Who leads the Washington, DC Branch?
The activities of the Royal Aeronautical Society, Washington, DC Branch are directed by the Board and supported by the Committees who help to progress the work of the Society and fulfill our strategic objectives. The objectives are governed by the Branch’s bylaws.
Volunteering your time and expertise can be a good way to develop your personal and professional skills, be a rewarding experience to give back to the Branch, deepen your network in the industry we serve, or gain an appreciation for a new industry if you are looking for a career in aerospace.
Board Members
Terry McVenes
Chairman, Royal Aeronautical Society, DC Branch
Former President and CEO, RTCA, Inc
Kate Fraser
Vice Chairwoman, Royal Aeronautical Society, DC Branch
Federal and Regulatroy Affairs Director, Zipline
Willard Strandberg
Secretary, Royal Aeronautical Society, DC Branch
Curator Emeritus, Center for the Study of National Reconnaissance
Benjamin Ivers
Treasurer, Royal Aeronautical Society, DC Branch
Autonomous Systems Global Safety & Regulatory Affairs Director, Boeing
Ken Quinn
Counsel, Royal Aeronautical Society, DC Branch
Partner, Clyde & Co
Adam Kostecki
Communications Chair, Royal Aeronautical Society, DC Branch
Senior Public Affairs Leader, GE Aerospace
Shelly Simi
Membership Chair, Royal Aeronautical Society, DC Branch
FAA Next Gen Program Manager, Operations Sr. Director, DigitaliBiz, LLC
Whitney Smith
Programs Chair, Royal Aeronautical Society, DC Branch
External Communications Lead, Rolls-Royce Defense North America
William Voss
Past Chairman, Royal Aeronautical Society, DC Branch
Independent Advisor, William R. Voss LLC
George Vergara
Global Government Relations Senior Manager, RTX
Derrick Surratt
Government Sales Manager, British Airways
Craig Hoskins
Safety, Security and Technical Affairs Vice President, Airbus Americas Inc.
Adam Konowe
Marketing Senior Vice President, Edelman
Roddy Dennis
Airline Captain, United Airlines
Jonathan Daniels
Global Safety, Quality and Compliance Vice President, DroneUp
Lauren Haertlein
Deputy General Councel, Joby Aviation
Ex-Officio Board Members
- Air Commodore Nikki Thomas, RAF, British Embassy, Air and SpaceAttaché to the United States
- Group Captain S. J. Nevin, RAF, British Embassy, UK Assistant Air and Space Attaché to the United States
- Tim Cade, British Embassy First Secretary, Transportation Policy
In Memoriam Member
- Sir Stuart Matthews
Committees
The committees of the Branch direct the programing, events, and organization of the branch and its activities.
To get involved, please contact a committee chair.
Contact the Board
Please contact the board to share your feedback about the Washington, DC Branch.