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The IFBOA Management Team and Advisory Board

 

Executive Director

John Wraga, Jr.

JOHN WRAGA, JR.

 

As the Founder and Executive Director, John brings more than thirty years of hands-on aviation experience to the IFBOA pilot's seat... over twenty years in FBO management, nine years of airport management, and five years of FBO consulting.

"The IFBOA goals are:

  1. To give independent FBO's the resources and buying power they need to compete in the marketplace, and
  2. To help ensure a community focus, flexibility and the autonomy of a local business operator."
-- John Wraga
 

 

President

John Goglia

JOHN GOGLIA

 

An FBO owner for twelve years, John's leadership experience is a critical ingredient in designing IFBOA member service benefits. He defines the focus of his role as ensuring long-term success of independent FBO's by fostering programs that compete with the purchasing power of corporate industry giants. He is the Sr. VP of Aviation Technology Solutions.

 

 

Board Member

Brian Batty

BRIAN BATTY

 

Two decades of aviation industry experience mark Brian Batty's background, including line tech service in both airline and general aviation, flight instructing and college lecturing, corporate flying, plus safety and aircraft accident investigation. He currently serves a Manager of FBO Relations for NetJets, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.

 

 

Board Member

Brian Ciambra

BRIAN CIAMBRA

 

Brian has over 19 years of FBO experience, including the position of regional manager for a large FBO chain. He is familiar with the design, development and acquisition of FBO's. Brian is currently the managing director of Volo Aviation and also operates Tri-Sate Aviation Group which manages several FBO's.

 

 

Board Member

Todd B. Guelich

TODD B. GUELICH

 

Todd holds a commercial license, multi engine and instrument ratings with over 3,000 hours. He gives a strong aviation insurance influence to the IFBOA Board, and an in-depth expertise on aviation legislation and regulatory issues through his congressional lobby efforts working with the FAA.

 

 

Board Member

Michael J. Harvey

MICHAEL J. HARVEY

 

Michael is the Vice President of Global Trade Group, Inc. a leading aircraft parts distributor. In addition, he brings many years of aviation experience to IFBOA. His background spans a diverse range of responsibilities from sales and marketing, to executive roles in major overhaul, repair and distribution worldwide.

 

 

Board Member

DIANNE TARANTINO

 

Dianne brings nearly 20 years of general aviation experience to IFBOA. Prior to serving as a Regional Representative for Air Routing International, Dianne held key positions in corporate flight departments, charter and FBO operations. Her expertise in corporate aviator needs and customer service is unsurpassed.

 

 

The Independent Fixed Base Operators Association is dedicated to the long term vitality and success of its members
through collaborative endeavors, knowledge sharing, and best practices standardization on a global scale.

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