CURRENT FITSA OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT (2005) - Milo M. Zonka, CFP ('95)

Milo is president of Zonka & Associates, Inc., an independent financial services firm in Melbourne, FL.

After graduation from the College of Aeronautics, Milo worked in flight operations management for several carriers, running various dispatch and crew scheduling departments.  During that time he was apt to find the most challenging and financially despondent air carrier he could in which he set up shop.

Following a move to Miami, Milo elected to change careers and earned the Certified Financial Planner designation.  He is an avid aviation buff and keeps his finger--maybe even a few fingers--on the pulse of the aviation industry.

Milo lives near FIT with his wife, Deb, and their five children.

VICE-PRESIDENT (2005) - Ed Scerbo ('90)

In 2001 Ed joined PA Consulting in Virginia as a Principal Consultant.

Ed brings over 12 years experience both as an executive and a consultant in aviation, the Internet and other industries.  With a background emphasizing finance, planning and business strategy, he has successfully managed numerous complex assignments helping his clients operate in changing environments and identify achievable, bottom-line driven results.

While at PA Consulting, Ed has spent considerable time developing a business strategy for Skyjet, an E-commerce subsidiary of the Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier.  He has developed sophisticated financial models and assessed financing strategies to help the company adapt to an evolving industry. 

Ed completed his Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management in 1990 from the School of Aeronautics at Florida Institute of Technology. He holds a Private Pilot and Ground Instructor certificates and is a member of the Arlington Country Technology Group.

SECRETARY/TREASURER (2006) - Fin Bonset (BS '96 / MSA '99)

Fin is both an SOA alumnus and current faculty member.  Fin earned both his BS and Master's at the School of Aeronautics, and his most recent industry positions was with Birk Hillman as as Senior Airport Planner.

EX-OFFICIO / PAST-PRESIDENT - Tony Kioussis ('75)

Anthony (“Tony”) Kioussis has over twenty-five years experience within the aviation industry and an in-depth understanding of aviation-related businesses.   

Tony serves as Vice President – New Business Development for JSSI (Jet Support Services, Inc.), and is responsible for expanding the company’s revenue sources through the establishment of new programs and joint venture relationships.  He joined JSSI in January 1999 as Sales Director – Airframe Programs, and was responsible for developing “Tip-to-Tail,” the company’s Airframe Hourly Cost Guarantee Program. Tony’s background includes airport operations experience with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, operations and marketing experience with Eastern Airlines, and over ten years experience marketing new and in-service aircraft for British Aerospace, where he also served as Vice President—Sales for BAE’s aircraft financing and re-marketing subsidiary, JSX Capital. 

Tony graduated in March 1975 with a Bachelor of Air Commerce Degree from the School of Aeronautics at Florida Tech.

EX-OFFICIO / DEAN, SCHOOL OF AERONAUTICS - Dr. Ken Stackpoole

DIRECTOR (2006) - Jason Milewski, C.M. ('00)

Jason is the Airport Director at Sebastian Municipal Airport in Sebastian, Florida.  Jason graduated from FIT with highest honor in December of 2000 with a degree in Aviation Management.

Jason has over 15 years of management experience, half of which in the aviation industry. He is currently very active in his profession, serving as the Vice Chair for the Treasure Coast Region’s Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process and as the Vice Chair for the Florida Airports Council’s (FAC) General Aviation Committee.  He has also been involved in the development of the State of Florida’s 2004 Aviation System Plan (FASP), is a past Chair for the General Aviation Security Task Force and was instrumental in developing FAC’s Model Security Plan for General Aviation Airports. 

DIRECTOR (2006) - Jennifer Gladski ('92)

Jennifer is an Acquisition Manager with Dynamic Research Corporation in Fairborn, Ohio since September 1998 where she is responsible for providing acquisition management analysis in support of the Airborne Sensors and Data Links Division as the Integration Team Lead within the Sensors Group.

Prior to her current position with Dynamic Research Corporation, Jennifer worked with INNOLOG in Beavercreek, OH initially as a Program Management Specialist where she performed analysis duties in program management to support the JLSC in the Plans, Program and Resource Directorate. She later took on the responsibilities as Acquisition Analyst where she provided acquisition functional analysis in support of Department of Defense Material Management Systems program as a member of the Defense Supply Expert System and the Deficiency Reporting System Integrated product teams.

Jennifer completed her Bachelor Degree of Science in Aviation Management from Florida Institute of Technology in 1992 and went of to complete a Masters Degree in Aeronautical Sciences in Aviation Management and Aerospace Operations from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1997

In addition to being an active member of the Girl Scouts of America, Jennifer is an Associate Member of the National Contract Management Association.

DIRECTOR (2005) - Joanne (Lomurno) Damato ('97)

Joanne "Jo" Damato graduated from FIT in 1997 with a B.S. in Aviation Management/Flight Option. She was also an FIT flight instructor from Fall '95 thru December '97.

Jo started a career in the business aviation segment of the industry in 1998 when she moved to Cincinnati, OH to become a flight coordinator for Executive Jet Management, a Netjets subsidiary. From 1999-2001 she was EJM's Director of Pilot and Flight Attendant Training.

Jo and husband Rob '92 moved to the Washington D.C. area in June 2001 when she accepted a position with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) as the Manager of the General Aviation Desk at the FAA ATC System Command Center. She represents both real-time NAS equity issues on behalf of NBAA members to the FAA while also participating in the joint FAA/Industry Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) Workgroup.

Joanne graduated from Embry-Riddle's Distance Learning Program with a Masters of Aeronautical Science Degree with a dual specialization in Aviation Safety and Aviation Management in April 2004.

DIRECTOR (2005) - Capt. Zach Grant ('95)

Zach grew up in an aviation-oriented family, so it was only natural that his life would revolve around airplanes.  He transferred to Florida Tech from the United States Air Force Academy and pursued a B.S. in Aviation Management Flight Technology.  

Shortly after graduating (and multiple odd aviation jobs), he joined the airline ranks as a pilot for USAir Express carrier Chautauqua Airlines.  After two type ratings, more than three years, four seat changes and five domicile changes, Zach left Chautauqua for greener pastures.  In 1998 he reported to American Trans Air as a first officer on the L1011 Tristar.  For five fantastic years, Zach operated mostly international charter and contract flying, including some very “interesting” flying for the US military.  Today Zach serves as a Captain on the 737-800 for ATA Airlines out of Chicago.

Zach remains an active flight instructor and takes great interest in promoting aviation and aviation safety.  He is also a longtime aircraft owner and builder.  He and his wife Amanda reside in Indianapolis, IN with no kids, dogs or cats—they are still trying to keep the fake ficus tree in the living room alive.

DIRECTOR (2005) - Capt. Bill Hearne ('96)

Bill started his aviation career at Miami Dade Community College.  He transferred to Florida Institute of Technology in 1994 and earned his B.S. in Aviation Management - Flight Option in 1996.  

He was a flight instructor at FIT until 1997 when he was hired by Continental Express Airlines on the Beechcraft 1900D and based in Cleveland, OH.  He became a Captain on the B1900D in 1998 and a Check Airman in 1999.  He transferred to Houston, TX in 2000 and became the Fleet Manager on the B1900D.  In 2001, he took on the role of Internship Coordinator and transferred to a Captain position on the Embraer 145 in 2001, where he works today.

Bill and his wife Holli live in Texas.

DIRECTOR (2006) - Richard Freeman ('89)