Hawthorne Global Aviation Services has appointed Tyson Goetz as CEO. Goetz most recently served as co-founder and president for Lynx FBO Network and previously held leadership positions at Landmark Aviation and Atlantic Aviation. Hawthorne also hired Lance Allen as CFO, Leslie McIntyre as chief human resources officer, and Joe Hansen as executive v-p of business development. Allen previously served as CFO for Ross Aviation; McIntyre joined Hawthorne after having held HR positions with Lynx FBO Network and Landmark Aviation; and Hansen came to Hawthorne from Sacramento Jet Center.
Greg Principato, the president and CEO of the National Aeronautic Association, has announced plans to retire in September after serving the organization for seven years. Principato has worked for more than 40 years in Washington, D.C., in aviation and public service. He previously headed the National Association of State Aviation Officials and Airports Council International—North America.
