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Long-time Genav Advocate Henry Ogrodzinski Flies West
By: Chad Trautvetter
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National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) president and CEO and long-time general aviation advocate Henry Ogrodzinski passed away last night after a battle with cancer. He joined NASAO in 1996 and also served on the boards of directors of the National Aeronautic Association, the Aero Club of Washington, the Airport Cooperative Research Program, the Board of Nominations for the National Aviation Hall of Fame and the Selection Committee for the annual Collier Trophy. He started his aviation career at General Motors’ avionics division before moving to senior positions at EAA, GAMA and Gulfstream Aerospace.