Northwest Aerospace News June | July 2019 Issue No. 9 | Page 6

JUNE/JULY 2019 ISSUE NO. 9 CONTRIBUTORS Robin Bishop is a regional writer and editor who transplanted from Montana to Washington state in 1987. She married a local boy, raised a family, and then fell back into a lifelong writing passion. Robin has a BA in Professional and Creative Writing from Central Washington University, and is the past editor of Catalyst business and innovation magazine. Fiona McKay, recently joined the PNAA as Business Development Director, on the an- niversary of her 10th year in aerospace. She now holds the position of Deputy Executive Director. Her principal responsibilities include the development and strengthening of relationships with both the Pacific Northwest and international aerospace community, sup- porting the development and delivery of the PNAA’s networking and market intelligence events, and using her knowledge of the industry to enhance the evolution of PNAA’s mission and growth. Patrick Sherman - has experience flying in support of firefighters, research scientists, industry and community groups. An award-winning speaker, writer and educator, he has shared his knowledge and insights around the world. Recognized for his contributions with an individual Xcellence Award from the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), he has been quoted in the New York Times and the Washington Post as a drone expert. Dean Cameron Publisher | Top Drawer Media CEO, Award-Winning Entrepreneur, 27-year Aerospace Professional. AEROSPACE NORTHWEST N E W S M A G A Z I N E Jennifer Ferrero, APR, ACB, ALB provides marketing and communication services to the Center of Excellence. She is nationally accredited in public relations, and frequently writes about workforce develop- ment and education in the aerospace and advanced manufacturing industries. Staci Nelson is the executive coordi- nator for the Inland Northwest Aerospace Consortium. She has more than 20 years of experience in leading volunteer-driven organizations and trade associations in their efforts to fulfill their missions and serve their constituencies. She is based in Spokane but supports aerospace manufacturers all along the Northwest’s I-90 Corridor. Chris Nussbaum has been in the aero- space industry for nearly a decade working in purchasing and sales for the Tier 1 and Tier 2 aircraft interiors manufacturers and integrators. Chris is the Business Develop- ment Executive for Northwest Aerospace News Magazine. DO YOU HAVE A STORY TO SHARE? We want to hear from you. Submit a story online at: northwestaerospacenews.com 6 NORTHWEST AEROSPACE NEWS