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Mark Bennett Mark Bennett worked for McDonnell Douglas Helicopter/ Boeing for a decade, then in 1999
cofounded an aerospace-only marketing agency. With 30 years of photography and design experience serving the aerospace and defense industries, he founded AeroMark Images to shoot and write for both industry and media.
Jen Boyer Jen Boyer is a 20-year journalism and public relations professional in the aviation industry, having
worked for flight schools, OEMs, and operators. She holds a rotorcraft commercial instrument license with CFI and CFII ratings. Jen now runs her own public relations and communications firm.
Keith Cianfrani Keith Cianfrani is a retired US Army aviator, commercial pilot, and the owner of Aviation Safety
Consultants, LLC. Keith is an auditor for the IS-BAO and HAI-APS programs and a member of the International Society of Air Safety Investigators. He also works with the FAA and HAI on helicopter flight-data monitoring research.
Cade Clark HAI’s VP of government affairs, Cade Clark has directed association advocacy programs
for nearly 20 years. Growing up, he worked at an FBO where Cade learned to fly, washed planes, got in the mechanics’ way, idolized the old-timers and their stories, and deepened his love for all things general aviation.
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Chris DeJoy Chris DeJoy joined HAI as its editor this past October. Previously, she worked more than
35 years as a staff managing editor and freelance editor for various trade magazines and websites as well as government contractors. In her free time, Chris enjoys—what else—reading.
David Jack Kenny David Jack Kenny is a fixed-wing ATP with commercial privileges for helicopter. He also holds degrees in
statistics. From 2008 through 2017, he worked for AOPA’s Air Safety Institute, where he authored eight editions of its Joseph T. Nall Report and nearly 500 articles. He’d rather be flying.
Gina Kvitkovich Gina Kvitkovich joined HAI as director of publications and media in 2011 after decades of honing
her skills in writing, editing, and publishing. As editor of ROTOR, she is responsible for every error in the magazine that you’re reading— and for some of the good stuff as well.
Chris Martino Chris Martino has been HAI’s vice president of operations since 2015. Chris
represents the industry in the full scope of initiatives related to safety, regulations, international affairs, flight operations, and technology. Prior to HAI, he served for 30 years in the US Coast Guard, achieving the rank of captain and serving as the service’s chief of aviation forces.
Zac Noble
Zac Noble joined HAI as its deputy director of flight operations and technical services after 11 years of flying
in the air medical sector. A US Army veteran, Zac’s aviation career spans more than 35 years. He is a dual-rated ATP, a dual-rated CFII, and an A&P with IA privileges.
Terry Palmer With more than 25 years of experience in aviation safety and training, Terry Palmer has received many
awards, including the 2010 HAI Salute to Excellence Safety Award. She serves on the HAI Training and Safety Working Groups and is working with SAFE Structure Designs and Southern Utah University on helicopter maintenance training initiatives.
Victoria Pender Victoria Pender joined the HAI Foundation as foundation coordinator in January 2019 after graduating
from North Carolina State University in May 2018. She previously interned with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.
Dan Reed Dan Reed is an award-winning journalist and author who has covered aircraft
manufacturing, aviation, and airlines for more than 30 years. Currently, he’s a freelancer for Forbes and other publications, writes books, and operates his own
communications consulting firm. Dan is based in Fort Worth, Texas.
John Shea John Shea joined HAI as director of government affairs in 2019. He came to HAI from the National
Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), where he was interim president in 2018 and lead government affairs representative since 2017. Previously, as a legislative staffer, John advised multiple members of Congress on transportation policy.
Dan Sweet Dan Sweet joined HAI as director of communications and public relations in 2017. He previously
served in the US Navy as a photojournalist. After leaving the Navy, he worked for Oregon-based Columbia Helicopters, performing public relations, communications, and trade show management work for more than 22 years.
Matt Zuccaro Matt Zuccaro recently retired as president and CEO of HAI. He holds ATP and CFII ratings for helicopters
and airplanes. His 50-year career in aviation began as a US Army helicopter pilot in Vietnam. Matt’s priority is safety in both his executive and operational assignments. His wife, Doreen, has been his copilot for the past 50 years.
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