Virginia Aviation Business Association
The Voice of Business Aviation in Virginia
2026 Caucus
March 5, 2026
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DJ Smith, Amazon, Counter Drones
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Jennifer Goodrum, Rocket Lab
February 26, 2026
Speakers:
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Marc Allen, Electra Aero, Advanced Air Mobility, Electra Aero and Virginia
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Tombo Jones, Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership/Virginia Tech
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Dr. Rachel White, Aerospace Academy of the Eastern Shore (ODU)
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February 5, 2026
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Col. Pat Fulghum, Virginia Wing Commander, Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, CAP Education
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Greggory Hodge, EVP AvDyne AeroServices and VABA Chair
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February 19, 2025
Speakers:
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Dr. Gwyn Stone, CTE Director, Danville Public School
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Mr. Tom Chadwick, Dominion Resources
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Dr. Trina Marsh, Dyal Acting Director, NASA Langley
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Presentations
January 29, 2026
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Michael Cooper, MWAA, MWAA Update; Moment of Reflection in Remembrance of the 67 Lives Lost in the January 2025 Reagan National Airport Mid-Air Collision
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Jason El Koubi, CEO at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership: Where we've been and were we're going.
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Joe Benevento, President & CEO, Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation
Virginia Unmanned Systems Center​
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February 12, 2026
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Dr. John A. Downey, President, Blue Ridge Community College
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Dr. Cornelius Johnson, Danville Community College
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Dr. Dore, Chancellor, VCCS
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Sean Mulligan, Chief Operating Officer, Virginia Space Port Authority
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January 22, 2026
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Greg Campbell, Virginia Department of Aviation
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Bud Oakey, Virginia Aviation Business Association
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Chris Carter, Virginia Space Grant Consortium
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Bill Tracking
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Virginia General Assembly
Aviation & Aerospace Caucus
The VGAAC is focused on legislation that supports the aviation and aerospace industries in Virginia. The caucus promotes workforce and other initiatives to ensure the Commonwealth remains business-friendly to the aviation and aerospace sectors.
The VGAAC serves as a more formalized opportunity for the members of the House and Senate to learn about aviation and aerospace and explore opportunities for growth.
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Our thanks to Senator Bill DeSteph (R-20, Virginia Beach/Eastern Shore), Delegate Karrie Delaney (D-9, Fairfax), Delegate Chris Runion (R-35, Bridgewater), and Senator Russet Perry (D-31, Leesburg) in leading the Aviation Caucus during the 2026 Virginia General Assembly.
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All members of the legislature are technically members of the caucus.
Unfortunately not all members can attend every meeting held by the caucus.
To date caucus participants include:
Sen. Bill DeSteph (co-chair)
Del. Karrie Delaney (co-chair)
Sen. Russet Perry (vice-chair)
Del. Chris Runion (vice-chair)
Del. Bonita Anthony
Sen. Christie Craig
Sen. Danny Diggs
Del. Jackie Glass
Del. Barry Knight
​Del . Marty Martinez
Del. Danny Marshall
Sen. Tammy Mulchi
Del. David Reid
Sen. Kannan Srinivasan
Del. Anne Ferrell Tata
Del. Josh Thomas
Del. Wren Williams
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The VGAAC meets weekly on Thursdays at 8 AM during the Legislative Session in the Virginia General Assembly Building Room 600-B.