The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) reelected five members to its Board of Directors during its annual meeting at the 2026 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas.
Reelected to three-year terms were Jennifer Alessio, director of aviation at Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Matt Byrd, president and CEO of Hillwood Aviation; Shelly deZevallos, principal at Independent Mortgage Company; Craig Olson, vice president of aviation at Starbucks Coffee Company; and Charlie Precourt, member at 78CL Aviation.
The association also named DuPont Director of Aviation Elizabeth Dornak as chair emeritus following the conclusion of her service as a director, according to NBAA officials. The role allows former board members who have reached term limits to provide ongoing guidance and mentorship to current directors.
Additionally, Jim Schwertner, president and CEO of Schwertner Farms, concluded 13 years on the board. Service as chair emeritus also ended for Ronald Duncan of General Communication, Monte J.M. Koch of Choice Hotels, and Lloyd “Fig” Newton.
NBAA also appointed Amanda Applegate of Soar Aviation Law, Eric Hinson of FlightSafety International, and Vivek Kaushal of Global Jet Capital to its Advisory Council.
“We are pleased Jennifer, Matt, Shelly, Craig, and Charlie will remain on the board, and are grateful for their strong leadership and support,” said Dan Hubbard, NBAA interim COO.
For more information: NBAA.org
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