NBAA Promotes Staff, Creates Strategy/Innovation Unit

NBAA has conducted some organizational restructuring and promoted several staff members, it announced today. Mike Nichols has been promoted from v-p of operational excellence and professional development to head a new division within the Washington D.C.-based organization as senior vice president of strategy and innovation. In addition, he will oversee NBAA’s professional development initiatives, including its educational offerings, as well as define the vision and strategy for enhancing the advocacy group’s conferences and seminars.

Joanne “Jo” Damato, most recently senior director of educational development and strategy, was named v-p of educational strategy and workforce development and will lead the team for all of the organization’s professional development activities such as the Certified Aviation Manager program and the Professional Development Review Committee. A member of NBAA’s staff since 2001, she will also steer its efforts to address the industry’s labor challenges.

Last, Dina Green was promoted from senior director of conferences and forums to v-p of events and will also be in charge of the team responsible for registration and sponsorships.

"We are pleased to recognize the outstanding contributions and forward-looking vision of three of our most dedicated veterans," said NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen.