Anna Hawley
President & CEO Anna Hawley joined the museum in February 2019. She began her role as VP of Marketing & Communications, elevated to Chief Marketing Officer and then to Chief Operating Officer. She brings nearly 30 years of museum operations, visitor experience, leadership, strategic planning and marketing expertise to the Lone Star Flight Museum. Anna […]
Jerry Scott
Chief Operating Officer Jerry was named COO in June 2024 and brings 40 years of experience in aviation sales, people, project, and logistics management. Jerry’s areas of experience include flight support, FAA certification oversight, fuel negotiations, client development, strategic planning, and resolution and business development for companies such as World Fuel Services, Inc., Baesops International, […]
Dallas Bean
Controller Dallas joined the LSFM team in March 2021. He has more than nine years of nonprofit organizational experience. Dallas previously worked with The Bryan Museum in its early establishment to implement accounting procedures. He was also a member of both the staff and volunteer teams at the Brazosport Center for the Arts & Sciences.
Ann Hobing
Senior Director of Education & Community Outreach Ann E. Hobing joined the Lone Star Flight Museum in June 2023 and brings nearly 20 years of management experience in government, nonprofit and museums including the Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, the National WASP WWII Museum at Avenger Field, Galveston […]
Chris Swancara
Curator Christopher Swancara joined the LSFM team as Curator in February 2023. He has extensive experience in a variety of different museum departments. Chris served nine years withthe Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum in Ashland, Nebraska. His experience in Guest Services, Education and as a Collections Manager has given him a unique perspective as […]
Marc Laney
Sr. Director of Development Marc Laney joined the Lone Star Flight Museum in July 2024, leveraging over 17 years of extensive fundraising experience. His career includes pivotal roles with prominent organizations such as SpringSpirit, BakerRipley, and Star of Hope, as well as with major universities including the University of Alabama, Vanderbilt, Rice, and the University […]
Ratha Liladrie
Sr. Director of Marketing & Communications A proud graduate of Florida State University, Ratha Liladrie, PMP is a seasoned storyteller whose expertise in strategically sharing stories has increased impact and spurred action for the organizations she has worked with. Ratha has over 20 years of experience in marketing, communications and project management, including the Rosenberg […]
Pete Olson, Chair
Pete Olson was elected to six terms in Congress. While in Congress, he served on the powerful Energy and Commerce Committee, rising to the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. He formed the House Refinery Caucus, the House Artificial Intelligence Caucus, and the House Corrosion Caucus. He was the proud lead sponsor of the law which gave […]
Anthony W. Hall, Jr., Vice-Chair
Mark Ammerman
Mr. Ammerman retired with 29 years at Scotiabank and serving as the Leader for the firm’s energy banking operations in the U.S., Latin America, Asia, Australia and UK/Europe. He also co-chaired the business operating committee overseeing the Bank’s global energy banking efforts. He joined the Bank of Nova Scotia in 1987 after training with another […]
Brian Antweil
Brian Antweil is Senior Counsel at Rapp & Krock, P.C. in Houston, Tx. He is a Chambers recognized trial lawyer, representing clients in a full range of business, commercial and tort cases in state and federal courts and domestic and international arbitrations. A frequent speaker and author for bar and other trade and professional organizations, […]
Steven R. Biegel
Marshall P. Cloyd
Dan R. Collins
Bonnie J. Dunbar, Ph.D., NAE, RSEcorr
Dr. Terence H. Fontaine
Barry Hunsaker, Jr.
Patricia Jayne Keefer
In August 2003 Patricia Jayne Keefer retired after a 30-career with IBM responsibilities including management of worldwide and national consulting practices. IBM, International Business Machines, is a multifaceted computer technology corporation headquartered in Armonk, New York with operations in over 171 countries. Mrs. Keefer had significant success as a young professional equestrian riding hunters and […]
Dr. Becky Lutte
Dr. Becky Lutte is an Associate Professor, College of Aviation and Chair of the Department of Graduate Studies at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. A former regional airline pilot, Professor Lutte is a commercial pilot, CFII, and MEI. In addition, Becky Lutte is an aircraft owner of a homebuilt RV-7 and RV-10, and is active in general […]
David Novelli
Mr. Novelli is a long tenured Morgan Stanley professional, joining the firm in 1995. Earlier in his career, he served with with Kidder, Peabody as well as with Touche Ross in New York City. David holds the Certified Financial Planner™ certification, has attained his Certified Investment Management Analyst certification, and is a non-practicing CPA. David […]
Rhonda Parmer, Ed.D.
Dr. Rhonda Parmer is a native Houstonian who has been intrigued by the wonders of flight since her first visit to the airport at age five. She visited the cockpit of the plane that brought her dad home from working in Egypt. Although she never piloted an aircraft as a licensed pilot, she enjoyed a […]
