An integral part of the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) governing body, the AEA Board of Directors, is its committees. An effective board does much of its work in committees. The fundamental research and collection of ideas are gathered and alternatives are considered through AEA committees.

AEA Committee Involvement:
If you are interested in serving on an AEA Committee, you must submit a
Committee Application Form for consideration.

Trusteeship Committee
This committee is a standing committee and shall assess the Board’s profile and skill set; shall develop and maintain a pool of candidates with desired skills that could be nominated to serve on the Board; and, as necessary, shall recommend a slate of candidates to the Board whenever vacancies or impending vacancies require an election to select directors.

Chairman:
Gary Harpster, Duncan Aviation/Lincoln - email

Members:
David Loso, Jet Aviation St. Louis
Kim Stephenson, L-3 Avionics
Greg Vail, Flightstar Group, ex-officio
Paula Derks, AEA Staff Liaison

Program and Member Services Committee
This committee shall oversee and audit the Association’s programs and member services (including conferences, training programs, communications, publications and member benefits) other than government affairs programs, and shall recommend strategic plans for such program;, shall assist the Association staff in meeting the Association’s program and member services goals; and shall report their findings and recommendations to the Board for disposition.

Chairman:
Rick Ochs, Spirit Avionics - email

Members:
William Elliott, Rockwell Collins
Matt Fowle, Mid-Continent Instruments West
Tom Genovese, Mid-Continent Instruments
Dave Hainline, Ramona Avionics
Scott Hall, Thrane & Thrane
Jeff Kroeller, Astronics
Michael Kus, Avionics 2000
Mickey Shriver, Tarrant County Community College
Kim Stephenson, L-3 Avionics
Mike Adamson, Linda Adams, Aaron Ward, AEA Staff Liaisons

Government & Industry Affairs Committee
This committee shall oversee and audit the Association’s government affairs program; shall recommend strategic plans for such programs; shall assist the Association’s government affairs professionals in meeting the Association’s government affairs goals; and shall report their findings and recommendations to the Board for disposition.

Chairman:
Gary Picou, PS Engineering - email

Members:
Barry Aylward, Kitchener Aero
Jason Burzacott, Australian Avionics
Matt Harrah, Garmin
James Joubert, Pacific Southwest Instruments
Gary Joyce, IAE Ltd.
Mike LaConto, EPPS Aviation
Pat Napolitano, Mid-Continent Instruments
Rick Peavley, Vero Beach Aviation
Ric Peri, AEA Staff Liaison

Finance Committee
This Committee shall assist the treasurer and president by monitoring the financial status of the organization, and overseeing periodic financial audits. The Committee shall report their findings and recommendations to the Board for disposition.

Chairman:
Jeanne Rau-Flattery, Millennium International / Aero Express - email

Members:
James Joubert, Pacific Southwest Instruments
Debra McFarland, AEA Staff Liaison

Committee Meeting Frequency
Each committee is expected to conduct an annual committee meeting to take place during the AEA Annual Convention & Trade Show. This meeting shall be held immediately prior to the Board of Directors Meeting. The committee chair will then present a written report of the committee meeting to the full board.

Whenever possible, the AEA encourages committees to meet at least three times throughout the year via email or teleconferencing.