Jet. with the 2016 Service Excellence Retired Air Force Col. B. Alvin alumni, join Embry-Riddle’s online community of the Year Award at Embry-Riddle’s Drew (’95, WW) is a member of the Robert Glasscock (’88, DB; ’10, Prescott Campus. Day is the director Air Force Academy’s Board of Visitors, Terrance at alumni.erau.edu/join today; or submit your WW) was named a program adminis- of alumni relations for Embry-Riddle’s after being appointed by President David S. Liu Nick Mingione Westerfield announcements through email to [email protected]. trator within the Gulfstream Aerospace western campus. Barack Obama to the post. Drew Corporation’s Organizational serves as the Department of Defense For guidelines, visit alumni.erau.edu/notes_guidelines. Designation Authorization office. Susie Latvala (’91, PC) is a 767 cap- Liaison at NASA, a position he has tain with FedEx based in Hong Kong. held since July 2016. Col. John P. Lamoureux (’88, DB) She and her husband of 25 years, was inducted into the Army ROTC Hall Jeff Parker, who is retired from the FAA, Eric Heinzer (’95, DB) joined of Fame. He served as Embry-Riddle’s have moved to Hong Kong with their Honeywell’s Flight Operations depart- Army ROTC commissioning officer at the black lab mix, Boodha. Previously, Latvala ment as a flight test engineer. He has Katie Pribyl Mark Peeples Daytona Beach Campus until December was based in Anchorage, Alaska, and worked for the company since 1998 NASA Capt. R.K. Smithley (’83, DB) is 2015. He is currently the chief of staff of was a captain on the MD-11. in engineering, quality and customer 1970s a DC-10 captain for 10 Tanker Air the Central Regional Health Command support. He and his wife, Kimberly Carrier based in Albuquerque, N.M. at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Air Force Col. Scott C. Zippwald Kosola Heinzer (’95, DB), live with David S. Liu (’98, DB) is an informa- Sarah A. Day (’02, DB) was promoted Research and Development Center’s David R. Wallace (’77, WW) was The company conducts aerial fire- (’91, PC) is commander of the 515th their three children in Phoenix, Ariz. tion technology product manager for to assistant vice president, commercial Geospatial Research Laboratory was inducted into the Arkansas Aviation fighting flights under contract to the Lissi Mojica (’88, DB) is a principal Air Mobility Operations Wing at Joint The Boeing Company and leads a team loan officer at St. Mary’s Credit Union in recently promoted to DB-V, the labora- Hall of Fame on Nov. 17, 2016. A former U.S. Forest Service, Cal Fire and the at Brooks Kushman, an intellectual Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Retired U.S. Air Force Senior of developers for an enterprise cloud Marlborough, Mass. tory demonstration project equivalent Arkansas state representative, Wallace Australian government. property law firm located in the Master Sgt. Daniel Pignataro (’96, service project. to the federal government’s General (R-Dist. 22) was elected as an Arkansas greater Washington, D.C., area. Vicente Gonzalez Jr. (’92, WW) was WW) retired in January 2016 after Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Eugene Schedule 15 level. state senator, also in November. Raymond Knispel (’84, DB; ’07, sworn into Congress on Jan. 3, 2017, 42 years in the aerospace/defense Capt. Bruce Saver (’98, WW) McFeely (’02, WW) was hired as Penn WW) was named president of Michael Landguth (’89, WW; ’01, as a member of the U.S. House of industry. He began his aircraft main- has been a flight instructor on the State University’s first senior director for Mark Baroni (’04, WW) is charter Argonide Corporation. DB), president and CEO of Raleigh- Representatives (D-Texas, Dist. 15). tenance career in the U.S. Air Force, Boeing 737 at Pan Am International Veterans Affairs and Services. manager of New Flight Charters. 1980s Durham International Airport, was serving 21 years. He also worked 20 Flight Academy since 2005. Shawn Vick (’84, DB) was appointed named Airport Revenue News’ 2016 David Gail Smith (’92, DB; ’08, years as a technical writer and editor Mark Peeples (’02, WW) received Stacie Fain (’04, WW) is the airport Jon Slangerup (’81, WW), a member CEO of Global Jet Capital. Director of the Year in the medium WW), a Dallas artist and former for Bombardier Learjet, The Boeing the Ivan D. Livi Aviation Maintenance manager at Steamboat Springs Airport of the Embry-Riddle Board of Trustees, airports category. helicopter pilot, was commissioned by Company and Northrop Grumman Corp. 2000s Educator of the Year award from the in Steamboat Springs, Colo. She is also is now chairman and chief executive John Ward (’85, DB) is returning Airbus Helicopters to paint The Spirit Aviation Technician Education Council. the owner, president and consultant for officer of Mxi® Technologies, an to Daytona Aircraft Services. He Grant Perkin (’89, PC) is captain on of the Lakota, to capture the spirit of Michael Fey (’97, DB) became Nick Mingione (’00, DB) was He is director of Wayne Community Ruby Aviation in Colorado Springs, Colo. aviation maintenance management will head up the company’s avionics the Airbus A380 for Emirates Airlines. the UH-72A Lakota helicopter and the president and chief operating officer of named head coach of the University of College’s Aviation Systems Technology software company. department. He and his family have lived in Dubai, heritage of the Native American tribe Symantec Corp. in August 2016. Kentucky baseball program. Previously, program in Goldsboro, N.C. Garrett C. Fisher (’05, WW) was for which it is named. Pictured with he was assistant coach and recruit- promoted to lieutenant colonel on Smith, right, is Robert Eagle Elk with Andrew Kossowski (’97, WW) ing coordinator at Mississippi State David C. Ison (’03, WW), an Embry- May 20, 2016, at Scott Air Force grandson Loki. is chief information officer of Bharti University. He started his coaching Riddle Worldwide research chair and Base, Ill., where he is staff officer at Grant Perkin Airtel’s pan-Africa network of career as an assistant coach at assistant professor of aeronautics, U.S. Transportation Command. His Katherine “Katie” Brown (’93, PC) 17 countries. Embry-Riddle, and as a player. was elected president of the University next post will be wing chief of safety is chief pilot at PenAir Airline. She has Aviation Association, a nonprofit at Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. been with PenAir since 2013 and lives NASA astronaut Col. Terry Virts Katie Pribyl (’00, PC), a member of organization for advancement of

Vicente in Anchorage, Alaska. (’97, WW) retired on Aug. 23, the Prescott Campus Board of Visitors, degree-granting aviation programs. Ethan Croop (’06, DB), Clayton David R. Wallace Jon Slangerup Gonzalez Jr. 2016, after more than 3,600 orbits is featured in an article published in Eveland (’06, WW), Eric Friedman Shawn R. Brueshaber (’94, DB), of the Earth. Over the course of his the January 2017 Aircraft Owners and U.S. Army Col. William Thigpen (’03, (’08, DB) and Tyler Maheu (’10, ’14, a doctoral candidate at Western 16-year career at NASA, he piloted Pilots Association Pilot Magazine. WW) relinquished command of the PC) were featured in Airport Business Michigan University, earned a NASA a space shuttle and commanded 316th Cavalry Brigade at Fort Benning, magazine’s 2016 Top 40 Under 40 Earth and Space Science Fellowship. the International Space Station. Roy Rosales (’01, DB) is director of Ga., on July 7, 2016. Thigpen received list. Croop is program manager for security and compliance for Allegiant the Legion of Merit award for his maintenance for the Lee County Port Josu Zautua (’97, DB) was upgraded Air in Las Vegas, Nev. exceptional service there and received Authority in Fort Myers, Fla.; Eveland Lissi Mojica Robert Glasscock John P. Lamoureux CAMPUS LEGEND to captain for the Emirates Airlines’ the Saint George Silver Medallion for is director of maintenance for Battelle/ BFTS No. 5 British Flying B777 fleet on July 18, 2016. Christy M. Cook (’02, WW) received his service in the Armor Association. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Training School the Appalachian State University He now works for the Chief of Staff Friedman is concessions manager MC Miami Campus Greg Bowles (’98, DB) was pro- 2016 Sywassink Award for Excellence. for the Army in Washington, D.C. for the New Orleans Aviation Board; DB Daytona Beach, Fla. moted to vice president of global Cook is executive assistant to the and Maheu is ground transportation PC Prescott, Ariz. innovation and policy at the General dean of the university’s Walker Terrance Westerfield (’03, ’05, DB; superintendent at Phoenix Sky Harbor Air Force Col. WW Worldwide Campus Michelle Day Susie Latvala Scott C. Zippwald David Gail Smith Aviation Manufacturers Association. College of Business. ’06, WW) of the U.S. Army Engineer International Airport in Arizona.

32 LIFT SPRING 2017 ALUMNI.ERAU.EDU LIFT SPRING 2017 ALUMNI.ERAU.EDU 33 Neil R. Doran (’15, WW) is the Shawn Stokes (’95, ’97, DB) mar- 2010s day and something that we will always manager for the Eastern West Virginia ried Kate Marquis on Sept. 19, 2015, cherish.” Freeman is a first officer at Regional Airport. in Fairfax County, Va. Shawn is a Marcus Hayle (’08, ’11, WW) mar- Republic Airlines based at Washington- Other program director for the International ried Laura Butler on Sept. 10, 2016, Reagan National Airport; Scudder is The Honorable Bailey Eaton (’15, DB) received Association of Fire Chiefs and fire at Hanover Grange, Jamaica. Hayle is a certified air traffic controller at the John Alger (’73, DB) was elected William “Bill” Robert L. Steven Kevin M. Ketelaar Mike Brisson Justin Drew Tim McQueen Koperek Sumwalt III Bohlemann the Florida Association of Employers chief of the Dunn Loring Volunteer an alumni leader for the Embry-Riddle Norfolk Tower/TRACON. Freeman and National Chairman of the U.S. Naval Steven Hill and Colleges’ 2016 Student of the Fire Department and Kate works as Dallas Alumni Network. Scudder played tennis for Embry-Riddle. Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) at the Year award. Eaton now works as an an analyst. They reside in Fairfax, Freeman was a member of the NAIA Annual Meeting of Members of the aerospace engineer under The Boeing Va. Pictured, left to right: Jessica Justin Glazener (’11, DB) and his National Championship team in 2013 Navy League of the United States Company’s Engineering Leadership Ross (’00, DB); Dwayne Pittman wife, Courtney, celebrated the birth of and won a national championship held in Charleston, S.C., in June 2016. Development Program. (’96, DB; ’03, WW) and his wife, their first child, Amelia Rose, on Nov. (singles) in 2011. The couple reside The NSCC is the youth program of the Commander Amy; Gissel Sawyer (’97, DB); 9, 2016, in Grapevine, Texas. Glazener in Virginia Beach. Navy League. Paul Kaylor Benjamin Breitberg Josh Ehrlich Sara Bartlett (’16, DB) is a 2nd James Sawyer (’95, DB); Kate and is a first officer based at Dallas- Santiago Seiler Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and is Shawn Stokes; Marcus Bell (’13, Fort Worth International Airport for Keldon Hatch (’13, PC) and Marissa Capt. Eric Dawson (’91, DB) and in flight training at Pensacola, Fla. She WW) and his girlfriend, Kalai; and ExpressJet Airlines. Golesh (’14, PC) were married on First Officer Dan Barone (’91, will become a combat systems officer. Tara Clontz (’99, DB; ’06, WW). Oct. 8, 2016, in Tacoma, Wash. They ’95, DB) recently flew several trips Chris Freeman (’13, DB) and Landyn reside in Denver, Colo. together aboard a FedEx B767. Ryan I. Carlson (’16, WW) was Scudder (’12, DB) were married on Both were commissioned through

Julian Catala Bailey Eaton Madelyn Knizner Aaron B. Luethe Justin Martin named to the CivilianJobs.com 2016 2000s Oct. 8, 2016, in Norfolk, Va. A number of Mark Newpower (’13, DB) and Embry-Riddle’s Air Force ROTC Top 40 under 40 Military list, as pub- Embry-Riddle alumni attended the cer- Mereta Monsen were married on Det. 157 in 1991. lished in Military Transition News. Joshua Booth (’07, DB) and his emony, as did Hurricane Matthew. “The Dec. 31, 2015, in Beaver Dam, Wis. Justin Drew (’06, WW) is district Mike Brisson (’08, DB) was named of the 2017 mission of the University Carlson is a captain in the U.S. Marine wife, Shannon, celebrated the birth storm ended up hitting Norfolk with Newpower is pursuing his doctorate Barbara Bauer-Chen (’95, WW) manager for the U.S. Bureau of Land the Student Doctor of Osteopathic of Hawaii at Manoa’s‐ Hawaii Space Corps and a tactical mishap investiga- of their first child, William Josiah, the worst conditions at the exact start in medical physics at the University of and her husband established a real Management’s (BLM) Winnemucca Medicine of the Year at the Edward Exploration Analog and Simulation. tor for Headquarters Marine Corps on Oct. 7, 2016, in Tampa, Fla. time of our wedding,” Scudder says. “It Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; estate investing company, JB Property District office. He manages 8.4 million Via College of Osteopathic Medicine at Safety Division. Joshua is a systems engineer was an elegantly disastrous day with Monsen works as a leasing consul- Solutions LLC, which buys, rehabili- acres of BLM-administered high desert Auburn, Ala. Kiah Erlich (’13, WW) is the for GE Aviation. a series of unfortunate events, but it tant and high school lacrosse coach. tates, holds, rents and sells residential throughout Northern Nevada. director of Flight Support Services David Cecchino (’16, WW) achieved made for a forever memorable wedding The couple reside in Houston, Texas. and commercial real estate in the Julian Catala (’08, WW) is an asso- at Honeywell Aerospace. Master Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) coastal Virginia area including Virginia Retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant ciate at Grossman, Roth and Partridge, through the National Association Beach and surrounding cities. Officer 3 Lori L. Hill (’06, WW) trial lawyers in Sarasota, Fla. U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. of Flight Instructors. He is also an will be a featured speaker at the Audrianna L. Llinas (’13, DB) active Gold Seal CFI/Instrument, Lorena de Rodriguez (’99, WW) Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) Steven Hill (’08, WW) celebrated earned her wings to become a naval Multi-Engine, Advanced Ground and founded Safety and Security Society’s biennial convention Sept. 30 years at The Boeing Company on aviator during a special July 22, 2016, Instructor Ground Instructor, based Instruction Inc. to create programs 24–28, in Dallas, Texas. The event Aug. 15, 2016. He performs logistics ceremony. Llinas was the only woman in Leesburg, Va. for clients and collaborative rela- theme is Heroic Women of the DFC. engineering on the KC-767 International to graduate in her class. tionships with a variety of aviation Hill is one of the few military women Tanker Program in Oklahoma City, Okla. business partners. Capt. Eric Dawson and to be awarded the DFC for heroism Aaron B. Luethe (’13, WW) retired as First Officer Dan Barone (2006). She is also a Purple Heart chief flight engineer onAir Force One. Chris Rushing (’99, WW) won the recipient. 2010s He is now an operational analyst for The Family News T-6 class at the 2016 Reno Air Races Boeing Company in the Seattle area. in his airplane, Baron’s Revenge. U.S. Navy Commander Paul Kaylor William “Bill” Koperek (’11, WW) (’06, WW) is commanding officer of was appointed executive vice presi- Santiago Seiler (’13, DB) is flying 2000s Pilots Thierry P. Saint Loup (’99, the U.S.S. Nitze, a guided-missile dent of business development for the ferry flights from the United States to DB) and Ross McCurdy completed destroyer. Comlux Group. South America with AgSur Aviones, the Rob Knizner (‘06, DB) took his a flight from Essex County airport South American dealer for Air Tractor. daughter Madelyn, 4, to the 2016 EAA in New Jersey to establish the first

Kevin M. Ketelaar (‘06, DB) was Carl Newman (’11, WW), who is CEO of AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., where Marcus Hayle and Laura Butler Aéroplane Efficiency World Record promoted to captain on the CRJ the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Steven Bohlemann (’14, DB), an she showed her Eagle pride. Knizner in the C-1-c class as sanctioned by Mark Newpower and Mereta Monsen 700/900 for ExpressJet Airlines. in Jackson, Miss., was appointed by Embry-Riddle men’s soccer team alum- is assistant vice president at XL Catlin the National Aeronautic Association President Barack Obama to the National nus, represented the United States Insurance–Aviation, in Chicago, Ill. and the Fédération Aéronautique Angela M. Washington (’06, WW) Infrastructure Advisory Council. as a member of the 2016 Paralympics Internationale. Saint Loup is an execu- is director of properties at the men’s soccer squad. tive at SMA Engines (Safran Group) Memphis-Shelby County Airport Benjamin Breitberg (’12, DB) com- Shawn Stokes and Kate Marquis, center, and their wedding party in Texas. Authority. pleted a master’s degree in systems Justin Martin (’14, DB) is an aero- engineering from the Naval Postgraduate space engineer and safety inspector Marriages/ James Sowell (’99, DB) was recently Meteorologist Vicki Graf (’07, DB) School and was accepted into Class for the Office of Commercial Space Engagements appointed an American Institute of is the weekend morning meteorologist 152 at the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School. Transportation’s Safety Inspection division Aeronautics and Astronautics’ Space for the Channel 9 WSOC-TV Eyewitness of the Federal Aviation Administration. Colonization Technical Committee News team in Charlotte, N.C. Josh Ehrlich (’13, DB), a systems STEM subcommittee chair, a NASA engineer for Lockheed Martin working The Honorable Robert L. Sumwalt 1990s OSIRIS-Rex ambassador and a Tim McQueen (’07, WW) is plant on test and verification of the Orion III (’14, WW), a member of the National Planetary Society East Florida outreach leader for the GE Strother Field loca- European Service Module, is one of six Transportation Safety Board, was hon- John Riffle (’90, PC) and Burgundy coordinator. He was also elected exec- tion in Arkansas City, Kan. people who will live on a simulated Mars ored with Bombardier’s annual Safety Huntington (’91, PC) were married on Chris Freeman, right, Keldon Hatch utive board secretary of the Florida habitat for eight months this year as part Standdown award in September 2016. Aug. 13, 2016, in Salt Lake City, Utah. and Landyn Scudder and Marissa Golesh Joshua Booth Space Development Council.

34 LIFT SPRING 2017 ALUMNI.ERAU.EDU LIFT SPRING 2017 ALUMNI.ERAU.EDU 35 Kyle Heffelfinger (’12, PC) and Lt. Trevor Tomlin (’13, DB), Lt. Kyle scholarship award. The PAMA Houston Gonzalo ‘Zalo’ Jeffery Owen (’15, DB), who both fly Matissek (’13, DB), and Lt. Abby Chapter created a scholarship for Lopez-Garzón for Compass Airlines, flew the June 5, Hall (’12, DB) met with cadets Alex Aviation Maintenance Science (AMS) JUNE 23, 2016 2016, American Eagle Flight 6024 from Best, Steve Harding and Anthony at Embry-Riddle. McConnell was the In Memoriam Oklahoma City to Los Angeles together. Santoro at the first Dayton, Ohio-area first recipient of the PAMA Houston One of Embry-Riddle’s first international Both were hired in 2015 and are based Cadet-Alumni Meet Up. Pictured, left Chapter AMS Scholarship in 2014-15 students, Gonzalo “Zalo” Lopez-Garzón in Los Angeles, but live in Phoenix. to right, are Harding, Santoro, Tomlin, and her scholarship Lt. Trevor Tomlin (’43, MC), who is also believed to have been 1950s Matissek, Best and Hall. The cadets was renewed in Embry-Riddle’s oldest living alumnus, died Rebecca Lima (’12, DB) has devel- will commission in May 2017. 2015-16. McConnell June 23, 2016, at age 101. Originally from Argentina, Lopez-Garzón Samuel Eugene Poole Jr. (’54, MC) Eugene Coker (’86, WW) oped Ment, an app that helps frequent is a field avionics attended Embry-Riddle’s Miami Campus as a recipient of the fed- Dec. 8, 2016 July 9, 2016 travelers enjoy their time at the air- Erica McConnell (’16, DB) accepted technician with erally funded Inter-American Aviation Training Program scholarship. port. She and her app were featured in the Professional Aviation Maintenance General Atomics in “Zalo was enrolled in Embry-Riddle during the most important Robert C. Sellers (’56, MC, Wayne F. Bramwell (’89, DB) a recent Huffington Poststory. Association’s (PAMA) Houston Chapter Palmdale, Calif. years of our history. The training of international students during Non-degree) Sept. 13, 2016 Rebecca Lima Kyle Heffelfinger and Jeffery Owen World War II took us from a little for-profit corporation into the uni- May 25, 2016 versity that we are today, and the people who built that foundation came from all over the world,” says Dean Emeritus Bob Rockett. James Philip “Fibber” McKee (’58, 1990s Lopez-Garzón returned to Argentina after earning a diploma in MC) instructor mechanics. He enjoyed a successful career there teach- June 24, 2016 Ralph Waldo “Wally” EAGLE AUTHORS ing aeronautical instrumentation. He later moved to Miami and Emerson III (’96, WW) started his own business in interior design. Read more about Gerald “Jerry” Zimmerman (’58, Aug. 4, 2016 P. Michael Politano and Robert “Bob” O. Walton Lopez-Garzón: lift.erau.edu/latin-american-department MC, Non-degree) (’08, WW) co-authored the textbook Statistics and Research Sept. 23, 2016 ON THE BOOKSHELF Methodology: A Gentle Conversation, published in 2016 by 2000s Magnus C. V. Bergman (’17, PC) authored a Lulu Press. Walton is executive director of campus operations Dawn Brooke Owens and associate professor in the College of Business at Embry- novel, Oort Rising, published in December JUNE 24, 2016 1960s Jesse R. Goodwin (’00, PC) Riddle’s Worldwide Campus, European Region, and Politano 2015 by Stonehenge Circle Press. Bergman, May 13, 2016 is an adjunct professor for the Embry-Riddle who uses the pen name Magnus Victor, is Dawn Brooke Owens (’02, PC) died June 24, 2016, of cancer at Vandon D. Johnson (’60, MC, Worldwide Campus. expected to graduate in May 2017 with a age 35. A resident of Houston, Texas, she was a pilot and space Non-degree) Wayne W. Woolhiser (’01, WW) Bijan Vasigh, professor of economics and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Embry- policy expert who had worked for NASA, the Federal Aviation Sept. 3, 2016 Sept. 19, 2016 Riddle’s Prescott Campus. finance at Embry-Riddle’s College of Business Administration and the White House’s Office of Management at the Daytona Beach Campus and managing Al DeFilippo (’83, DB) and Budget. “She was one of the smartest, most innovating and Robert “Bob” Neubert (’68, DB) Tech. Sgt. Sunny (Siler) director at Aviation Consulting Group LLC, self-published Black Country, the first book interesting people I have ever known,” says Owens’s friend, Lori Oct. 11, 2016 Podobensky (’04, WW) Kenneth Fleming, adjunct faculty at Embry- of a planned historical trilogy: The Asbury Garver, in a blog published online in The Hill. In 2016, Garver and July 10, 2016 Triptych Series, which details the life and Riddle, and Barry Humphreys co-authored several other friends of Owens established the Brooke Owens Foundations of Airline Finance Methodology times of Francis Asbury. The namesake of Fellowship Program, 1970s Andreas H. Wiedemann (’05, PC) and Practice, 2nd edition, published in Asbury Park, New Jersey, DeFilippo con- which is a paid intern- July 29, 2016 November 2014 by Routledge Publishing, England. The text- siders Asbury, an itinerant preacher who ship and mentorship for Kim Q. Habermann (’78, DB) book provides an introduction to both the basics of finance and immigrated to America in 1771, the George undergraduate women Sept. 23, 2016 Washington of American Christianity. Black the intricacies of airline finance. seeking careers in Country describes the first 26 years of Asbury’s life in the Brandon Wild (’97, PC; ’04, WW) and Gary aviation or space explo- West Midlands of England. Ullrich (’89, WW) co-authored Aviation Safety ration. The program is 1980s Professor Emeritus James K. Libbey – The Basics. Published in November 2015, administered by The Friends the textbook offers a detailed introduction into authored Alben Barkley: A Life in Politics, Future Space Leaders Chief Warrant Officer 4 Richard Rev. Russell R. White Jr. the current important issues affecting avia- a biography published in 2016 by the Foundation. Earl Dickson (’80, WW) Aug. 10, 2016 tion safety. Wild and Ullrich are both faculty University Press of Kentucky. Barkley was Nov. 30, 2016 members in the aviation department at the Senate majority leader during the New Deal Betty Jane France University of North Dakota. The book is avail- and was vice president under President Gerard ‘Jerry’ T. Doyle Master Sgt. Selwyn G. Curtis Aug. 29, 2016 able as a free download: bookboon.com/en/ Harry Truman. Libbey formerly taught JULY 27, 2016 (’82, WW) aviation-safety-the-basics-ebook#download aviation history and diplomatic history for Aug. 18, 2016 Harold “Hal” D. Cope Allan J. Williams (’07, WW) published his memoir, I Dance Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus. He was the univer- Pilot turned stockbroker, actor, politician and talk radio show host October 2016 in the Sky – Flying and Other Stories, which includes his expe- sity’s teacher of the year in 2005. He retired in 2014. Gerard “Jerry” T. Doyle (’79, DB) lived a “non-flight plan” kind Lt. Cmdr. Ralph M. Malcolm Jr. riences flying for five years in the Alaskan bush and throughout Former Embry-Riddle protestant chap- of life by his own admission (Lift, spring 2009). He died July (’82, DB) Robert A. “Bob” Hoover the United States. lain (1996-2007) Jack Ottoson authored a 27, 2016, at age 60. After graduating from Embry-Riddle with a Nov. 9, 2016 Oct. 25, 2016 memoir, Just Plain Sense: Reflections of degree in aeronautical studies, Doyle became a jet salesman a Plains Pastor, published in April 2016 by and a corporate pilot for Falcon Jet in Teterboro, N.J. By 1980, Anna Christine “Chris” Gohranson Michael “Kell” Ryan Westbow Press. Ottoson served as a pas- he was vice president of sales for Drexel Burnham in San Diego, (’84, ’00, WW) (Former Embry-Riddle Board ARE YOU AN AUTHOR? tor, counselor, teacher and fisherman for Calif. In 1985, Doyle went to Hollywood and became an actor. He May 19, 2016 of Visitors member) Eagle Authors features traditionally and self-published books over 35 years. He retired in 2009. The book is best known for his starring role in the TV series Babylon 5. In Dec. 30, 2016 authored by Embry-Riddle alumni and faculty. To have your book includes his personal insights on work, lei- 2001, Doyle made a Republican run for Congress in California. In William C. Russell III (’85, WW) considered, email: [email protected]. sure and life priorities. Questions for reflec- that same year, The Jerry Doyle Show debuted on radio, where Oct. 4, 2016 For obituaries and tion are included at the end of each chapter. he eventually reached national prominence as the No. 6 political recent death notices: radio show host in America. In 2013, he created and was presi- alumni.erau.edu/passings. dent of EpicTimes of Las Vegas, Nev. Doyle was featured on the cover of the spring 2009 issue of Lift.

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