Emerging Professionals

Welcoming those who have joined the industry in the past 6 years to a network of emerging professionals, aimed to foster community, provide resources, and boost career growth. 

Committee Members

Aircraft Commander

Danny Casanova

Seminole County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Aviation Section Experienced Search and Rescue Crew Chief and Tactical Flight Officer Instructor

Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilot

Matt Goodrich

Sweet Helicopters – Parkview Samaritan

Junior Partner

Ryan Kirby

Alderman Company

Pilot

Jessica Meris

Pathfinder Aviation, V3 Initiative LLC, REACH Air Medical Services

Military FireFighter, Aeromedic EMT

Renato Augusto Mertins

Corpo de Bombeiros Militar de Santa Catarina

Director of Administration

Ashley Mikel

Helicopter Institute/Longhorn Helicopters

Pilot

Leah Murphy

Metro Aviation

Helicopter Mechanic / Instructor

Faith Ortega

Air Evac Lifeteam

Creator and Host, Rescue Specialist

Jason Quinn

The Real ResQ (Podcast)

Upcoming Events: 

VERTICON  
CONNECT Panel Session  
“Heli-Yea! Rotorcraft Careers for Emerging Professionals Q&A” 
Part 1 
Tuesday, March 11, 11:45am – 12:15pm 
Part 2 
Wednesday, March 12, 2:00-2:30pm 
 

Emerging Professionals Meet-Up 
CONNECT Area 
Tuesday, March 11, 12:15pm – 12:45pm 

More Information Coming Soon!