Praises Outgoing President And CEO Of The Organization

NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen issued a statement following news that National Air Transportation Association (NATA) President and CEO Tom Hendricks would step down from his post later this year.

“Tom has been a tireless champion for general aviation, with an unyielding commitment to protecting and promoting the industry while at NATA. He brought a sterling reputation and strong leadership skills to NATA, and over his four-year tenure the association has made a number of strategic decisions that today position NATA on solid ground as it moves into its eighth decade. Tom has been a good friend to NBAA and the entire general aviation community. We wish him the best as he begins this next chapter in his life. "

Hendricks is a retired Air Force Reserve colonel and career fighter pilot. He also served on active duty as a U.S. Navy officer on the USS MIDWAY (CV-41), and as an instructor pilot at the United States Navy Fighter Weapons School. A native of Fairfield, OH, Hendricks graduated from The Citadel in Charleston, SC with a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics, with secondary emphasis in business administration.  

(Source: NBAA news release)

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