Selections Announced After Annual Meeting

The National Air Transportation Association announced the selection of its new leadership team and the election of two new members for its Board of Directors after its Annual Meeting, held along with the Association’s Day on the Hill in Washington, D.C. on May 21, 2025.

Cristine Kirk, CEO of Malone AirCharter, based in Jacksonville, Florida, was selected for a two-year term as Chair of NATA’s Board of Directors. She provides strong leadership experience as well as a solid commitment to further the interests of Part 135 operators and aviation businesses across the U.S.

Geoff Heck, President and COO of Aero Centers, with a nationwide network of FBOs and a provider of additional aviation services, was named to serve as Vice Chair.

Todd Anderson, COO of Sheltair Aviation, continues as Immediate Past Chair on NATA’s Executive Committee.

Smith is the Senior Vice President of Safety & Health and Risk Management for Atlantic with over 25 years of experience in the aviation, transportation, and manufacturing industries.

Renewing for additional 3-year terms are Chris Rozansky, Executive Director of Naples Airport Authority in Florida, and Allen McReynolds, President and Chief Operating Officer of West Star Aviation headquartered in Illinois.

The terms of NATA Board members Megan Wolf of Flexjet, Kathryn Purwin of Helinet Aviation, and Past Board Chair Clive Lowe of Atlantic Aviation have concluded.

Curt Castagna, President and CEO of NATA said, “NATA extends its sincere gratitude to Clive Lowe of Atlantic Aviation for his leadership and service as Chair of the NATA Board of Directors. We also thank Megan Wolf of Flexjet and Kathryn Purwin of Helinet Aviation Services for their dedication and meaningful contributions throughout their tenure on the Board.”

Castagna continued, “We welcome Cristine Kirk as Chair and Geoff Heck as Vice Chair. Cristine’s strong leadership and dedication to part 135 operators, combined with Geoff’s operational expertise and strategic insight, will be vital to guiding our priorities in support of membership growth and industry advancement. We look forward to seeing the Association’s initiatives and the Board continue to flourish under their leadership.”

“We are pleased to welcome David Frash of NetJets and Todd Smith of Atlantic Aviation to the NATA Board of Directors, and to recognize the continued service of Chris Rozansky and Allen McReynolds,” he added.

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