Northern California Aviation History

This talk will be comprised of a brief history and evolution of this landmark California venue, highlighted by a recently produced promotional video. The presentation will span approximately on-half hour, with additional time for question and answer period at our discretion.

Presenter(s)

Bob Michael

• Museum Volunteer
• Member of the Hiller Aviation Institute's Exhibits and Marketing Committees
• Registered Professional Engineer in California
• Was employed as a Design Specialist at Hiller Aircraft Corporation, Palo Alto from the mid 150's—mid 1960's and "doubled" in public relations activities.
• 29 years as Research Specialist with Lockheed Martin Space Systems Division in Sunnyvale
• US Marine Corps veteran
• has taught courses in the General & Computer Sciences Engineering Department of San Jose State University

Alan Waufle

• President & CEO
• Hiller Aviation Institute & Museum
• Since October 2002
• Grew up in Charlottesville, Virginia
• Education: A.B. College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA 1973; M.A. Duke University, Durham, NC 1976
• Gaston County Museum of Art & History, Initial Director 1976—1995
• High Point Area Arts Council, High Point, NC Executive Director 1998-2002
• Rotarian since 1977, Paul Harris Fellow, San Carlos Rotary Club
  
• Board of Directors, San Carlos Chamber of Commerce
• Board of Governor, American Decorative Arts Forum
• Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
• Grants panelist for Institute of Museum & Library Services
• Site Committee, American Association of Museums Accreditation Program
• American Association of Museums Field Consultant for museum assessments focusing on planning, marketing, and programs
• Live in Belmont
• Avid gardener, gourmet cook, now spending free time traveling to see my new home state