Beth Barberree is a new kid to the Beechcraft family, joining the American
Bonanza Society (ABS) in July as its new Executive Director.

Ms. Barberree brings nearly 30 years of Board, business, and senior association
management experience to the role, along with a master’s degree in organizational leadership. With a proven track record making dramatic impact with nonprofits looking to reach the next level of fulfilling their missions, Beth is excited to help the ABS find balance between honoring its history and committing to a productive and sustainable future.

Beth recalls fondly flying with her father in small airplanes as a girl. Now residing
in Wichita, Kansas, her husband and she are enjoying the much milder temperatures there than in their native Canada.

In 1978 Mr. Braly joined Beech Aircraft as Plant Manager, producing single and twin-engine piston-powered aircraft. He held positions of increasing responsibility at Beech, including VP of Production, Manufacturing, Sr. VP of Operations, and President in 1990. Mr. Braly currently serves on the Museum’s Board of Trustees and holds an MS in Physics from Colorado State University. Mr. Braly is an active, multiengine & instrumented-rated pilot with over 4,300+ hours as a pilot in command.

Gracie Hayes is the owner of Fly Clean Nashville, a flourishing aircraft detailing
company that has served many private owners and corporate clients in Tennessee
since 2017. Gracie is a Nashville native and earned her Master of Business
Administration from TSU. Her aviation journey began when she took a position as the Business Development Manager of a flight school located at John C. Tune airport. She later served as the Operations Manager for an aircraft sales and management company before making the leap into full-time entrepreneurship. In addition to detailing planes and running her company, she enjoys immersing herself in the world of business aviation by writing about aviation-related topics and spending time at various airports meeting new people.

Jeff Knight was born in Chatham, Ontario, Canada in 1958.  He joined the Canadian Army in the Corps of Royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineers in September 1977.  In 1992 Jeff was commissioned from the ranks, becoming an Electrical Mechanical Engineering Officer.  He completed his last years as the Officer Commanding RCEME Squadron at 4 Wing Cold Lake, retiring in 2005 after 28 years of service.  

In July 2005, Jeff accepted a position at 4 Wing Cold Lake under contract to the military, providing training to Canada’s fighter force in the CF-18 flight simulator.  In August 2020, Jeff retired for the second time after 43 years of continuous service, both in and out of uniform, with the Department of National Defence.

Jeff began his flying career in June 1974 and has flown from coast to coast to coast in Canada and many areas of the USA, including several trips to the Beechcraft Heritage Museum.    

Jeff first joined the Beech Aero Club in 2007 to help find the maintenance information and operating techniques he needed to help him get the most out of his Beech Aero Centre aircraft. In 2021, Jeff was elected President of the Beech Aero Club, the position he still holds today.  Jeff’s goal is to provide, through the Beech Aero Club, access to the most current maintenance and operational techniques for all Beech Aero Centre aircraft pilots and their “Baby Beech’s’.  Through presentations like “The Mouse Hunt,” owners and pilots within and without the Club will be brought together to share information that will keep our aircraft serviceable and our piloting skills sharp for many years.  

Dan Landis is The General Manager and Vice President of Sensenich Propeller Service, Inc. in Gainesville, GA. His goal is to have a quality product and stellar customer service.

Dan has over 30 years of aviation experience which started in the Navy as an Airman stationed at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach, VA and onboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Forrestal (CVA-59).
Following his service in the military, Dan attended The Upper Bucks Aviation Technical School in Quakertown, PA and received his certification as an A & P Mechanic. He was hired by US Airways in Salisbury, MD where he worked from 1994-1996 as a mechanic. In 1996, he was
hired by Sensenich Propeller in Lititz, PA. Subsequently, he moved to Georgia where he currently is the General Manger of that facility and The Vice President of the company.

Dan currently holds his certificate as an A & P Mechanic and a Repairman. He attends training courses given by Hartzell Propeller, McCauley Propeller, and MT Propeller, and is a member of
the NAAA.

Dan likes to spend time with his family, attend airshows, and is an avid golfer.

Carl Marciniak is our Museum Steward since 2012. When he moved from Maine to Tullahoma he sighted the Staggewings flying over during Beech Party 2011. He visited the Museum and noted a T34 sitting on a pallet in the Cianchette hangar and offered to help put it together. One might ask how he had the knowledge to volunteer for such a task. Carl is a United States Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer, Retired after 24 years of service. His military career ambitions went to Navy aviation in boot camp. He served in many areas of aviation from electronics, fixed wing patrol, and an in-flight technician in P-3A, B & C’s with over 5,000 hours.

When asked what Carl likes most about being a Museum Steward who provides engaging and informative tours, he comments, “it’s the smiles on peoples faces.”

Carl is a graduate of the University of NY-Albany in the sciences field.

Mr. Narayanan currently owns (2) Beechcraft Starships and is a consultant to NASA, DARPA, and the USAF in matters related to aircraft sustainment, composite aircraft construction, and flight hardware certification for space mission platforms, as well as other Defense Department military programs. Raj holds an Airline Transport Pilot rating and a BS from the University of Southern California and a Master of Science from the University of Miami in Aviation Safety Engineering and Quality/Business.

Edward H. Phillips is a freelance writer, active CFI, and A&P with more than 45+ years of experience in the commercial aviation industry, including 20 years as a Business Flying Editor for Aviation Week & Space Technology Magazine. Since 1978 he has researched, written, and published nine books about the men, women, airplanes, and companies that made Wichita, Kansas, the undisputed “Air Capital of the World,” and contributed over 1,000 articles to various aviation technical and history magazines. Ed is an avid enthusiast of America’s early decades of aeronautics spanning 1903-1950. He is a Vietnam Veteran and lives In Montgomery, AL.

Charles L. Parish has presided as President of the Beechcraft Heritage Museum since 2015. Charles is a commercial pilot with instrument, multi-engine, seaplane and glider certifications. He has flown over 35 type aircraft in his lifetime. He is an active member of the EAA, AOPA, RAF and the Staggerwing Club organizations.

Charles grew up in an aviation enthusiast family and has extensive experience in a variety of aircraft. He has served on the Tullahoma Airport Authority; past Chairman of the Tullahoma Planning Commission; past President of the Rotary Club and an Eagle Scout of the Boy Scouts of America where he continues to volunteer.

Charles has a business background with Worth, Inc. sporting goods company and a B.S. degree from the University of Tennessee – Martin.

As an aviation historian, Barbara Schultz has documented many untold stories of individuals who played an important role in advancing flight.  She has authored several books and journal articles as well as participated in documentaries.  Also a pilot, she and her husband live on their own airport and enjoy flying their vintage aircraft which includes a 1969 Bonanza V35A and a 1958 Beech E18.

Bio coming soon. 

Mr. Stanko started Gemco Aviation in 1977 to provide professional aircraft maintenance services to aircraft owners in northeastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. Those good people have helped build our airport and aviation service business into a beautiful Mahoning Valley success story. He maintained the entire Beechcraft line, from the venerable Beech Staggerwing, to the entire Bonanza series (including the oldest flying Bonanza in the world) and on up to the Beech King Air cabin-class turboprop twins. Gemco Aviation is a 3-time FAA Diamond Award Maintenance Facility.

Parker Woodruff has spent his career as a pilot and aviation insurance professional.  After working as an aviation insurance agent and then an underwriter, he formed Airspeed Insurance Agency in 2018 to serve aircraft owners and aviation businesses.  Parker holds ATP and Flight Instructor certificates, and has owned a Mooney M20J and M20K.  He lives in Dallas, Texas with his wife and two children.