We decided not to keep you in suspense this year. Here are our three Ground Support Leaders of the Year, which we will officially bestow at next month's Cygnus Aviation Expo:
Lifetime Achievement: William "Bill" Jacob with the United Parcel Service Inc. This award recognizes a person who has demonstrated commitment to the industry through numerous years of dedicated service. Jacob has more than 40 years of GSE experience with Eastern Airlines and UPS. Jacob, Vice President of the UPS Ground Support Division, is directly responsible for almost 32,000 pieces of powered and nonpowered GSE.
Team Leader: Gregory McDermott with the United States Coast Guard. This award recognizes an individual who has taken a leadership role with personnel. McDermott, Chief Warrant Officer – Four, leads an aviation ground support team with a $12 million budget at the Coast Guard's only Aviation Logistics Center. McDermott's work supports 26 Coast Guard air stations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.
Product/Service Leader: Flightcom for its development of a hands-free wireless system for ground support communication. New this year, this award celebrates the products, services and manufacturers making a difference in the industry.
The awards will be presented at the Attendee and Networking Party, Thursday, March 8, from 5-6:30 p.m. Please come and celebrate and congratulate the winners for the 2012 Awards. This event also features our popular truck give-a-way.
To find out more about Cygnus Aviation Expo and register, click here.
