Kyle Wanner, executive director of the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission, was recently elected to serve as the secretary for the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO).

The executive officer positions within NASAO are annual terms and the officers transition to a higher level of leadership each year until the position of chair is attained.

“This is excellent news for North Dakota,” said Warren Pietsch, Minot, current chair of the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission. “The ability for our state to have an active participant and leadership role on NASAO’s Executive Committee ensures that North Dakota will continue to have a national presence and voice within the field of aeronautics.”

“I am honored to be elected by the nation’s state aviation directors to serve on NASAO’s executive committee,” said Wanner. “I look forward to working with the organization as well as our aviation leaders throughout the country to further enhance, promote, and develop all facets of aviation.”

NASAO is dedicated to representing the interests of the states and the public before policymakers at the federal level.