NATA’s Chambers Promoted to Senior Vice President of Communications and Association Affairs
/The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is pleased to announce that Shannon Chambers has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Communications and Association Affairs. Chambers will spearhead NATA’s strategic and creative flow of communications and initiatives, while further developing and strengthening the Association’s brand, programs, and relationships.
“Shannon is an outstanding performer who delivers significant value to the organization, its membership, and the overall business aviation community. She consistently pursues solutions that enhance association strategy and services with a focus on member needs,” stated NATA COO Keith DeBerry.
Chambers has served NATA members for the past 17 years in varying roles spanning marketing, membership, communications, public relations, and events. While at NATA, Chambers has worked to establish www.nata.aero as a primary resource for business aviation news, services, and training. She has also been responsible for launching the Association’s social media presence, modernizing the Aviation Business Journal, and promoting industry-standard programs such as the Safety 1st Training Center and its predecessor, the NATA Safety 1st Professional Line Service Training (PLST Online).
Recently, Chambers has spearheaded initiatives to tailor solutions for Association members via NATA Partner+, enhance industry engagement through workforce recruitment efforts, improve industry perception through awareness campaigns, and elevate NATA’s brand and digital presence. She has also worked closely with the team to develop and support industry information sharing and education through engaging events.
“Shannon’s commitment to fostering the NATA team, the Association, its members, and the industry is truly inspiring. It’s been a joy to observe her ongoing professional development and accomplishments, as well as her ability to use her knowledge and experience to uplift those around her,” stated NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna.
"People really make the difference. At NATA and throughout the aviation industry, I've been fortunate to work alongside and on behalf of creative, generous, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who deeply inspire me. The strength of an association comes from its community, and NATA's success is backed by an incredible team that I am honored to be part of. I am excited to continue driving NATA’s mission of empowering aviation business safety and success as Senior Vice President," said Chambers.
Prior to NATA, Shannon served as Director of Membership and Marketing for the National Aeronautic Association (NAA), where she was responsible for the direction of membership efforts, redesign of NAA's Web site, and served as Editor of AERO Magazine.
Chambers began her extensive career in association management with the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, where she was responsible for coordinating exhibits and exhibitor services at the world's largest amusement industry trade show with over 1,200 exhibitors and 30,000 attendees.
Shannon is a member of Women in Aviation International and is on the Editorial Board for the Aviation Aerospace Women of Excellence. She holds a master's degree in business from Strayer University and a bachelor's degree in English from George Mason University. Chambers recently received a Women in Leadership Certificate from Cornell University and completed the Executive Education Partnership Program from the Spears School of Business at the Oklahoma State University.