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2025-2026 SWAAAE Foundation Board of Directors

PRESIDENT
Courtney Johnson

VICE PRESIDENT
Gladys Brown

TREASURER
Mark Witsoe

DIRECTOR
Faisal (Deen) Buharie

DIRECTOR
Graham Ritz

DIRECTOR
Brian Martinezmoles

CORPORATE DIRECTOR
David Sperling

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Cathy Herring

SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Interested in serving on the SWAAAE Foundation Board of Directors? Current SWAAAE members in good standing at the time of nomination and throughout their term of service are eligible to run for a Board position. We encourage candidates who are passionate about the Foundation’s mission, supporting students attending accredited colleges and universities in the United States pursuing studies in aviation science, aeronautics, airport management, and related fields, to apply.

The following positions are open for election, each serving a two-year term beginning in July 2026:

  • Treasurer (other than the SWAAAE First Vice President)
  • Director
  • Corporate Director

Interested candidates should provide the following information via email by Thursday, June 18, 2026, 5:00 p.m. PST:

  • Personal statement of interest;
  • Letter from your employer on airport or company letterhead indicating support for the time commitment and participation; and
  • Current resume

COMMITTEES

Financial Committee
Chair: Mark Witsoe


Nominating Committee
Chair: Brian Martinezmoles

Outreach Program Committee
Chair: Graham Ritz

Scholarship Committee
Chair: Stephanie Crawford


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