The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) Board of Directors has selected Sean McGeough as Chair of the IADA Foundation Board. McGeough, who is Executive Vice President, Business Development, North America of Jet Support Services Inc. (JSSI), an IADA Products and Services Member, replaces former IADA Foundation Chair Johnny Foster, President and CEO of IADA Dealer Member OGARAJETS.
“The association is very much looking forward to Sean McGeough’s future contributions to the IADA Foundation with his outstanding background in both the business aviation industry and education,” said IADA Chair Phil Winters, Vice President Aircraft Sales & Charter Management for Greenwich AeroGroup and Western Aircraft.
The IADA Foundation inspires the next generation of business aviation professionals through scholarships and education, creating pathways for young people to flourish within the industry. The foundation also provides philanthropic support to aviation related charitable organizations.
“I am excited to expand the reach of the IADA Foundation to more young people so my new role at the foundation is a natural fit,” said McGeough.
A dual citizen of the U.S. and European Union, he is an airline transport pilot (ATP) with over 6,000 hours and is type rated on the entire Beechcraft/King Air family. He has lived and flown on three continents.
He serves on the Electric Propulsion and Innovation Committee of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and is an active member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO). McGeough holds an MBA from the Florida Institute of Technology, where he sits on its College of Aeronautics Board and is an Adjunct Professor, teaching 200 future aviation leaders about careers in aviation and sustainability. The McGeough family regularly gives to the Corporate Angels Network, Flying Doctors and UNHCR.
