Craig Clark, AACA Past President
Presenting: The Alaska Air Carriers Association History
Craig Clark has more than 30 years of marketing experience in the aviation, computer and real estate fields. Clark attended high school in Anchorage, college at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and Oregon State College, majoring civil engineering. Clark was accepted as a Naval aviation cadet in 1958. Craig was designated a Naval aviator and commissioned as an officer in the Navy in 1960. He was a carrier-based, single-engine jet pilot during his active duty flying the Douglas A4C. Clark returned to Alaska after his military commitment and worked for several years as a construction estimator and then as a commercial pilot during the pipeline construction period, working for Interior Airways, Polar Airline, Winship Air Service, Anchorage Helicopter Service and others. Clark formed a successful aviation charter and contract service, Anchorage Airways Inc., in 1977 and sold the business to Air Logistics in 1983. Clark was a member of the board of directors for Arctic Transportation Services Inc. from 1989 to 2002, and was elected chairman of the board in 1995. He was a board member of the Alaska Air Carriers Association for five years, 1978 to 1983, and held offices of vice president, president, and chairman of the board. He was a board member of the Alaskan Aviation Safety Foundation for three years. Clark retired to Arizona in 2002. He will present at the convention on Wednesday, Feb. 15.
Patrick N. Poe, Regional Administrator Alaskan Region for the Federal Aviation Administration
As regional administrator for FAA's Alaskan Region, Poe serves as the senior FAA and U.S. Department of Transportation official in the state. His duties include interacting with aviation interests in Alaska, as well as responsibilities relating to integrated management of the various FAA activities. He is responsible on behalf of the FAA Administrator for providing leadership on various aviation programs and policies affecting the region. Poe led the FAA's European office and was posted to the U.S. Embassy in Brussels, Belgium from January 1991 until his appointment to Alaska in November 1998. As director of the Europe, Africa and Middle East region, he worked closely with ranking government and industry officials in those countries to promote cooperative efforts in aviation safety, security and efficiency. His region of responsibility spanned 122 countries. In addition, he served as the senior civil representative for the United States on the NATO Committee for European Airspace Coordination. Prior to his work in Belgium, Poe was posted at the U.S. Embassy in London from 1987 to 1991 as FAA senior representative to the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, the Netherlands and Ireland. He has served the FAA since 1977 in various capacities. Poe earned bachelor's and master's degrees and did post-graduate studies in economics at the University of Oklahoma and the University of Virginia. He has received numerous awards, including a Department of Transportation Superior Achievement Award and the FAA Administrator's Award. His graduate studies included work with the National Aeronautic and Space Administration. Poe was invited by the NASA administrator to the launch of Apollo 11, which resulted in the first man on the moon landing. While an officer in the U.S Army, he served as aide to the chief of staff, Fourth U.S. Army. He holds a private pilot's certificate. In 2001 he was made an honorary commander in the Eleventh Air Force, and in 2002 Poe was inducted into the Oklahoma Aviation and Space Hall of Fame. Poe will present on Wednesday, Feb. 15.
Nicolle Mode, Alaska Field Station, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Presenting: Aviation Safety in Alaska: Half way toward our goal of 50 percent decline by 2009?
The Alaska Interagency Aviation Safety Initiative is an effort to improve safety in Alaska aviation. It is led by a partnership including the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Transportation Safety Board, the National Weather Service, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. It includes the U.S. congressional goal of improved safety by reducing aircraft crashes and injuries in Alaska by 50 percent by the end of 2009. This presentation will review what progress has been made so far, with particular attention to occupational injuries, especially commercial pilots. Mode has been working with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in Alaska for two years, primarily on aviation safety issues. She has a master's degree in biostatistics and experience in several areas of health research. She works with her colleagues Capt. Jan Manwaring and Dr. Katherine Moran, who have been working on the Alaska Interagency Aviation Safety Initiative since its inception. She will present on Wednesday, Feb. 15
Jimmy R. Snow, WAAS Program Office Consultant
Presenting: Wide Area Augmentation System
Over the last few years, the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) has gone through a number of significant events. It was commissioned for public use on July 10, 2003. Vertically guided approaches were established the following September. This presentation will provide a quick review of the system outlining the improvements being made to the system. Topics include WAAS avionics and approach procedures, address the relationship between WAAS and RNP, and discuss the WAAS activities that are unique to Alaska. Jim Snow was the national resource specialist for flight inspection with Aviation System Standards until his retirement from the FAA in 2004. He has been active in national and international training and criteria development. As a member of the FAA Operational Implementation Team, Integrated Product Team and advisor to ICAO 8071 working group, Snow has been instrumental in establishing U.S. GPS aviation policy and operational procedures. Snow has more than 35 years of aviation and flight inspection experience ranging from office manager to developing national flight inspection criteria and procedures. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with numerous type ratings. He is currently supporting the WAAS Program Office for the National Airspace System implementation of WAAS. He will present on Wednesday, Feb. 15.
Ric Peri, Vice President, Government & Industry Affairs of the Aircraft Electronics Association
Presenting: New Maintenance Mandates for Part 135 and Part 145 Maintenance Training
This session is a review of the latest FAA and TSA regulatory issues that affect aircraft technicians and repair stations. Part 135 Aircraft Maintenance (Thursday, Feb. 16): In addition to the basic maintenance rules contained in Parts 43 and 91, Part 135 Subpart J prescribes additional regulations for the maintenance, preventive maintenance and alterations of aircraft used in Part 135 operations. This session will review the current regulations plus some changes that may be taking effect in the near future. Repair Station Training Program (Friday, Feb. 17): The new Part 145 Repair Station Training Program is two months away. This program will take longer to prepare for than the Repair Station Manual did three years ago. If you operate a repair station, you cannot afford to miss this session. This program will review the regulation, guidance and policies directing the development and implementation of the mandatory programs. For repair stations of all types this program will first evaluate the basic requirements for a RSTP, the development of the RSTP manual and then review procedures to implement the required elements of the RSTP. In addition to the basic maintenance rules contained in Parts 43 and 91, Part 135 Subpart J prescribes additional regulations for the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations of aircraft used in Part 135 operations. This session will review the current regulations plus some changes that may be taking effect in the near future. Ric Peri is the vice president of government and industry affairs for the Aircraft Electronics Association. With more than 30 years of aircraft maintenance experience, Peri represents the interest of the AEA member companies worldwide on a wide range of aviation technical issues including repair station administration, aircraft maintenance, avionics technician certification and training, aircraft avionics and electronics alterations. Peri is a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Robert L. Richmond, Managing Partner, Richmond & Quinn, APC
Presenting: My plane has just crashed, what do I do now?
Robert L. Richmond is founder of Richmond & Quinn, APC, which was established in 1975. Richmond has practiced law since 1970, concentrating predominantly on defense of aviation, admiralty and personal injury cases. He received his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University in 1965 and his law degree from the University of Oregon in 1970. Between college and law school, he served in the U.S. Army as a captain in military intelligence. He has also worked as a commercial fisherman in Kodiak. Richmond is a past president of Defense Counsel of Alaska. He is a member of the American and Alaskan Bar Associations. He is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and Federation of Insurance & Corporate Counsel. He will present on Thursday, Feb. 16.
Dennis Parrish, North Slope Operations Supervisor, ConocoPhillips Shared Services Aviation
Presenting: Don't Be Lost in Space: WAAS Update
Dennis Parrish will discuss the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) program and its impact on Alaska aviation. His presentation will cover how ConocoPhillips will use WAAS, the research they are doing to be ready for WAAS, how WAAS works and its current state of development. He will present on Thursday, Feb. 16.
Karen Kirk, MS, Synergistic Solutions
Presenting: Change, how to make it happen
Are you frustrated with spending time and money on training initiatives - only to end up with people who remain firmly rooted in their old patterns? Have you ever been frustrated while attempting to implement a change? Or have you ever been irritated about having a change forced on you? Why is change so challenging? It's really about our internal programming. The information age we live in today requires that we assimilate new processes at a blistering pace that is, unfortunately, incompatible with our human ability to accept them. In her seminar "Change, how to make it happen," Karen Kirk will address techniques for using a better understanding of the human reaction to change to move your team, your organization and yourself through the process successfully. This is not Change 101, this is Change 901. With more than 15 years of experience, Kirk brings credibility, depth and distinction to her training and presentations. She has delivered keynote addresses, conducted retreats and facilitated workshops to clients in Alaska, Canada, Washington, Oregon, Montana, California, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, New Mexico, Arizona and Texas. She has worked with large corporations, small businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, military organizations, financial institutions, airlines, travel and tourism companies, school districts and lectured at the university level. She has delivered motivational presentations, counseled and coached executives through life planning and change processes, implemented organizational management directives, created and orchestrated numerous change training initiatives, created professional development programs, conducted executive coaching sessions and countless onsite training programs. Karen holds a bachelor's degree in education and theatre and a master's degree in counseling and guidance. Her diverse experiences in management and human development give her a firm foundation in creating unique people solutions within the business environment. She will present on Thursday, Feb. 16.
Jacky Otto and Digby Cook, New York Life, Insurance Co.
Presenting: Using Group Benefits to Retain Employees
Jacky Otto and Digby Cook will present information on consumer choice products for small businesses (health insurance), long-term care insurance in the business market and choosing a retirement plan for your business, followed by a brief question and answer period. Otto managed an insurance company in Minnesota and two investment companies before coming to New York Life in 2000. She has been an Executive Council agent for five years and a Million Dollar Round Table Qualifier. She has had extensive training as an LUTCF agent and is working toward CLU designation. Otto has four children and six grandchildren in four different colleges. Digby Cook has 20 years experience as an agent/registered representative, which includes five years as a sales manager and training manager with New York Life. He served as chief financial officer with an Alaska family retailer and Alaska Native corporation for nine years. Cook also has 20 years in corporate and international financial operations with several fortune 500 companies. Over the years Cook has volunteered much of his time to Rotary Club, the chamber of commerce, and educational and nonprofit foundations. They will present on Thursday, Feb. 16.
Gary Meaders, Special Agent/HazMat Specialist, FAA Office of Security and Hazardous Materials
Presenting: Hazardous materials 229 changes/incident reporting
The FAA Office of Security and Hazardous Materials will provide a briefing and question and answer session concerning HM-229, Revised Incident Reporting Requirements. The briefing will discuss the two Federal Registers (December 2003/May 2004) concerning changes in reporting requirements with a consolidation of the requirements and an overview of the reporting forms, both electronic and paper. He will present on Thursday Feb. 16.
Steve McNew, Training Administrator for Cessna Aircraft Co.
Cessna Aircraft Co. is again offering the safety awareness program for Caravan operators at the Alaska Air Carriers Association convention and trade show. Now you'll have the opportunity to refresh your prior learning and heighten your awareness of icing conditions and their effect on both ground and in-flight aircraft operations. It's designed for everyone on your staff involved in any aircraft operations including management, line personnel, dispatchers and, of course, your pilots. The session will cover flying in icing conditions and information on how it affects your airplane. It also includes a review of operations when operating the Caravan in these conditions. This program will also canvas managing your cockpit - important information for both single pilots and flight crews - which will provide operating tips in all phases of flight. The program takes place both Feb. 16 and 17.
Nel Sanders-Stubbs, Vice President, Conklin & de Decker
Presenting: Federal excise taxes - introduction, obtaining refunds and credits, and audits
When is the commercial FET due on Part 91 flights? 135 flights? How about fractional flights? Domestic versus international? Many aircraft operators are unclear when the commercial FET is due, when it must be remitted and what the IRS expects from operators. When and how do aircraft operators, charter brokers and other related parties collect and remit FET to the IRS? What is the proper method for obtaining a refund or credit? What should you expect in an IRS audit? Excise tax audits of charter and fractional operators, as well as management companies, are on the rise. Recent IRS interpretations and policies, combined with numerous industry air transportation products and services, have created much confusion. Nel Sanders-Stubbs is an owner and vice president with the aviation-consulting firm of Conklin and de Decker. Her responsibilities include consulting on aviation tax issues (federal, state and local) that are associated with the ownership and operation of corporate aircraft. She also consults on the cost, tax and financial analysis of various aircraft operations, and the structuring of aircraft ownership. In addition, Sanders-Stubbs is responsible for the management of the state aviation tax guide for general aviation. Prior to joining Conklin & de Decker in November 1999, Sanders-Stubbs was the senior manager of taxes with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). For 12 years at NBAA, she managed all aspects of NBAA's regulatory agenda relating to taxes at all levels of government. She also created and was responsible for the state aviation tax report and wrote the first NBAA Federal Excise Tax Handbook and Personal Use Guidelines. Sanders-Stubbs also created and wrote the Aircraft Resourcing Options Analysis brochure and conducted the NBAA Aircraft Resourcing Options Workshops (AROWs). She formed and was the NBAA staff liaison to the NBAA Tax Committee and continued to be an active member of this committee until recently when she was elected to the NBAA Associate Membership Advisory Council. Sanders-Stubbs continues to work with the Internal Revenue Service and the various state departments of revenue and taxation regarding tax issues associated with general aviation aircraft and participates in several industry activities. Sanders-Stubbs is a frequent speaker at seminars and industry forums, and is widely published in the aviation trade press. She is also a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, National Aeronautical Association, the Washington, D.C., Aero Club, and the NATA Air Charter Committee. Sanders-Stubbs also serves on the boards of the National Aircraft Finance Association and is currently the president of the Arizona Business Aviation Association. Sanders-Stubbs has a bachelor's degree in mathematics from California State University San Bernardino and her master's degree in aeronautical science/aircraft operations from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Sanders-Stubbs works out of the firm's Arizona office. She will present on Friday, Feb. 17.
Bob Ward, Vice President of Investments for Piper Jaffray - Graham Ward Financial Advisors
Presenting: Preparing your financial flight plan
You wouldn't dare fly without a checklist or flight plan, yet statistics indicate that you are flying blind financially. There are no fail-safe systems when it comes to your financial security. In his casual, down-to-earth manner, Bob Ward will take the mystery out of the financial planning and offer a clear process to ensure that you are on the right path. Plan wisely, live well. Following 20 years in retail business management, Ward is intimately aware of the needs of small business owners and their personal financial requirements. Ward's advisory business, Graham Ward Financial Advisors at Piper Jaffray, currently manages in excess of $140 million from his Seattle office. His personal interest in each client and his methodical, disciplined approach to managing assets is especially appreciated. He will present on Friday, Feb. 17.
Jacquelyn B. Hoflich, PHR, Human Resource Director for the Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau
Presenting: Secrets of hiring top talent in a "it's all about me" world
Why is it so hard to find good people? What makes up the current labor pool and what do they want? If money can't buy love or happiness, can it buy good employees? Where do you go to find good applicants? What is different about today's successful recruitment strategies from those used in the past? What does today's employment trends tell us about the future of recruitment? These are just some of the questions Jacquelyn Hoflich will be addressing at her seminar. Hoflich has been the human resource director for the Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau since August 2003. For the past 10 years Hoflich has held executive-level positions in human resources in a variety of industries, including logging, communications and social services. Hoflich has lived in Anchorage since 1972 and graduated from Dimond High School. A graduate of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Hoflich has a degree in business administration, human resource management and has been a certified professional of human resource management since 1998. Hoflich is also an adjunct professor, teaching human resource certification classes and Human Resources 101 at Alaska Pacific University. Hoflich has a daughter, Lindsay, who attends the University of Idaho, Moscow. She will present on Friday Feb. 17.
John Duncan, Flight Standards Division Manager, Alaska Region
Presenting: Part 135 system safety tools
John Duncan will talk about system safety tools, which will include the Part 135 Surveillance and Evaluation Program (SEP), Air Transportation Oversight System (ATOS) transition and Form 337 Automated Submission and Retention System. Duncan has been the FAA Alaska Region flight standards division manager since 1998. He joined the FAA as an aviation safety inspector in Cincinnati in 1986. Duncan served as a principal operations inspector and unit supervisor in Cincinnati. In 1992 Duncan became the manager of the Houston FSDO. In Houston, his responsibilities included the Continental Airlines and Continental Express air carrier certificates. Duncan was selected as the FAA assistant flight standards division manager for the Central Region in 1997. Duncan began flying in 1964 at Titusville, Fla. He worked as a flight instructor, corporate pilot, air carrier pilot, chief pilot and chief flight instructor during his 20-year industry career. Duncan holds an airline transport pilot certificate with commercial privileges in seaplanes and gliders and is a certified flight instructor. He will present on Friday, Feb. 17.
Cory Robin, Chief Executive Officer of SkyVantage Corp.
Presenting: Technology: Automating Alaska's air transportation system
More and more companies are reducing costs and increasing profits by moving to Web-enabled management tools. How does all this fit in the volatile and rapidly changing Alaska aviation marketplace? Cory Robin and Joshua Leavitt from SkyVantage Corp. will discuss how to automate and simplify air carrier operations through intelligent IT solutions. They will present Friday, Feb. 17.
