ASA History

“I’m honored to serve as chair and host the members of ASA in New Orleans, where we can showcase our aerospace facility as interest in space exploration grows.Louisiana is a key player in the aerospace industry with the NASA facility at Michoud. We want to highlight support for programs at our vo-tech schools. By growing our vo-tech program, we can attract talent to the aerospace industry,”

"Since joining ASA, I have witnessed dynamic growth and expansion within our organization and throughout the industry as a whole."

"As the national chairman of the Aerospace States Association, a group of public officials, academics, and private sector entities from areas with ties to the aviation and spaceflight industries, I often bear firsthand witness to the important role this sector plays in our state, our nation, and the world."

"Whether through university-based research, entrepreneurship incubators, or STEM workforce pipelines, states like Wisconsin are invested in the success of these industries. Working together through ASA, we can enhance our impact and ensure that American companies continue to lead the world in the skies and space.”

                                                                                                "As leaders in our state governments, ASA members not only impact policy at the state level, but also at the federal level, by informing our congressional delegations on aerospace priorities."

"When it comes to U.S. leadership in space, it is not just federal policy, but state policies that help keep us going. States are involved in infrastructure investment, states are incredibly involved in STEM education and incredibly involved in stimulating innovation and building jobs."

                                                                                                     "ASA represents the grass roots of American aerospace."

"Aerospace is a vital part of our national identity. It has helped define us as a nation and has underscored America’s initiative, ingenuity and fortitude. The Aerospace States Association is proud of its unique roll in ensuring this critical industry remains vital and relevant in the coming decades."