Appointments Confirmed Unanimously March 22

An accomplished scientist-astronaut and two leading aerospace executives were unanimously confirmed to serve on the Board of Trustees of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on March 22, 2019.

The new Embry-Riddle Trustees are Dr. Janet Kavandi, scientist and NASA astronaut; Neal J. Keating, Kaman Corporation CEO; and Steve Nordlund, Vice President and General Manager, Boeing NeXt.

“Janet Kavandi will bring deep scientific, operational and business insights to the table,” said Mori Hosseini, Chairman of the Embry-Riddle Board of Trustees. “Both Neal Keating and Steve Nordlund are strong leaders with extensive knowledge of aerospace business. All three of these new Trustees have keen energy, vision and business acumen that will serve Embry-Riddle very well. We look forward to working with them to support our mission of service to students.”

Embry-Riddle President Dr. P. Barry Butler said, “These outstanding new Trustees have a stellar track record of success, with specific knowledge and connections across the aerospace industry. Their service to society has been truly inspirational. They will make outstanding Trustees. It will be my pleasure to welcome them to the Embry-Riddle leadership team.”

(Source: ERAU news release. Images provided. Pictured: Mr. Mori Hosseini (left), Chairman of Embry-Riddle’s Board of Trustees, and President P. Barry Butler (right) welcome new Trustees Neal J. Keating, Dr. Janet Kavandi and Steve Nordlund.)

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