Alexandria, VA, January 10, 2006 — The Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) announced today that Penny Young has joined the staff as the Chief Financial Officer as of January 3, 2006.
“Penny will be a wonderful addition to our staff,” commented FSF CEO Stuart Matthews. “She brings years of experience and an enthusiasm for this position that assures us that this will be a great fit. In addition, her expertise at a trade association is a real bonus for us.”
Ms. Young is a Certified Public Accountant and has held accounting positions for more than 20 years. Prior to joining the Flight Safety Foundation, she served as the Chief Financial Officer at the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association. She is a graduate of University of Maryland.
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Flight Safety Foundation is an independent, non-profit, international organization engaged in research, auditing, education, advocacy and publishing to improve aviation safety. The Foundation’s mission is to pursue the continuous improvement of global aviation safety and the prevention of accidents. www.flightsafety.org
Contact: Emily McGee, 1-703-739-6700, ext. 126; mcgee@flightsafety.org