New roles at NBAA

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced new and expanded responsibilities for two senior team members, while thanking a third leader, who announced plans to step down from the association earlier this year.

Jo Damato has been named senior vice president, events and professional engagement, and Andrew Broom has been named chief revenue officer.

The changes come as Laurie Lutz, senior vice president, events, concluded her planned departure from NBAA in November 2024.

“Jo and Andrew are respected and proven leaders with deep experience at NBAA and in the industry,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “We are pleased that they are taking on new responsibilities in support of NBAA’s mission to foster the growth of business aviation in the United States and around the world.”

Damato, who most recently served as NBAA senior vice president, education, training and workforce development, will expand that role to now include creating the strategic direction for the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), as well as the association’s conference, and forums, according to NBAA officials. She retains responsibility for oversight of all of NBAA’s professional development activities, including the association’s Strategic Focus Teams, Certified Aviation Manager program, Professional Development Programs, certificate programs and the sustainability accreditation, on-demand education, scholarships and more.

Damato joined NBAA in 2001 to manage the association’s Air Traffic Services function at the FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center until 2007, when she began her focus on professional development roles within NBAA. Prior to joining NBAA, Damato worked in scheduling and was director of pilot training with Executive Jet Management at Cincinnati’s Lunken Airport (KLUK).

A CFI, Damato holds single and multi-engine land instrument ratings and a commercial pilot certificate. She has a bachelor’s degree in aviation management from the Florida Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

In his expanded role, Broom will lead event exhibit sales, in addition to overseeing membership, marketing, and sponsorships, according to NBAA officials.

He is responsible for leading the association’s initiatives to broaden and enhance the NBAA brand, expand the member/customer base, and generate revenue from current and future events, products, and services.

Broom joined NBAA in July 2021 as senior vice president, strategy, marketing and innovation. Prior to joining NBAA, he served as CEO of the Citation Jet Pilots Association.

He previously led marketing and communications efforts for Honda Aircraft Company from 2012-2016, and served as vice president of communications and outreach at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Before serving in those roles, Broom held positions with Hawker Beechcraft, Eclipse Aviation, and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.

Broom earned a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical science and an MBA from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He also completed flight training through certified flight instructor, instrument instructor.

Founded in 1947, NBAA represents more than 10,000 members and provides more than 100 products and services to the business aviation community, including the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), the world’s largest civil aviation trade show.

For more information: NBAA.org