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Bill Deaver President— Founding Director Bill Deaver is a public and government relations consultant and the former editor and publisher of the Mojave Desert News. He writes a weekly column in the Antelope Valley Press. More> |
Heather Benes Secretary — Director Heather Benes is a dance teacher and choreographer. Her training and experience includes graduate degrees in dance and theatre performance and production and human movement science, as well as performance and choreographic credits in university and regional dance companies. More> |
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Cathy Hansen Treasurer — Founding Director A long time aviatrix and community leader, Cathy Hansen is a past president and current board member of the East Kern Airport District Board of Directors. More> |
Alan Radecki Historian/Curator — Founding Director An avid history buff and published photographer of aircraft and trains and published author "A Mojave Scrapbook — Volume 1." Mr. Radecki is a member of the Aviation Photographers of Southern California. More> |
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Wen Painter Director — Founding Director Wen Painter is a U.S. Air Force veteran and retired Director Aerospace Engineer from NASA Dryden after 30 years of service, but is still called back to work from time to time for research programs. He holds a BS Aeronautical Engineering; MA Human Resource Management and a MS Aeronautical Engineering. More> |
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Kelly Hall Director Owner of Hall Star Speakers & Talent, a lecture and talent bureau, Kelly is also responsible for the personal management for famous aviator Dick Rutan, and has been working with him for nearly 25 years. More> |



