Advisory Council
The Advisory Council has primary responsibility for providing guidance and oversight to the Banner Center for Aviation and Aerospace. The Council is comprised of a majority of aerospace industry representatives encompassing the geographic regions of the State of Florida, as well as regional workforce boards, economic development organizations, and public and private education institutions.
The Council will assist the Banner Center in identifying current industry needs, current training capabilities, and future growth potential with the aerospace industry cluster.
Advisory Council Members:
Ricardo GarciaAdvisory Council Chair President |
John SmallAdvisory Council Vice Chair Senior Director, Workforce Education |
John BurtonPresident |
Padraic E. “Pat” MulvihillPartner |
Jason C. AnnunziataJetBlue Airways |
Lawrence HarveySenior Director, Operations |
Casey BarnesDirector Business Development |
Marshall HeardChairman |
Paul BartlettChief Operating Officer |
Adrian LaffitteDirector, Florida Government Relations |
Judy BlanchardDirector of Industry Relations |
Dr. Cesar LevyProfessor and Chair |
Ken ByrnesChairman, Flight Training Department |
Percy LuneyVP; Education, R&D, Workforce |
Carmine CardilloWorkForce One Employment Solutions |
Jacqueline CarlonDirector of Marketing |
Mark CreasapVice President U.S. Simulation & Training |
Eric OwensState Supervisor of Industrial Education |
Sean DoughtyVice President & Chief Operating Officer |
David PierceExternal Relations |
Matt EatonPresident |
Maria LangSenior Manager, Human Resources |
Edward L. EllegoodSpace Policy Analyst |
Major General Jeffrey RiemerUSAF, Ret. VP for Strategic Programs |
Bruce FergusonPresident & CEO |
Jorge GuerraDean, Transportation Programs |
Dr. Sean GallaganPrincipal |
George HauerSenior Vice President and CTO |
John SmallSenior Director, Workforce Education |
Dan SullivanGreater Miami Aviation Association |
Dr. Bobby McMastersAssociate Professor |
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