Our Board currently has four Directors. We have five Director seats available for a total of nine. These Volunteers have a variety of skills and backgrounds to help support the mission of Hope Flight. All of the Officers and Board members participate in fundraising efforts, decisions, and overall operations.
Douglas Harding is our Founder, Board President, and Executive Director. Douglas is committing his life for at least the next 20 years on developing and improving Hope Flight Foundation. He has 9,400 hours of flying experience, and holds the Airline Transport Pilot, and Flight Instructor Certificates issued by the FAA. He has experience in single and multi-engine aircraft, including twin-engine turboprop (jet-propeller) type aircraft. He holds a B.A. in Geography, and experience in Business Management, and Project Management. Douglas has volunteered at the Boys and Girl’s club computer lab, and at the local community center and food bank. He worked at the Korean Airlines pilot training facility in Livermore, CA from 1991 to 2004, as a pilot instructor and as Chief Flight Instructor.
Margaret Sanchez-Chua is our Board
Secretary. Margaret comes from a medical background and has been motivated through her career as a nurse to dedicate her time and effort in bringing comfort and support to those she works with. Through her experience in the medical community, foster parenting, and interest in aviation, she has been inspired to bring her dedication and time to Hope Flight Foundation. She brings many good ideas, energy and insight to the table.
email:msc.hopeflight@gmail.com
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Paul Stiling. Paul currently flies a corporate Twin-engine Turbojet full-time, and has 7,100 hours of flight experience. He is an émigré from London, England, where he acquired his degree in Government. Paul has worked as a pilot for Ameriflight Air Cargo and Vanguard Airlines.
Jeff Heitzeberg. Jeff is a Federal Aviation Administration designated examiner for pilot testing. He has worked in the aviation industry for 40 years as a Corporate Pilot, Director of Standards, Consultant, and Pilot Examiner. His expertise is highly useful for Hope Flight Foundation in the areas of aircraft operations and training.
David Davis is our Board Treasurer. He holds an Occupational Therapy Certification and is a Massage Therapist, and a Professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association. He is a Cookie Lee Jewelry Consultant, and 50% of his profits are donated to Hope Flight Foundation. You can view the jewelry at www.cookielee.com. For jewelry orders call David at 510-427-6965, or by email. David volunteers with the Interfaith Homelessness Network in San Leandro, CA. David brings a lot of energy and excitement to Hope Flight. He is experienced in customer service and patient needs, and helps in the area of passenger comfort.
email: getthebestmassage@yahoo.com
Michael A. Chua joined the Board in October 2007. He currently Works for Charles Schwab & Co. Inc., in the area of Strategy and Competitive Development. Michael brings an array of skills to Hope Flight Foundation that aid in the development and maintenance of good business practices. With his knowledge of business strategy and the financial industry, he hopes to increase the number of children we can help by ensuring an efficient use of Hope Flight Foundation's resources. Michael graduated from Brown University-Rhode Island, with a B.A. in Business Economics. While there, he studied a variety of subjects including financial accounting, econometrics, corporate strategy, and management of nonprofit organizations. Michael started his philanthropic efforts while in high school where he led a local community service society as president.
Joel Mitzman. Joel has 8,100 hours of flying experience, and holds the Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor, and Turbojet Flight Engineer FAA Certificates. His experience includes twin engine turboprop aircraft. He has worked at the Korean Airlines, and All Nippon flight training schools in California. He currently works for the Japan Airlines training facility at the Napa Airport as an Instructor Pilot. He holds a B.A. in Communication Arts and Music.
