Andrew Priester Elected to the ACSF Board of Governors

The Air Charter Safety Foundation is pleased to announce that Andrew Priester, President & CEO of Priester Aviation, has been elected to the ACSF's Board of Governors. Priester will join his fellow ACSF Board of Governors' members in their responsibility to establish the foundation's strategic goals, policies and programs. This group of distinguished aviation professionals also provides expertise on several aviation-related issues, including flight operations and safety management systems, aircraft manufacturing and maintenance, and aviation law.

Priester is a third-generation family member to lead Priester Aviation, which offers aircraft management, aircraft charter and related aviation services. Since 1997, when he started his aviation career at Priester Aviation, the organization has grown from a fleet of seven aircraft to more than 50 aircraft that operate globally from three regions in the U.S. and one region internationally. During his tenure, he has guided the company to become an industry leader in safety and operations. He's done so by developing and implementing revolutionary technology, including an advanced safety management system and a state-of-the-art aircraft owner communication and reporting portal.

Through his various industry roles, Priester has led industry efforts in Washington DC and his home state of Illinois to improve regulations and safety. He is the former Chair of both the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and the Illinois Aviation Trades Association. Currently, he serves as the Vice Chairman for the Windy City Chapter of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO).

Priester earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio, and a master's degree from Concordia University in River Forest, Illinois. He maintains close ties to the community by volunteering his time and resources with multiple organizations, including Cradles to Crayons, Feed my Starving Children and Wings. He also supports several philanthropic efforts throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.