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WASHINGTON, DC�U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the appointment of seven new members to the Federal Aviation Administration's 13-member Management Advisory Council (MAC).� The MAC advises the FAA's senior management on policy, spending, long-range planning, and regulatory matters.
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The MAC's newest members continue to represent a cross section of public and private sector transportation and business leaders.� They include:
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- Phillip Trenary, former CEO, Pinnacle Airlines
- Brian Wynne, CEO, Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)
- William Ris, former Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, American Airlines
- Donna McLean, former U.S. Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs and Chief Financial Officer
- Jeffrey Shane, former U.S. Department of Transportation Undersecretary for Policy
- Huntley Lawrence, Director, Aviation Department, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
- Richard DeVos, President, Windquest Group and former CEO, Amway
"These new members bring extensive experience and over a century of combined expertise in the operation, business, and policy of aviation that will be invaluable to improving the FAA," said Secretary Chao.� "Each individual is a widely respected leader in their field and brings an established record of achievement that will help ensure our airspace remains one of the safest and most efficient in the world."
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Today's MAC appointees join six remaining incumbent members:� Jeffrey A. Rosen, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation; Maj. Gen. (ret.) Rowayne Schatz, Associate Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, U.S. Air Force; Paul Rinaldi, President, National Air Traffic Controllers Association; Steve Alterman, President, Cargo Airline Association; John E. "Jack" Potter, President, CEO, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority; and, Gwynne Shotwell, President and COO, SpaceX.
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Secretary Chao thanked departing MAC members whose terms have expired for their service:� Jane Garvey, former FAA Administrator and Meridian Infrastructure/MITRE board member; Craig Fuller, President, the Fuller Co., and former President, AOPA; William Ayer, former Chairman, Alaska Air Group; Montie Brewer, former President and CEO, Air Canada; Lee Moak, former President, ALPA; Ray Conner, Vice Chairman, Boeing Co.; and, Michael Hancock, Mayor of Denver, Colorado.�
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�We are grateful for their contribution and know our aviation system is stronger because of their service,� continued Secretary Chao.
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Created by the Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 1996, the MAC meets quarterly.� MAC members serve three-year terms in a voluntary capacity and retain their public and private sector positions.�
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