JOE BROWN JOINS RAF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Joe and Kristen Brown

The RAF is pleased to announce that Joe Brown of Cornwall, Vermont has agreed to step into the role of Director. RAF President Bill McGlynn said, “Joe is a great addition to our board. He has decades of experience running businesses but understands and values the nature of the RAF.”

Brown spent 33 years in the aviation industry and in a family business with his father and brother. Until 2023, he and his brother owned Hartzell Propeller, Hartzell Engine Technologies and Hartzell Aerospace Welding. His professional life, social life and family life are deeply connected to aviation, “and the friendships that unfold in our magical flying community,” Joe says.

He flies a Glasair Sportsman and a Cessna 185 off his grass strip in Cornwall, and explores the backcountry of the Northeast. He says that of late, some of his best moments are flying with his kids who are adding to their aviation ratings or are in early stages of training.

Brown is a past chairman of General Aviation Manufacturers Association, (GAMA) and remains active in the aviation community as a pilot and member of several associations. He and his wife Kristen are co-founders of The Yellow House Community, a residential program for adults with special needs based in Vermont. 

“We are very lucky to have someone with Joe’s insight and instincts join our board and help us set course for the future,” RAF Chairman John McKenna said.

Submitted on October 29, 2024.

5 Comments

  1. Jay PerryCook on November 1, 2024 at 8:50 am

    Good move Joe! Really! What a great addition to the RAF!

  2. Christine Mortine on November 1, 2024 at 8:56 am

    Joe! Awesome! Glad to hear you got your airfield done AND you’re able to be a leader for RAF!

  3. Amy on November 2, 2024 at 2:07 pm

    Thank you, Joe, for your longtime support of the RAF and for joining the RAF board! I do not think the RAF could find a better addition to the board than Joe and once again want to say thanks to Joe for volunteering his time and efforts for the RAF mission.

  4. Billy Winburn on November 3, 2024 at 5:59 am

    What a brilliant move for all concerned. Thank you Joe and thank you RAF!

  5. Mike Todd on November 3, 2024 at 5:24 pm

    That is excellent news. I can’t imagine a better person for the job. Thank you Joe!

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