Aerospace Industries Association

Arlington, VA · Founded 1919

Advocates for the U.S. aerospace and defense industry through policy engagement and innovation initiatives

Primary audience

Industry members

Work area

Trade association

Topic

Aerospace and defense

Contact

Eric Fanning

Website Contact

About Organization

The Aerospace Industries Association represents nearly 340 member companies in the aerospace and defense sector. Based in Arlington, VA, the organization has advocated for industry interests since 1919. With 75 employees and $26.8 million in annual revenue, AIA works to strengthen national security, promote innovation, and drive economic growth through policy advocacy.

What They Focus On

National Security

Supports policies that maintain U.S. military strength and defense industrial base capabilities

Innovation & Competitiveness

Promotes investment in research and development to maintain U.S. leadership in aerospace technology

Economic Growth

Advocates for policies that expand aerospace industry employment, exports, and economic contribution

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$26.8M

+26.5% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$21.7M

+3.5% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$35.8M

+2.4% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

-15.7% vs 2022

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2023	$26,825,256	$21,672,596	$35,784,371	75
2022	$21,201,676	$20,942,461	$34,937,526	89
2020	$15,953,171	$15,471,633	$31,758,865	57
2019	$22,228,745	$21,147,944	$28,649,100	64
2018	$21,072,938	$18,839,374	$26,671,076	70

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Policy Research

Analyzes legislative and regulatory proposals affecting aerospace and defense industries
02

Member Coordination

Convenes 340 member companies to identify shared priorities and develop unified positions
03

Government Engagement

Advocates with federal agencies and Congress to advance industry policy objectives
04

Public Communication

Promotes aerospace industry contributions to national security, innovation, and economic growth

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Aerospace Industries Association

Policy Advocacy

Advocates for federal policies and investments that strengthen national security and support aerospace industry growth

Innovation & Technology

Promotes research, development, and technological advancement in aerospace and defense sectors

Aviation Safety

Works to improve safety standards and best practices across air transportation systems

Industry Standards

Develops and maintains technical standards and guidelines for aerospace manufacturing and operations

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Aerospace Industries Association.

Eric Fanning

President & Chief Executive Officer, Aerospace Industries Association

35 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,475,128

Alison Lynn

Senior Vice President, External Affairs

Full-time

Compensation: $357,505

Kristie Primmer

Senior Executive Assistant to the President & CEO, Aerospace Industries Association

Remy Nathan

Senior Vice President, Policy, and Secretary

Ben Stone

Senior Vice President, Operations

Jamie Natoli

Senior Manager, Executive Office & Governance Affairs

Marta Hernandez

Vice President, Communications

Kelvin Stroud

Senior Director, Supply Chain Policy

Emily Hayes

Senior Manager, Media Relations

Ananda Miles

Senior Manager, Communications

Sue Perez

Manager, Digital Assets

Gabrielle (Ellie) Trieloff

Coordinator, Communications & Legislative Affairs

Parker Chapman

Senior Director, Legislative Affairs

David Winfrey

Senior Director, Legislative Affairs

Dean Johnson

Manager, Legislative Affairs

Margaret Boatner

Vice President, National Security Policy

Matt Murphy

Senior Director, Acquisition Policy

Jason Timm

Senior Director, Security & Enterprise Management

Patrick Walsh

Senior Director, Procurement Policy

Dak Hardwick

Vice President, International Affairs

Emma Hamilton

Director, International Affairs

Julia Green

Coordinator, International Affairs & National Security Policy

Di Reimold

Vice President, Civil Aviation

David Hyde

Senior Director, Civil Aviation Strategy, Innovation & Environmental Affairs

Joseph Sansone

Senior Manager, Civil Aviation

Jacob Wood

Coordinator, Civil Aviation & Space Programs

Amber McIntyre

Senior Director, Civil Space

Amanda Nguyen

Senior Manager, Space Systems

Tim White

Vice President, Engineering & Technology

Peirce Clark

Director, Technical Policy

Christopher Carnahan

Assistant Vice President, Standards

Blake Boynton

Director, Standards Business Development

Drake McGregor

Senior Manager, Standards

Chloe Wolchko

Senior Manager, Standards Engineering

Madeline Carlson

Manager, Standards

Jessica Pedersen

Senior Director, American Rocketry Challenge & STEM Engagement

Caitlin Sullivan

Director, American Rocketry Challenge

Lani Sasser

Senior Coordinator, American Rocketry Challenge

Logan Sobonya

Vice President, Corporate Events

Sherry Epperson

Director, International Programs

Bry Spinella

Director, International Programs

Kristyn Walecka

Senior Manager, Corporate Events

Kate Rocheleau

Coordinator, Corporate Events

Tiffany Brumfield

Senior Manager, Database & Membership Operations

Taylon Terrell

Senior Manager, Membership Engagement

Farah Hussain

Manager, Facilities & Operations

Nadia Kader

Manager, Sponsorship & Business Development

Marion Hill

Receptionist

Alaina Grays

Vice President, Human Resources & People Operations

David Jenkins

Vice President, Finance

Nina Schwartz

Director, Payroll, Benefits & Corporate Administration

Andy Esposito

Human Resources Specialist

Peter Prowitt

COO

Full-time

Compensation: $775,224

Benjamin Stone

SVP, Operations

Full-time

Compensation: $340,318

Michael French

VP, Space Systems

Full-time

Compensation: $362,574

John Luddy Vp

Nat'l Security Policy Until 9/2023

Full-time

Compensation: $302,604

Derek Hardwick

VP, International Affairs

Full-time

Compensation: $259,500

Monika Nielsen

VP, Corporate Events

Full-time

Compensation: $229,937

Lorenzo Williams Sr Dir

Acquisition & Nat'l Security Policy

Full-time

Compensation: $216,974

Katy Summerlin

Senior Director, Policy Communications

Milestones

1919

Association Founded

1919

Aerospace Industries Association established to represent the growing aviation industry

1947

Tax-Exempt Status

1947

Organization granted tax-exempt status as industry trade association

2020

Revenue Stabilization

2020

Navigated industry challenges with revenue at $16.0 million during global disruptions

2023

Record Revenue

2023

Achieved highest annual revenue of $26.8 million, reflecting expanded member engagement

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Saravanan Shanmuganathan SVP, Policy; Secretary 36.50 hrs/week · $366,407

Katherine Nettrour Vp Finance & Treasurer 37.50 hrs/week · $312,729

Adam Riddle Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Amy Gowder Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Anne Shybunko-Moore Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Bart Roper Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Bob Wetherbee Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Brad Bourne Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Brian Curtin Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Bruce Breckenridge Board Member Until Dec 2023 1.50 hrs/week

Bruce Cathel Board Member Until Dec 2023 1.50 hrs/week

Carmelo Lo Faro Board Member Until Aug 2023 1.50 hrs/week

Chip Blankenship Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Christopher Kastner Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Christopher Kubasik Board Of Governors Vice Chair 1.50 hrs/week

Dan Hickey Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Dan Koenigsfeld Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Dan Korte Board Member Until Dec 2023 1.50 hrs/week

Daniel Bassani Board Member Until Feb 2023 1.50 hrs/week

Daniel Crowley Board Member Until Dec 2023 1.50 hrs/week

David Kaufman Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

David Reese Board Member Until Nov 2023 1.50 hrs/week

David Wireman Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Dorith Hakim Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Ed Swallow Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Eileen Drake Board Member Until Nov 2023 1.50 hrs/week

Elisabeth Smith Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Eric Demarco Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Eric Mendelson Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Fatih Ozmen Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Frank Perryman Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Greg Hayes Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Greg Mallory Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Heather Bulk Board Member Until Dec 2023 1.50 hrs/week

Ian Walsh Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Jade Bunke Board Member Until Feb 2023 1.50 hrs/week

James Currier Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Jasmeet Singh Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Jeff Schlarbaum Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

John Coykendall Board Member Until Nov 2023 1.50 hrs/week

John Higgs Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

John Holmes Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

John Pritchard Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

John Schmidt Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

John Slattery Board Member Until Feb 2023 1.50 hrs/week

Karl Hutter Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Kathleen Boyle Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Kathy Warden Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Kevin Flood Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Lance Kwasniewski Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Lee Annecchino Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Lindsey Berckman Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Marc Duvall Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Mark Alett Board Member Until Dec 2023 1.50 hrs/week

Mark Lee Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Michael Chanatry Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Michael McGuire Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Mike Cadenazzi Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Mike Kahn Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Mike Madsen Board Member Until Aug 2023 1.50 hrs/week

Nanda Kumar Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Nick Stanage Board Member Until Nov 2023 1.50 hrs/week

Nicolas Re Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Pat Shanahan Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Patrick Marotta Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Pete Gundermann Board Member Until May 2023 1.50 hrs/week

Phebe Novakovic Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Philippe Chevrier Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Raanan Horowitz Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Raj Shankar Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Ram Raman Board Member Until May 2023 1.50 hrs/week

Rick Nagel Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Rodrigo Elizondo Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Roger Krone Board Member Until May 2023 1.50 hrs/week

Roger Sherrard Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Sam Swaro Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Scott Donnelly Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Sharon Hardie Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Simon Azar Board Member Until Nov 2023 1.50 hrs/week

Stephen Oswald Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Steve Kitay Board Member Until Aug 2023 1.50 hrs/week

Theodore Colbert III Board Of Governors Chair 1.50 hrs/week

Thomas Arseneault Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Thomas Bell Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Thomas Cromwell Board Member Until Feb 2023 1.50 hrs/week

Troy Gerry Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Vern Heyer Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Wahid Nawabi Board Member 1.50 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$5.4M

Highest Paid

$1.5M

Eric Fanning

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Eric Fanning	President & CEO	$1,475,128	$68,003	$1,543,131	34.5
Peter Prowitt	COO	$775,224	$35,004	$810,228	36.5
Saravanan Shanmuganathan	SVP, Policy; Secretary	$366,407	$53,227	$419,634	36.5
Alison Lynn	VP, Communications	$357,505	$42,760	$400,265	37.5
Benjamin Stone	SVP, Operations	$340,318	$46,018	$386,336	37.5
Michael French	VP, Space Systems	$362,574	$22,594	$385,168	37.5
John Luddy VP	Nat'L Security Policy Until 9/2023	$302,604	$40,690	$343,294	37.5
Katherine Nettrour VP	Finance & Treasurer	$312,729	$17,864	$330,593	37.5
Derek Hardwick	VP, International Affairs	$259,500	$15,463	$274,963	37.5
Monika Nielsen	VP, Corporate Events	$229,937	$40,443	$270,380	37.5
Lorenzo Williams SR DIR	Acquisition & Nat'L Security Policy	$216,974	$32,628	$249,602	37.5

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Eric Fanning	President & CEO	$1,552,091	$31,706	$1,583,797	34.5
Peter Prowitt	COO	$664,698	$24,466	$689,164	36.5
Saravanan Shanmuganathan	SVP, Policy; Co-Treasurer	$333,697	$42,639	$376,336	36.5
John Luddy	VP, National Security Policy	$313,904	$41,702	$355,606	37.5
Michael French	VP, Space Systems	$334,497	$21,094	$355,591	37.5
Benjamin Stone	SVP, Operations	$311,341	$41,977	$353,318	37.5
David Silver	VP, Civil Aviation	$298,170	$36,619	$334,789	35.5
Timothy Mcclees	VP, Legislative Affiars	$295,843	$37,608	$333,451	37.5
Alison Lynn	VP, Communications	$283,203	$39,973	$323,176	37.5
James Rentsch	VP, Technical OPS	$234,078	$37,328	$271,406	37.5
Monika Nielsen	VP, Corporate Events	$230,042	$39,041	$269,083	37.5
Derek Hardwick	VP, International Affairs	$223,494	$13,354	$236,848	37.5
Katherine Nettrour VP	Finance; Co-Treasurer	$222,941	$12,349	$235,290	37.5
Jason Timm Director Of	Defense Policy & Integration	$179,695	$12,742	$192,437	37.5
Christopher Carnahan	Assistant VP, Standards	$162,655	$28,633	$191,288	37.5

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Eric Fanning	President & CEO	$1,201,610	$24,939	$1,226,549	34.5
Robert Durbin	Chief Operating Officer	$526,251	$18,264	$544,515	36.5
Ginette Colot	CFO, Secretary/Treasurer	$413,669	$17,100	$430,769	34.5
Saravanan Shanmuganathan	VP, International Affiars	$317,952	$37,724	$355,676	37.5
John Luddy	VP, National Security Policy	$309,334	$36,662	$345,996	37.5
David Silver	VP, Civil Aviation	$312,557	$31,614	$344,171	35.5
Alex Wagner	VP & SR. Advisor To The President	$316,385	$23,815	$340,200	37.5
Richard Efford	Assist. VP, Legislative Affairs	$305,206	$16,888	$322,094	37.5
Michael French	VP, Space Systems	$292,511	$14,453	$306,964	37.5
Alison Lynn	VP, Communications	$283,964	$13,683	$297,647	37.5
Benjamin Stone	VP, Membership & Strategic DEV	$261,228	$33,606	$294,834	37.5
Timothy Mcclees	VP, Legislative Affiars	$259,353	$30,218	$289,571	37.5
James Rentsch	VP, Technical Operations & Workforce	$236,194	$31,882	$268,076	37.5
Monika Nielsen	VP, Corporate Events	$215,172	$32,287	$247,459	37.5
Brian Crowley	Assist. VP, Human Resources	$201,249	$31,976	$233,225	37.5

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Eric Fanning	President & CEO	$1,180,134	$24,790	$1,204,924	33.5
Robert Durbin	Chief Operating Officer	$731,587	$17,964	$749,551	33.5
Ginette Colot	CFO, Secretary/Treasurer	$383,084	$16,800	$399,884	35.5
John Luddy	VP, National Security Policy	$294,125	$37,070	$331,195	37.5
David Silver	VP, Civil Aviation	$292,665	$31,310	$323,975	37.5
Alex Wagner	VP & SR. Advisor To The President	$298,087	$24,647	$322,734	37.5
Saravanan Shanmuganathan	VP, International Affiars	$281,811	$36,344	$318,155	37.5
Richard Efford	Assist. VP, Legislative Af	$295,496	$16,888	$312,384	37.5
Timothy Mcclees	VP, Legislative Affiars	$240,654	$30,147	$270,801	37.5
James Rentsch	VP, Technical Operations & Workforce	$220,948	$32,000	$252,948	37.5
Caitlin Hayden	VP, Communications	$219,422	$31,070	$250,492	37.5
Monika Nielsen	VP, Corporate Events	$203,572	$32,444	$236,016	37.5
Brian Crowley	Assist. VP, Human Resource	$189,651	$32,134	$221,785	37.5
Jason Timm	Assist. VP, Nat. Security Policy	$189,061	$9,969	$199,030	37.5
Leslie Riegle	Assist. VP, Civil Aviation	$176,641	$14,477	$191,118	37.5

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Eric Fanning	President & CEO (As Of 12/2017)	$1,104,824	$24,490	$1,129,314	35.5
Robert Durbin	Chief Operating Officer	$469,307	$17,179	$486,486	36.5
David Melcher	President & CEO (Thru 12/2017)	$408,080	$777	$408,857	—
Ginette Colot	CFO, Secretary/Treasurer	$369,204	$16,500	$385,704	35.5
David Silver	Vice President, Civil Aviation	$282,884	$32,961	$315,845	36.5
Richard Efford	Assist. VP, Legislative Affairs	$295,431	$19,467	$314,898	37.5
Alex Wagner	Vice President & Senior Advisor To The President	$292,501	$18,544	$311,045	37.5
John Luddy	Vice President, National Security Policy	$289,216	$21,404	$310,620	37.5
Saravanan Shanmuganathan	Vice President, International Affairs	$260,097	$34,593	$294,690	37.5
Frank Slazer	Vice President, Space Systems	$234,824	$35,123	$269,947	37.5
James Rentsch	Vice President, Technical Operations & Workforce	$215,940	$31,114	$247,054	37.5
Jason Yaley	Vice President, Membership	$217,700	$19,066	$236,766	37.5
Caitlin Hayden	Vice President, Communication (As Of 4/2018)	$196,680	$20,301	$216,981	37.5
Brian Crowley	Assist. VP, Human Resources	$184,094	$31,304	$215,398	37.5
Jason Timm	Assist. VP, National Security Policy	$185,413	$11,123	$196,536	37.5

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying

27 Registrations

11 Clients

Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 11 total

Aerospace Industries Association Of America Inc.

1 filing

Self

Aerospace Industries Association

1 filing

Self

Israel Aerospace Industries N.a.

1 filing

Self

Association Of American Medical Colleges

8 filings

Association Of American Railroads

8 filings

Association Of American Publishers

2 filings

Association Of American Universities

2 filings

Association Of America Railroads

1 filing

Association Of America's Public Television Stations

1 filing

Association Of American Medical Colleges (Aamc)

1 filing

Association Of American Veterinary Medical Colleges

1 filing

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Aerospace Industries Association

Phone

(703) 358-1000

Visit Website

1000 Wilson Blvd 1700 Arlington, VA 22209

Aerospace Industries Association

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Policy Research

Member Coordination

Government Engagement

Public Communication

Programs and Initiatives

Policy Advocacy

Innovation & Technology

Aviation Safety

Industry Standards

Team & Leadership

Eric Fanning

Alison Lynn

Kristie Primmer

Remy Nathan

Ben Stone

Jamie Natoli

Marta Hernandez

Kelvin Stroud

Emily Hayes

Ananda Miles

Sue Perez

Gabrielle (Ellie) Trieloff

Parker Chapman

David Winfrey

Dean Johnson

Margaret Boatner

Matt Murphy

Jason Timm

Patrick Walsh

Dak Hardwick

Emma Hamilton

Julia Green

Di Reimold

David Hyde

Joseph Sansone

Jacob Wood

Amber McIntyre

Amanda Nguyen

Tim White

Peirce Clark

Christopher Carnahan

Blake Boynton

Drake McGregor

Chloe Wolchko

Madeline Carlson

Jessica Pedersen

Caitlin Sullivan

Lani Sasser

Logan Sobonya

Sherry Epperson

Bry Spinella

Kristyn Walecka

Kate Rocheleau

Tiffany Brumfield

Taylon Terrell

Farah Hussain

Nadia Kader

Marion Hill

Alaina Grays

David Jenkins

Nina Schwartz

Andy Esposito

Peter Prowitt

Benjamin Stone

Michael French

John Luddy Vp

Derek Hardwick

Monika Nielsen

Lorenzo Williams Sr Dir

Katy Summerlin

Milestones

Association Founded

Tax-Exempt Status

Revenue Stabilization

Record Revenue

Associated People