Board of Directors

Officers

JJ Suarez

Board Chair

JJ Suarez  was born in Cuba in 1949. At age 11, JJ was admitted into the United States with his parents and sister in 1960 under the Cuban Refugee Program. By 1972, he proudly became a naturalized US citizen. After graduating from high school in San Juan, he received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Puerto Rico. Thereafter, he pursued further studies at Cornell University where he completed both his Master of Science in Civil Engineering and a PhD in Structural Engineering.

JJ’s career has been a blend of academic, entrepreneurial, corporate, industry and community involvement roles. In 1996, JJ started his own business, CSA Group, an architectural, engineering, and construction management company. Currently, CSA employs over five hundred professionals and operates out of several United States, Caribbean, and Central America locations.

One of JJ’s most passionate endeavors lies in the field of aviation. Currently, he is the Chairman Elect of TBM Owners and Pilots Association (TBMOPA) board and a board member of Air Care Alliance (ACA). JJ currently volunteers as a pilot for LifeLine Pilots, Angel Flight East, Angel Flight Soars, and PALS. At the heart of it all, JJ’s anchor remains his family. He shares his life with his wife, Ginger Lippmeier-Suarez, four children, six grandchildren, and a precious great-granddaughter.

Mark Hanson

President

Since becoming a pilot in 2009 Mark has steadily grown to become a nationally recognized advocate for general aviation’s role in all types of public benefit flying.  Mark has served on the ACA Board of Directors since 2020, most recently as President. He is a seasoned FAA Safety Team Lead Safety Representative running a national monthly FAA Safety webinar series, an accomplished aviator, and longtime advocate for charitable aviation. He has flown more than 500 volunteer missions supporting children, veterans, patients, and wildlife for organizations such as Angel Flight, Veterans Airlift Command,  Sky Hope, Turtles Fly Too, STEM Flights, and others.

Mark’s commitment to giving back has not gone unnoticed, receiving numerous community service recognition awards, appearing in several articles, podcasts, newscasts and videos.

2017 – National Basketball Association & Boston Celtics, Heros Among Us

2021 – National Aeronautic Association, Distinguished Volunteer Pilot

2022 – Angel Flight West Endeavor Award, Volunteer Pilot of the Year

2023 – International Fellowship of Flying Rotarians – Presidents Award for Service

2024 – PALS/Sky Hope Richard Ruzika Hope Award for Service

Ellen Williams

Secretary

Ellen Williams is the Executive Director of Angel Flight East, a nonprofit organization based in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, that provides free air transportation for patients in need of medical care far from home. Since joining Angel Flight East in 2013, Ellen has guided the organization’s growth while maintaining a strong focus on mission delivery, operational excellence, and community engagement.

With more than 30 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector, Ellen has a proven track record of driving organizational growth, building strategic partnerships, and fostering high-performing teams. Before joining Angel Flight East, Ellen had a 23- year career with the Boy Scouts of America, during which she held a variety of leadership and development roles supporting youth programs and community initiatives.

Ellen also served as a Development Officer for the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, managing multimillion-dollar workplace giving campaigns and cultivating relationships with corporate and community leaders.

An active community volunteer, Ellen is a 10-year member and past president of the Chestnut Hill Rotary Club and has been an engaged member of the Philadelphia Chapter of Business Network International (BNI) since 2020. Her leadership and commitment to service have earned her recognition for both marketing excellence and community impact.

Trevor Moody

Treasurer

Trevor has had a long career in the development of innovative medical technologies.  His roles in emerging companies have included R&D, marketing, CEO, investor and board member. Trevor is currently a director of several private and public companies, primarily in the medical technology industry.  Trevor serves on the board of the Air Care Alliance, a national not-for-profit representing the interests of volunteer pilot organizations.  Trevor also serves on the board of directors of Angel Flight West where has provided over 180 volunteer fights for passengers traveling to medical care.

Trevor began flying in a Cessna 172N before graduating to a Mooney M20J and then a Twin Diamond DA42.  Trevor flies commercially and conducts training in both Diamond DA42s and DA62s.  He is an active pilot with Angel Flight West and other volunteer pilot organizations.

Directors

Andrew Broom joined NBAA in July 2021 as senior vice president, strategy, marketing and innovation and became chief revenue officer in October 2024.

He now leads event exhibit sales, in addition to overseeing membership, marketing and sponsorships. He is responsible for leading the association’s strategic and innovative initiatives to broaden and enhance the NBAA brand, expand the member/customer base and generate significant revenue from current and future events, products and services. This includes developing strategic alliances, creating business opportunities for the association relevant to business aviation and providing innovative strategy perspectives to enhance existing events, programs, products and services.

Prior to joining NBAA, Broom served as CEO of the Citation Jet Pilots Association. He previously led worldwide marketing and communications efforts for Honda Aircraft Company from 2012-2016, and served as vice president of communications and outreach at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Before serving in those roles, Broom held positions with Hawker Beechcraft, Eclipse Aviation and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. He currently serves on the board of directors for both the Citation Jet Pilots and the HondaJet Owners and Pilots Association.

Broom earned a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical science and an MBA from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He also completed flight training through certified flight instructor, instrument instructor.

Jeanine Chambers has served as the executive director of Angel Flight Soars for over 26 years.

Under her leadership, Angel Flight’s missions have increased by 950 percent. It is also worth noting that Jeanine has built Angel Flight’s public awareness to unprecedented levels.

She is a graduate of Georgia State University with a Master of Business Administration and Information Technology.

Daniel Cheung is the principal and co-founder of Aviation Tax Consultants, LLC.  He is a certified public accountant who specializes in aviation tax compliance matters.  Daniel is a frequent speaker at aviation events and aviation tax conferences, and a regular contributor to aviation trade journals. He received his B.S. Degree in Accounting from Indiana University in 1989.

Daniel was born and raised in Hong Kong and has been a naturalized Hoosier since 1985.  He resides in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife and enjoys spending his off-time traveling, golfing, and attending sporting events around the world.

In January 2023, Daniel joined the Board of Directors for Angel Flight West, an organization that delivers health and hope using donated flights to serve those with healthcare or other compelling human needs. In 2024 he was awarded the Champion of Public Benefit Flying by the NAA for his dedication and unwavering support of charitable aviation.

Eric Heigis is a seasoned policy professional with an expertise in aviation policy. Prior to joining the ACA board, Eric spent eight years working for several members of the U.S. Congress. He most recently served as General Counsel and Senior Policy Advisor to Senator Ted Budd, who is also a general aviation pilot. Eric recently authored a law review article that explores the intersection of constitutional law and the FAA’s enforcement process. Eric now practices law at the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for the American Future.

Eric caught the aviation bug early, soloing at age 16 and earning his private pilot certificate at age 17. He credits EAA’s Young Eagles program with helping him get his start in aviation, and he has flown more than 150 Young Eagles to date. Eric is also the recipient of the NAFI/King Schools Scholarship and earned his flight instructor certificate in 2024. He regularly volunteers as an instructor pilot in the Civil Air Patrol and has given more than 60 orientation flights to CAP cadets.

Eric received his B.A. from American University and J.D., magna cum laude, from the Georgetown University Law Center. At Georgetown he earned a CALI Award for achieving the highest grade in his Aviation Law course. He is licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California and the Virginia State Bar and is admitted to practice in all of Texas’s federal district courts.

Lindsey Kerr has dedicated her career to the non‑profit sector, strengthening organizations through her expertise in capacity building, fundraising, communications, and the leadership of staff and volunteers. Since 2019, she has served as the Executive Director of LifeLine Pilots, guiding the organization through a period of extraordinary growth, including a more than 600% increase in flights flown.

Lindsey is honored to serve on the Air Care Alliance Board of Directors, where she works alongside leaders from across the country to strengthen and unify the public benefit flying community. She believes that collaboration is essential to ensuring safe, efficient, and compassionate volunteer aviation services. Her service on the ACA board allows her to advocate for pilots, passengers, and partner organizations while helping shape national standards that elevate the entire sector.

Beyond her professional role, Lindsey is passionate about mentoring and creating educational opportunities for others. She actively supports her region’s nonprofit ecosystem by serving on several boards throughout Central Illinois, helping strengthen organizations and the people who lead them.

Shakeel Mozaffar is a global executive and philanthropist with extensive leadership experience across finance, international relations, technology, and global supply-chain management. Former CEO of the Altruism Research Institute, Corp., he presently devotes full-time to philanthropic pursuits. Throughout his Corporate career he has held senior executive roles including Vice President of Global Supply Chain and Head of New Product Development, Sales and Marketing at Polaroid Corporation, as well as Vice President of Global Supply Chain and Chief Technology Officer at ICI Plc. in London.

His career includes leadership roles at Chase Manhattan Bank, J. Walter Thompson, and Harvard Software, Inc.

A committed humanitarian, Mr. Mozaffar serves as a Mission Pilot with Angel Flight Northeast and was honored with the 2023 National Endeavor Award for Philanthropy in Aviation. He has flown many long-distance disaster relief flights to help those in need. Shakeel also serves on the Strategic Development Committee of the national non-profit Undue Medical Debt based out of NY.

Mark Rogers founded Lone Mountain Aircraft (LMA) in 2008 with the belief that buying and selling aircraft should be turbulence-free. Today, LMA provides a complete range of aircraft sales and acquisition services, meeting the needs of individuals and companies across the U.S. and in Europe.

As a Cirrus pre-owned sales partner, Lone Mountain is the largest reseller of Cirrus Aircraft and has expanded into several other popular general aviation aircraft including Embraer, Pilatus, Cessna Citation, TBM, and Piper Meridian.

Mark has been involved in over 2,000 aircraft transactions and has spent over 5,000 hours in the cockpit. In addition to Lone Mountain Aircraft, Mark has founded a handful of other aviation companies including AvCap Financial, Lone Mountain Aircraft Maintenance, Lone Mountain Jet Management, and Lone Mountain Flight Training.

When he’s not in the office or flying for work, Mark spends time at home in Dayton, Ohio.

Carley Walker is the Director of Development for STEM Flights, where she has helped grow a family vision into a national youth aviation nonprofit. Her work includes fundraising, marketing, volunteer recruitment, and partnerships that connect students with aviation experiences and career pathways.

Carley is passionate about public benefit flying and its power to serve communities, inspire young people, and give pilots a meaningful way to make a difference. She serves on the board of the Winchester Regional Airport Authority, she is president of the Winchester Regional Aviation Foundation, and is a Senior Member in the Civil Air Patrol. A student pilot and aviation writer, Carley was named the 2024 Virginia Aviation Person of the Year for her contributions to aviation education and outreach.

Executive Director

Barbara Sica was appointed Executive Director of Air Care Alliance in May 2026.

She brings more than 35 years of leadership in business management and marketing, including 16 years in nonprofit public-benefit flying for Angel Flight NE. Her background includes strategic communications, organizational leadership, mission-driven program development, and senior marketing roles in technology, healthcare, publishing, and retail.

Her career includes serving as the Vice President of Marketing, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations for Edgewater Technology, a $100M publicly-traded international technology firm for 10+ years. And she has held various marketing management roles.

Barbara is very active in her hometown community of Wilmington, MA where she supports multiple community-based nonprofits. She also supports Above the Clouds, a Norwood, MA-based nonprofit that provides children facing adversity with free Dream Flights and aviation exploration days.