Washington, DC, July 12, 2022 – RTCA, Inc. announced that at its recent annual membership meeting, three new members were elected to the Board of Directors along with the re-election of five Advisory Board members. All will serve 2-year terms. Newly elected to the RTCA Board of Directors were Ms. Tracy Lamb (Quantum AI), Ms. Carol Huegel (L3Harris Technologies), and Mr. Jim Coon (Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association). The RTCA Advisory Board members elected were Mr. Chris Oswald (Airports Council International-North America), Mr. Randy Kenagy (Air Line Pilots Association, International), Mr. Eddie Mayenschein (Transportation Security Administration), Mr. James Viola (Helicopter Association International), and Mr. Steven Ruehl (Department of Defense). The Board of Directors also elected Mr. Lorne Cass (NowGen Solutions) to serve as RTCA’s Chairman of the Board, replacing Mr. Steve Brown (NBAA) who is retiring later this year.

“I’m extremely pleased with the election of our new board of directors members and advisory board members,” said RTCA President and CEO Terry McVenes. “We continue to strengthen both the depth and experience of our governance structure which is vital as RTCA continues its long-standing elite status in the aviation community. I also thank Steve Brown for his years of service leading the RTCA Board of Directors and congratulate Mr. Lorne Cass for taking on the leadership role for our board.”

About RTCA, Inc.

RTCA is a private, not-for-profit association founded in 1935 as the Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics. The mission of RTCA is to inspire the creation and implementation of integrated performance standards that meet changing global aviation environment and ensure the safety, security, and overall health of the aviation ecosystem. For further information please visit the RTCA website at www.rtca.org.