Ryan Waguespack, most recently vice president of business development with Summit Aviation, has joined the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) as vice president, focusing on membership and serving the needs of the charter, MRO, and aircraft management sectors.

As an association member, he recently served as the chair of NATA’s work force development committee and illegal charter task force, as well as vice chair of the air charter committee. The founder of the Alabama Business Aviation Association, Waguespack has served in business development roles with several aircraft charter and management companies, as well as in aircraft sales.

“Ryan has been an active participant in NATA and is well versed in our members’ issues and needs,” said Gary Dempsey, who was recently named president of the organization. “Ryan’s range of aviation experience and vision to elevate and continuously help the industry to evolve in these changing times are invaluable to fulfilling NATA’s strategic goals and mission.”