Executive Director
Tony Fiore

President

Amanda McGee

Findley Airport

Vice President

Matt Schnelle

RS & H

Director (Through 4/2025)
Scott Gibbons, AAE Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport

Director (Through 4/2025)
Tom Franzen

City of Springfield, OH

Director (Through 4/2025) Ronnie Powell
Everest Fuels

Director (Through 4/2025)
Alan Wolfson
Warren County Airport Authority

Director Term Expirations: The month is determined by the Annual Conference which is normally held in April of each year. If the month above is noted differently, that indicates the Annual Conference has been adjusted outside of April.

The officers of the association, together with the immediate past president and twelve directors, that are members in good standings, elected at large at the Annual Business Meeting of OAA, shall constitute the Board of Directors which shall conduct the business of OAA.

Term

Directors shall be elected for 3-year terms, with terms staggered, unless otherwise specified. If a Director is filling a vacated position, a "term" is considered a full term if the new Director completes half, or more, of the original term.

Meetings

The board typically meets monthly on the third or fourth Thursday from 1 pm to 3 pm.   As the Officers and Directors come from around the state, meetings try to alternate between central Ohio and outside of central Ohio. We offer hybrid meetings (a zoom/MS Teams/in person mix) so that everyone can attend.   Lunch is often provided by the host location.

Overall Responsibilities

• Value and respect other board members and staff

• Implement decisions with consensus

• Focus on policy matters

• Participate in organizational direction decisions

• Understand organizational provisions – financial structure and operational foundations

• Value membership opinions, needs, and wants

• Serve with high ethical standards

• Contribute to the board’s and society’s success

• Celebrate  success

• Be an active/involved board member

• Represent the association with integrity, commitment, and respect

Specific Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in board meetings. Plan your calendar in advance so that you can be present.

• Provide a written report in advance of the board meeting, if serving as a Chair of a committee.

• Read the board packet in advance of the board meeting.

• Attend the annual conference.

• Coordinate (one) 1 project per year. This can include working as a liaison with a committee, implementing an ongoing project, or working with a task force on a new project.

• Assist the Executive Committee as needed to accomplish their annual goals.

• Promptly renew membership each year.

• Familiarize and use as an ongoing reference the board-only portal and its contents.

• Assist with orienting and mentoring new board members.

• Leave/resign respectfully from the board if you find yourself in a situation where you cannot devote the time and attention that the position and OAA deserve.

Interested in Volunteering for a Committee?

If you are interested in volunteering, we can place you as a volunteer on one or more of our committees. Expectations are that you participate in the monthly committee conference calls. You are not required to attend board meetings, but you are welcome to do so. Contact us at oaa@ohioaviation.org if you are interested in volunteering. 

Interested in Serving as a Director?

If you are interested in serving as a Director for the Ohio Aviation Association, please read through the responsibilities above and be familiar with the Constitution & Bylaws, click here.  You should have the heart to serve all aviation in Ohio, and have the support of your employer as our monthly meetings occur during the day throughout Ohio. We hold elections each year during the annual conference, or if a position is vacated.  It is recommended that you first volunteer for a committee.  Contact us at oaa@ohioaviation.org if you are interested in learning more about becoming a Director.  

The application will ask questions about employer support of OAA and support of your time, ability to meet the responsibilities and expectations, skills & capabilities you will bring to the Board, aviation experience, previous and current aviation volunteering, and a personal statement.  You will also be required to upload a resume (PDF or Word). 

We anticipate there will be two to three board positions open at our annual meeting April/May 2025.  For more information please contact Tony@ohioaviation.org (executive director) or Amanda McGee (president) amcgee@findlayohio.gov.........THANK YOU !!!!

 UPDATED June 2024