Rocky Capozzi, Chairman
Mr. Capozzi served in various pilot and management positions for 46 years and has lived in Alaska since 1996. He is a retired Air Force Colonel and a CFI/CFII who enjoys flying his Cessna 172 around Alaska. Positions held in Alaska include the Director of the University of Alaska Anchorage Aviation Technology Division (2006-2016), Vice Commander of 11th Air Force, Commander 611th Air Operations Group and Senior Systems Analyst in the Runway Safety Office of the FAA Alaska Region Headquarters. During his 29-year career in the United States Air Force, Colonel Capozzi held numerous flying, training, safety, evaluation, and command positions. He was mission ready in the A-7D, the OV-10, the O-2A and the F-16A, F-16C, F-16CG, F-16CJ, Be200, and Be1900. He has over 4000 hours of pilot in command time including 2300 hours in jet fighters.

Mary O' Connor, Secretary
Mary O'Connor joined the AASF Board of Directors in 2011. She is currently the Aviation Safety Program Manager at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, where she directs research and works with industry representatives, government agencies and non-government organizations to develop and evaluate safety interventions.  Her previous job with a Native corporation required frequent travel to rural communities; she appreciates the challenges presented in the different types of flying that are practiced in Alaska. She has been a pilot for over twenty years and holds a certified flight instructor rating; she flies a Cessna 150 with a tailwheel conversion and a 170B – neither of which can claim a great paint job!

Tom George
Tom George is the Alaska Regional Manager for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. He works with government and industry groups to promote general aviation on behalf of AOPA members in Alaska. Mr. George serves on the State of Alaska Governor's Aviation Advisory Board, and a number of working groups aimed at improving aviation in Alaska. Prior to joining AOPA, Mr. George was employed at the Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks for 28 years working in applied science and project management. He earned a bachelor degree in science at Oregon State University and a masters degree in geology and land resources management at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. He holds a commercial multi-engine pilot certificate, along with certified flight instructor and instrument ratings, and has flown for the over thirty years. He also owns a small business that acquires aerial photography for scientific and industrial applications.

Ed Kornfield
A pilot since 1970, Ed Kornfield holds an ATP, CFII, CFIG, Ground Instructor, A/P and IA certificates.  He began his aviation career flying a Norseman on floats in International Falls, Minn.  Ed later moved to Kotzebue where he worked as Chief Pilot for Baker Aviation before moving to Anchorage.  After flying for several commuter and air taxi operators in the Anchorage area, Ed began his maintenance career and started Air Care Specialists on Lake Hood.  During his flying career Ed has flown many different types of aircraft, including ferrying aircraft overseas.  Ed was a maintenance inspector and FAASTeam Safety Program Manager for the FAA.  He is a 30 plus year Alaska resident and currently works for the Department of Interior, Office of Aviation Services (OAS) as the Chief of Fleet Services.  Mr. Kornfield joined the Alaskan Aviation Safety Foundation Board of Directors in 2011. 

Marshall Severson
Marshall Severson is a lifelong Alaskan, graduate of the University of Alaska, retired 30 plus year Flight Services professional and ATP rated. An aircraft owner, Marshall enjoys Sunday afternoon flights among the mountains and glaciers near Anchorage.