Honoring Debbie Coffey, Evita Garces ’02, Icema D. Gibbs, Patricia Ornst and Monica Slater Stokes On April 16, 2026, Vaughn College held its annual Gala—marking a historic first as the event recognized five honorees in a single evening. The College celebrated five distinguished leaders in aviation: The honorees were Debbie Coffey, chief communications officer for […]

Honoring Lawrence Culp, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GE Aerospace Lawrence Culp, Jr. is the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of GE Aerospace. Culp joined the GE Board of Directors in April 2018 and was appointed CEO of GE in October 2018. As Chairman and CEO of GE, Culp led the industrial […]

Honoring Stanley A. Deal, Executive Vice President (ret.) of The Boeing Company and President and Chief Executive Officer (ret.) of Boeing Commercial Airplanes Stan Deal was the executive vice president of The Boeing Company and held the positions of president and chief executive officer of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Appointed to this role in October 2019, […]

Honoring Nicholas E. Calio, President and Chief Executive Officer, Airlines for America  Vaughn College honored Nicholas E. Calio, President and Chief Executive Officer of Airlines for America on April 13, 2023. Mr. Calio is a true leader and advocate for America’s airlines as models of safety, customer service and environmental responsibility. His organization supports the […]

Honoring Stephen A. Alterman President of Cargo Airline Association Vaughn College honored Stephen A. Alterman, President of Cargo Airline Association on November 4, 2021. Mr. Alterman is a true innovator and trailblazer who has contributed to the aviation and transportation industries throughout his career. He is president of the Cargo Airline Association, the nationwide trade […]

Honoring William J. Flynn Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. Vaughn College honored William J. Flynn, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. on November 7, 2019. Mr. Flynn is a true innovator and trailblazer who has contributed to the aviation […]

Honoring Mary Ellen S. Jones Vice President, Asia-Pacific Sales Pratt & Whitney Commercial Engines Vaughn College honored Mary Ellen S. Jones, Vice President of Asia- Pacific Sales at Pratt & Whitney Commercial Engines. Ms. Jones is a true innovator and trailblazer who has contributed to the aviation and aerospace industries through the many senior executive […]

Honoring Gary J. Spulak President Embraer Aircraft Holding Inc. Vaughn College honored Gary J. Spulak, President of Embraer Aircraft Holding Incorporated. Mr. Spulak is a true innovator, entrepreneur and trailblazer who has contributed to the aviation and aerospace industries through the many senior executive roles held in manufacturing, retailing, distribution and financial operations during his […]

Honoring Marion C. Blakey President and Chief Executive Officer Rolls-Royce North America Vaughn College honored Marion C. Blakey, President and Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce North America Incorporated. Ms. Blakey is a true leader, trailblazer and advocate contributing to the aviation and transportation industries through the many senior executive roles held during her career. Prior to […]

Honoring Barry Eccleston, President of Airbus Americas, Incorporated Vaughn College honored Barry Eccleston, President of Airbus Americas, Incorporated. Mr. Eccleston exemplifies a leader with vision and passion for this industry who is also committed to support and inspire the next generation of leaders. A longtime champion for Vaughn and our students, Mr. Eccleston was awarded […]