NBAA has reinforced its leadership team with the addition of industry veteran Andrew Broom as senior v-p of strategy, marketing, and innovation, and the promotions of long-time employees Jo Damato and Doug Carr to senior v-p roles. The appointment of Broom follows the announced planned departure of Mike Nichols, who is senior v-p of strategy and innovation but is retiring from the association at the end of April following a nearly 20-year career there.
Broom brings a background of business aviation association experience including with the General Aviation Manufacturers Association and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, and, most recently, as CEO of the Citation Jet Pilots Association (CJP). During his tenure with CJP, the association’s membership doubled and industry partnership, member benefits, and advocacy initiatives were expanded. Also under Broom’s leadership, CJP formed a safety committee and launched the CJP Safety and Education Foundation. Along with his association experience, Broom has held roles with business jet makers Hawker Beechcraft, Eclipse Aviation, and Honda Aircraft.
“We are excited to have the benefit of his experience, relationship-building skills, marketing savvy, and passion for aviation,” NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen said of the addition of Broom. “His role at NBAA will be important as we continue to expand the business aviation industry, unlock opportunities, and move forward.”
Meanwhile, Damato was promoted to senior v-p of education, training, and workforce development. Damato, who joined NBAA in 2001 to manage the association’s Air Traffic Services desk at the FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center, most recently was v-p of educational strategy and workforce development. Appointed last year to the Department of Transportation’s Youth Access to American Jobs in Aviation Task Force, she has remained involved in Women in Aviation International and Women in Corporate Aviation.
“Jo is extraordinary in attracting a diversity of individuals into our industry, creating the kinds of tools and training they need to succeed, and generating a sense of community that is meaningful at a personal and professional level,” said Bolen. “I’m excited that Jo and her team will build on the progress being made in online learning, certification, and community building.”
Carr, who joined NBAA in 1998 as manager of domestic operations and most recently was v-p of regulatory and international affairs, takes on the expanded role of senior v-p of safety, security, sustainability, and international affairs.
A U.S. Navy veteran who also has served with the National Air Transportation Association, Carr has represented business aviation interests before the International Civil Aviation Organization and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and serves as the corporate secretary for the International Business Aviation Council. He also remains active with the U.S.-China Asian Cooperation Program.
“Doug is well-known in the U.S. and around the world for his expertise in business aviation safety, security, and international operations,” Bolen said, citing his industry advocacy before the FAA, Transportation Security Administration, and Customs and Border Protection.
