Founding directors

Partnered with a purpose — aviation safety.

Paul Burger

Founding Director · Director of Development
  • General aviation safety philanthropist
  • 2,500-hour ATP
  • Past chair, WIAC

Lauretta Webb

Founding Director · Director of Marketing Communications
  • NAFI Director of Marketing Communications
  • Past co-chair, WIAC

Ron Timmermans

Founding Director · Director of Operations
  • 2021 National CFI
  • 2022 NAFI CFI Hall of Fame

John Teipen

Founding Director · Board Chair / Director of Strategy
  • 2005 National CFI
  • 2008 National FAASTeam Representative
  • FAA Pilot Examiner — Retired

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