Non-Profit Dedicated To Preserving The Region's Aviation
History
The Duluth Aviation Institute announces the appointment of John
Eagleton, Kate Dougherty, and Don Monaco to its Board of Trustees.
"John, Kate, and Don are dynamic and resourceful individuals, and
we look forward to the benefits of their insight and experience as
trustees on our board," said Sandra Ettestad, Duluth Aviation
Institute president.
John Eagleton has been the president and chief executive officer
of Northstar Aerospace since 1998. Winner of the 2004 Joel Labovitz
Entrepreneur Success Award, John has led Northstar Aerospace to
become one of the nation's fastest growing private companies in the
United States. He also serves on the Duluth Airport Authority board
and is on the Advisory Committee for Lake Superior's College Center
for Advanced Aviation.
One of ANN's best friends, Kate
Dougherty, is owner of Dougherty Public Relations. Her client list
is a diverse group of aviation companies and foundations. Prior to
developing her private business, Kate was the public relations
director for Cirrus Design for seven years and employed by them for
ten years. She is a member of Experimental Aircraft Association,
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, and a former member of the
General Aviation Manufacturers Association, Communication
Committee. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the
Charles A Lindbergh Foundation. [Shameless Editorial Kudos: Yeah
Kate!}
Don Monaco retired in 2002 after spending 28 years as an
international information technology and business management
consultant at Accenture, including 18 years as a partner and
senior executive. He established Monaco Air Duluth in 2005, a
highly regarded full service Fixed Base Operator providing services
to airlines, the military, and general aviation customers. He holds
Commercial Pilot, Advanced Ground Instructor, and Instrument Ground
Instructor certificates. Don also serves on the Lake Superior
College Center for Advanced Aviation Steering Committee, the
Metropolitan Airports Commission, the Duluth Workforce Council, and
the Miller-Dwan Foundation Board of Directors.
The Duluth Aviation Institute is a non-profit corporation
dedicated to preserving the region's aviation history, to inspiring
the public with this history and knowledge of aviation and
aerospace, and to exploring community development within this
educational effort.