VAI operator members elect 4 to association’s board of directors

March 12, 2026

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VAI operator members elect 4 to association’s board of directors

The operator members of Vertical Association International (VAI) have elected four of their peers to serve on the VAI Board of Directors.

The following individuals were elected for a three-year term to the board, beginning Jul. 1, 2026:

Small Commercial/Private Vertical Aircraft Operator

Aaron Singer
Seaplane & Aero Adventures
Mill Valley, California, USA

Large Commercial/Private Vertical Aircraft Operator

Jake Harmon
Maverick Helicopters
Kahului, Hawaii, USA

Jake Tomlin
Papillon Helicopters
Boulder City, Nevada, USA

Government Service Vertical Aircraft Operator

Mark Wegele
Salt River Project
Phoenix, Arizona, USA

VAI congratulates the new board members on their election and thanks all the candidates who offered to serve on the VAI Board of Directors.