Minnesota Business Aviation Association (MBAA) proudly announces a historic moment in aviation. It is the first time that a regional chapter of the National Business Aviation Association has had an all-female leadership team since its inception in 1947. Not only are each of these MBAA executives female, but they are experienced aviation professionals and actively involved in Minnesota aviation business.

“I am honored to be part of this progressive team” Janine Hogen, president of the MBAA said of the occasion. “Aviation has historically been a highly male dominated industry. For many years I was one of just a handful of women in the room when I attended regional NBAA meetings around the country. It is truly exciting to see how much aviation has evolved and diversified in recent years.”

Janine has been interested in aviation ever since the fateful day she saw the movie Top Gun many years ago. Janine received her Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management from St. Cloud State University’s former Aviation Program and has worked in various facets of the business aviation industry for over 25 years. When she is not busy with MBAA, she is the Customer Success Manager for Stellar Labs, a Silicon Valley based technology company that is developing an innovative and comprehensive flight operations management platform for business aviation.

Christine Wetherell, MBAA Vice President, grew up in an aviation family, starting flying while in high school.  Christine is a graduate of Flight Safety Internationals Professional Pilot Program. Her experience in the business aviation industry spans over 25 years including airline, Part 91/ 135 flight department experience, OEM & FBO Aircraft Sales. Currently, Christine is Director of Client Services for Plane Solutions, a Part 91 Aviation Management Company based in Minneapolis. “Having been part of the MBAA for the past 24 years, it is amazing to see how this organization has grown”, says Christine. “I’m proud to be part of such an involved group of aviation professionals dedicated to enhancing the future of business aviation in Minnesota.”

Alison Wynne, MBAA Treasurer, is the Assistant Vice President within the Aviation Division of Hays Companies. Her experience in the industry includes the placement and servicing of insurance for airlines, corporate flight departments, aviation products liability, EMS operations, charter operators, fixed based operators, airports, flight schools, and governmental entities. “It’s exciting to be a part of such a great organization that is committed to supporting business aviation in Minnesota and dedicated to mentoring and developing the next generation of aviation professionals. Alison was introduced to aviation at a very young age and said, “I credit much of my success to the several aviation mentors who have helped me along the way. I hope that my involvement with the MBAA will provide an opportunity to pay it forward.” Alison holds a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science Administration from Western Michigan University – College of Aviation and is an active instrument-rated Private Pilot.