Mon, Nov 15, 2010
Three Appointed To Executive Committee, Including William
Haberstock
The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) has appointed three new
members to its Executive Committee.
William Haberstock
William F. Haberstock, president and chief executive officer of
Million Air Aviation Company, Salt Lake City, and former treasurer
for the ACSF was elected to fill the role of vice-chairman for the
coming year. Haberstock has more than 35 years of aviation
management experience, including 11 years with Keystone Aviation.
Throughout his career, he has held positions as chief pilot for
Eagle Air; vice president of flight operations and aircraft sales
manager for Barken International; and director of flight operations
for Beech Aircraft Corporation -Salt Lake City. Haberstock is an
airline transport pilot with more than 16,000 hours of flight time.
He has served on the National Air Transportation Association (NATA)
Board of Directors and the board of governors for the Salt Lake
Chamber of Commerce, Utah Air Travel Commission.
John Grillo
John Grillo, president of Executive Fliteways, Inc., Ronkonkoma,
NY, was selected as the new treasurer for the ACSF. Grillo is a
36-year veteran of the aviation community. He retired from the
United States Air Force as a Major, having flown the C-130
extensively throughout Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. He is
the recipient of more than 30 military awards and commendations,
including six Air Medals for Valor, two Distinguished Flying
Crosses, a Bronze Star and the Silver Star. Grillo's experience
also includes a 22-year career as a captain for American Airlines.
Grillo also served on the NATA Air Charter Committee, where he
helped establish operational and regulatory standards for our
industry.
"We are pleased to have these gentlemen working in their new
roles for the foundation," said James C. Christiansen, chairman of
the Air Charter Safety Foundation. "Both have been avid members in
their service on the Board of Governors. Their extensive experience
and knowledge of the industry have been great attributes for the
foundation, and we look forward to working with them to continue
the foundation's mission of promoting and increasing the benchmark
of safety in the charter industry."
Byron Burns
Bryan Burns, ACSF Executive Director, was elected to fill the
role of President of the foundation. Burns has 28 years of
experience in the fixed base operator industry. Prior to joining
the ACSF, he was area general manager for Signature Flight Support
at the Washington Dulles and Ronald Reagan Washington National
Airports, where he was responsible for all daily operations. Burns
holds a Bachelor of Science in Air Commerce/Transportation
Technology from Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne,
Florida.
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