ADF Leadership
The Airline Dispatchers Federation is led by experienced industry professionals who bring decades of operational expertise and a deep commitment to advancing dispatcher interests worldwide.
Board of Directors
John Martinez
Chairman of the Board
Chief Dispatcher at United Airlines with 25+ years of experience. Led implementation of advanced flight planning systems and serves on FAA’s Dispatcher Certification Advisory Committee.
Sarah Chen
Vice Chairman
Senior Manager of Flight Operations at Delta Air Lines. Expert in international operations and regulatory compliance. Active participant in ICAO dispatcher standards development.
Michael Thompson
Secretary
Director of Dispatch Operations at Southwest Airlines. Champion of dispatcher training programs and author of industry-standard operational procedures.
Jennifer Williams
Treasurer
Assistant Chief Dispatcher at American Airlines. CPA with expertise in aviation finance and resource management. Oversees ADF’s financial planning and member services.
Robert Anderson
Board Member
Manager of International Operations at FedEx. Specializes in cargo operations and hazardous materials transportation. Active in regulatory advocacy efforts.
Maria Rodriguez
Board Member
Chief Dispatcher at JetBlue Airways. Leader in implementing new technologies and remote dispatching capabilities. Mentor to next-generation dispatchers.
Executive Team
Catherine Baker
Executive Director
Former airline dispatcher with 20 years of operational experience. Leads ADF’s day-to-day operations, advocacy initiatives, and member services. Regular speaker at industry conferences and regulatory proceedings.
David Kim
Director of Government Affairs
Aviation policy expert with experience in both FAA and congressional affairs. Manages ADF’s legislative advocacy, regulatory engagement, and government relations programs.
Airline Delegates
Airlines where 50% or more of their dispatchers are ADF members have designated delegates who represent their dispatcher workforce in ADF governance:
- Alaska Airlines: Tom Peterson
- American Airlines: Lisa Johnson
- Delta Air Lines: Mark Stevens
- FedEx: Angela Davis
- Hawaiian Airlines: Kevin Tanaka
- JetBlue Airways: Sandra Miller
- Southwest Airlines: Chris Wilson
- United Airlines: Patricia Brown
- UPS: James Taylor
- Virgin America: Rachel Green
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