Hey everyone! My name is Kevin Klimas, I am a Senior majoring in Aviation Management and Operations with a double major of Communications. I joined our group in the Spring of 2023 and I originally joined our group as a way to connect with others that had like minded goals within the field of aviation. Since joining, I’ve met the most amazing people, made phenomenal connections, and have even made career advancements through our group. As our current president, I am tasked with overseeing our entire group and our executive board. My current goal for my future, is to work at Chicago O’hare for a Legacy Airline on the customer service side. I am super excited for this upcoming school year!!

Hello! My name is Nolan Chickering, and I’m originally from St. Louis, Missouri. I’m a junior studying Aviation Flight Science and Aviation Management & Operations. I’m currently working toward my instrument rating, with the goal of flying for American Airlines in the future. Within the Theta Chapter of Alpha Eta Rho, I proudly serve as Vice President.

Hello, my name is Brandon Busuttil, and I’m currently a junior majoring in Aviation Flight Science. I’ve been a proud member of Alpha Eta Rho since the fall of 2024, joining with the goal of expanding my knowledge of the aviation industry and connecting with others who share a deep passion for aviation. Since then, I’ve not only gained valuable insight into the field but have also built strong friendships and a deeper appreciation for the community around me. However, I’ve always believed there’s more we can do to support and inspire each other. As Membership Coordinator, I’m committed to fostering meaningful connections within our fraternity and welcoming driven aviators at WMU who, like me, are eager to explore and define their paths in aviation.

My name is Gage Ellis, I’m a sophomore majoring in Aviation Flight Science. I rushed AHP in Fall 2024. My decision to join AHP was driven by my desire to connect with a vibrant and supportive aviation community. Since becoming a member, I have built meaningful friendships, participated in valuable networking events, and created lasting memories. In my role as Sergeant at Arms, I am responsible for maintaining order during our chapter meetings and upholding the high standards of our fraternity. I work to ensure that every member's voice is valued and that our meetings run smoothly and efficiently, fostering a respectful and professional atmosphere. My ultimate goal is to become an airline pilot, and AHP is essential to achieving that dream. I look forward to contributing to our fraternity's success and supporting my fellow members on their aviation journeys.

I am Joseph Barnett, and I am a junior majoring in Geography with a concentration in GIS. I joined AHP in fall of 2023 and decided to rush in order to gain new connections and explore different aspects of aviation. Through AHP, I have made been able to discover many opportunities in aviation and have been able to meet many amazing people. As treasurer I am tasked with managing our financial accounts, budgeting for different events, and keeping track of dues payments. I hope to get a job with FEMA working in disaster relief.

My name is JJ Mahan, and I am a sophomore majoring in Aviation Flight Science. I rushed Fall of 2024 and chose AHP to have something fun to do on campus and ended up finding friends, networking, and my current job working for Envoy. As the secretary, I am primarily responsible for recording the meeting minutes and sending emails. My dream job currently is to fly internationally for an airline.

Hello, my name is Katerina Wilmanns, I am a junior majoring in Aviation Management and Operations. I rushed fall of 2024 and chose AHP because of the networking opportunity’s and great people. Through AHP, I’ve made life long friends and have built connections that will advance my career further. As the historian, I run the social medias and help our alumni stay connected. Currently my dream job is a corporate airline manager.

My name is Morgan Dancer, and I’m currently a sophomore. I’m majoring in Aviation Flight Science and my dream job would be an airline pilot. My rush class was fall of 2024 and I’m currently the Event Coordinator. My duties include planning AHP events like our formal and annual fly-in, as well as, organizing tours and guest speakers. I chose to be a member of AHP because it values both socialization and networking. This organization is so much more than just showing up to meetings.

My name is Kordell Irish, and I am a senior majoring in Aviation Flight Science working on my commercial single-engine add-on. Rush class fall 22. I chose to be active in AHP to not only learn more about the world of aviation from other like-minded professionals in networking events, but to also meet new friends and build my own personal network. My current position is the Volunteering and Fundraising chairman for AHP, where I organize the respective events for our chapter. My dream job is to be flying for either an airline internationally or flying for a corporate flight department.

Hello! I'm Gracyn (Graci) McDorman, a sophomore majoring in Aviation Flight Science.
 I rushed in Fall 2024 and chose AHP because of the strong sense of community I felt from the very first night, as well as the opportunities I saw ahead. Since joining, I’ve built lasting friendships with other Thetas and made connections that are already helping me grow in my aviation career. As AAA Chair, I manage our chapter’s apparel designs, coordinate our DriveSafe program, and keep our website up to date to keep members involved. I hope my experiences in AHP and aviation will lead me to be a captain for Alaska Airlines.

My name is Caleb Johnson. I’m a sophomore in Aviation Flight Science and I rushed in Fall of 2024. I joined AHP for the networking opportunities and the connections. My job as WSA Rep is to be AHP’s voice in the Western Student Association and acquire funding for AHP from Western. Right now my dream job is to fly commercial for American Airlines.

My name is Annelies Palombi, and I am a sophomore majoring in Aviation Flight Science. My rush class was Fall 2024 (Tau) and I chose AHP to step outside of my comfort zone and meet new people both at WMU as well as in the aviation industry. My favorite AHP events are the General Business Meetings (GBM), the Aviator’s Ball, and the Fly-In! As the Vice President of Events, I will plan the spring Fly-In! My dream job is to be a pilot.