Committees
Those who work to drive ATEC's mission forward
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Regulatory Committee
The committee shapes and advances the council’s regulatory agenda. Responsibilities include advising the Board on regulatory policy, compiling compliance information for members, engaging with government officials on policy initiatives, and participating in meetings with regulators. The committee also actively collaborates in coalition meetings and activities to further regulatory objectives.
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David Blanton
Director - Aviation Maintenance Technician Program Liberty UniversityMember -
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Mark Holloway
Executive Director of Aviation Maintenance Aviation Institute of Maintenance - CorporateMember -
Chuck HorningDirector, Regulatory Compliance and Outreach Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityMember
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Chris PudduckEducation Development & Program Manager - Aviation Universal Technical Institute - CorporateMember
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Drew SmithProfessor Kansas State University Salina - Aerospace and Technology CampusMember
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Pamela Van SantPresident/Chief Operating Officer National Aviation Academy Inc - ClearwaterMember
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Brian Ward
AMT Program Chair Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology - TulsaMember
Legislative Committee
Focused on legislative matters, the committee reviews communications and engages in meetings with legislators at the federal level to advance association priorities. It recommends policy directions on legislative issues, participates in coalition activities, and actively supports the annual fly-in to advocate for the association's interests.
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Butch Adams
Training and Development Manager Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics - HagerstownMember -
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David Blanton
Director - Aviation Maintenance Technician Program Liberty UniversityMember -
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Amy Moore
Dean of Academic Affairs and Operations Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology - DenverMember -
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Pamela Van SantPresident/Chief Operating Officer National Aviation Academy Inc - ClearwaterMember
Annual Conference Committee
The committee is dedicated to ensuring the success of the annual meeting. Responsibilities include overseeing agenda development, identifying suitable sites and venues, soliciting conference exhibitors and sponsors, and securing potential speakers. The committee plays a crucial role in creating a dynamic and engaging event for members and participants.
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Josh ColemanProgram Dean, Aerospace & Transportation Portland Community CollegeMember
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Christiaan DesmondDean Advanced & Applied Technologies Portland Community CollegeMember
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ATEC Journal Editorial Committee
The committee plays a crucial role in maintaining the high standards of the ATEC Journal, a peer-reviewed, biannual electronic publication. The committee is entrusted with the responsibility of curating and reviewing articles from educators, administrators, students, and industry professionals, covering a broad spectrum of topics related to teaching techniques and research in the field.
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Richard Johnson
Associate Professor of Aeronautics; Educator of the Year Liberty UniversityMember -
ATEC Academy Mentors
The ATEC community includes an incredible roster of master teachers. We are proud to welcome several of our finest to act as ATEC Academy facilitators—these individuals bring more than 100 years of aviation maintenance technician school teaching experience to aid the learning experience.
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Sean Glassberg
Owner, Faculty Development Facilitator Educator Training & ConsultingLead Facilitator -
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Dan BrauhnProfessor, Aviation Maintenance and Avionics Indian Hills Community CollegeMentor
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Mark Holloway
Executive Director of Aviation Maintenance Aviation Institute of Maintenance - CorporateMentor -
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