The purpose of our Board of Visitors is to facilitate the continued quality growth and development of Embry-Riddle Prescott as a recognized leader in aviation and aerospace engineering education and emerging fields within the industry, by providing support and advice to the Chancellor and campus leadership. The Board of Visitors serve as ambassadors for the university, volunteering their time to speak, mentor, and contribute financially to the programs and initiatives of the school.

Dr. Vivienne Bennett
Professor Emerita
Liberal Studies Department California State University San Marcos (CSUSM)

Peg Billson
 President and CEO (retired)
 BBA Aviation’s Aftermarket Services

Bill Cusick
 General Manager
 Heli-Cal an MW Industries Company

Alexis Hepburn
 Mechanical Engineer
 Raytheon Technologies

Mike Fann
 President
 Fann Contracting, Inc.

Tonia Fortner
 Prescott area foundation board advisor
 Retired Business Owner

Steve Alwin
 President
 ACSS

Larry Greg
 Sr. Vice President
 Falcon Insurance Agency, an Acrisure Company

Dennis Hicks
 Business Director – (retired)
 The Boeing Company -Commercial Sales

Brian Hoefig
 Director of Operations – (retired)
 737 Program Seattle Delivery Center
The Boeing Company

Jim Kidrick
 President and CEO
 San Diego Air & Space Museum

Dr. Mark LaPole
 Program Director – (retired)
 Ball Aerospace

Jim Lee
 President and CEO
 Lee, LTD.

Frank Mayne
 Commercial Pilot – (retired)
 Adjunct Faculty
El Diablo Community College     

Gabe Navarrete
 President and CEO
 Urban Tactical Group (UTG)

Ray Newton
 Professor Emeritus
 Northern Arizona University and freelance writer      

Norm Knight
 Deputy Director, Flight Operations
 Johnson Space Center NASA

Katie Pribyl
 Manager, Family Cattle Ranch, Montana
 Former Senior Vice President
Aviation Strategy and Programs AOPA

Al Qualey
 President Emeritus & Sr. Advisor
 1st Source Bank

Phil Rosnik
 VP/Gen. Mgr., Sensors & Integrated
 Systems Division – (retired)
United Technologies Corp

Kathy Sischka
 Co-Owner
 Olsen's For Healthy Animals

John Thelan
 Senior Vice President, Depot Operations
 Costco Wholesale Corporation

Kathy Wood
 Former Director
 Dassault Falcon 6X Nacelle Programs
Collins Aerospace

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