AEROZONE ANNUAL SUMMIT

The inaugural Aerozone Annual Summit kicks off Ohio Space Week with a transformative gathering of aerospace, aviation, and regional leaders from across Northeast Ohio and beyond.

2025 PRESENTERS

The 2025 Aerozone Annual Summit on Monday, September 8 brings together an incredible lineup of speakers spanning local government, the global aerospace and aviation sector, higher education, and more — all coming together to shape what’s next for Northeast Ohio.

Welcome Remarks

Michael Hillman, President, Jets FBO

Michael Hillman

President, Jets FBO

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Aerozone Past, Present, and Future

Bethia Burke, President, The Fund For Our Economic Future

Bethia Burke

President, The Fund For Our Economic Future

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Bradford Davy, Chief of Staff, City of Cleveland

Bradford Davy

Chief of Staff, City of Cleveland

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The Future of Cleveland Hopkins: CLEvolution!

Dennis Kramer, Assistant Director of Airport Development, Cleveland Port Control

Dennis Kramer

Assistant Director of Airport Development, Cleveland Port Control

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Megan O’Connell, Assistant Director of Marketing, Cleveland Hopkins

Megan O’Connell

Assistant Director of Marketing, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

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NASA Glenn Research Center: The Vision Forward

Matt Dolan

Chief Executive Officer, Team NEO

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Strengthening Our Core: Quality of Place

Matthew J.Castelli

Mayor, City of Middleburg Heights

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Peter Kelly

Executive Vice President, Lincoln Property Company

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Ted Tywang

Chief Administrative Officer, Haslam Sports Group

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Keynote Address
Aerospace Opportunities Abound

Chirag Parikh

Former Executive Secretary, National Space Council

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Strengthening Our Core: Talent Pipeline

Megan Champagne

Associate Principal, Lorain County JVS

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Dr. Jeff Dusek

Associate Professor of Engineering, Baldwin Wallace University

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Michelle Rose

Chief Executive Officer, Greater Cleveland Works

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Dr. Richard Schoephoerster

Dean, Washkewicz College of Engineering, Cleveland State University

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Business Panel
Anchoring the Region in Aerospace

Kevin Dillon

Chief Operating Officer, Flexjet

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John Vickers

Chief Executive Officer, Blue Abyss

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John Zoldak

Principal Project Manager, Voyager Technologies

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Making the Case for Aerospace

Justin Wheeler

Consultant, Fourth Economy

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Business Panel
Our Regional Strength in Supply Chain

Tanya DiSalvo

President, Criterion Tool & Die, Inc.

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Jody Richards

CEO and President, Process Technology

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Chelsea Treboniak, Founder and Owner, Critical Ops

Chelsea Treboniak

Founder, Critical Ops

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SPONSOR THE SUMMIT

Don’t miss your chance to support regional growth. Sponsorship opportunities include event tickets, VIP access, and branding benefits. Contact Mary Schmidt at mschmidt@aerozonealliance.org to secure your spot.