Congratulations Vanessa Griffiths

BC AVIATION COUNCIL FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BCAC announces appointment of new Executive Director, Vanessa Griffiths, who brings more than 13 years of aviation experience to the role. From her first introduction to the BC Aviation Council when she was a student in the BCIT Flight and Airport Operations program, Vanessa Griffiths has appreciated being part of a larger community of aviation enthusiasts and businesses. She is now taking on a leading role in the industry organization as its new Executive Director. “We are delighted that Vanessa has agreed to be our senior administrator in this significant 75th anniversary year,” said Mark Duncan, Chair of the BCAC. “As a commercial pilot and most recently as a manager of over 2700 volunteers at the London Olympic and Paralympic Games, Vanessa brings both aviation and project management experience to the role.” As Executive Director, Vanessa will be responsible for representing the aviation and aerospace industry in British Columbia to various levels of government, and in raising the profile of the industry and its importance to the economy throughout the province. “I am passionate about aviation and leadership,” said Griffiths. "I'm excited to bring my skills and experience to BCAC and in particular to ensuring that we continue to support the education and training of youth in this key industry. I look forward to meeting many of our sector's leaders and future leaders at this year's 75th anniversary Silver Wings Awards in October and hope that anyone with an interest in aviation will contact me with their ideas and comments.” BCAC Chair Mark Duncan added, "We'd also like to thank outgoing Executive Director, Teara Fraser, for her invaluable contributions to the organization over the past 18 months. We are most fortunate that she will continue to support the council as Strategic Advisor." About the British Columbia Aviation Council The British Columbia Aviation Council, established in 1938, is a member‐driven organization that represents and promotes the shared interests of the aviation community. In contributing to the development of a strong aviation sector we communicate and exchange information with a broad cross section of related organizations. We are also proactive in our communications with both provincial and federal levels of government regarding aviation policy issues and initiatives. The British Columbia Aviation Council is a charitable society established under the Society Act and annually awards over $10,000 in scholarships to students pursuing careers in aviation and aerospace. This year, the BC Aviation Council marks 75 years of promoting the aviation and aerospace industries in the province. About the BCAC's Silver Wings Awards BC Aviation Council celebrates the achievements of both industry and those students in aviation studies at its annual Silver Wings Awards, this year held on October 30th. Council has a long history of recognizing aviation related excellence through its annual awards and by supporting aviation student studies through its scholarship program. -end- For more information: Donna Farquhar Tel: 604-278-9330 dfarquhar@bcaviationcouncil.org Link to Facebook photo page: Twitter: @bcac1938 Website: www.bcaviationcouncil.org