AAAA Board of Directors / Volunteer Team

Promoting Hot-Air Ballooning Through Education & Community

Board of Directors & Committees

The Albuquerque Aerostat Ascension Association (AAAA) is powered by seven dynamic board committees, including the Board of Directors, and a network of subcommittees that drive the organization’s key functions. These committees ensure that every aspect of AAAA’s operations, from event planning and member engagement to safety protocols and community outreach, runs smoothly and effectively.

The Board of Directors serves as the organization’s leadership and decision-making body. It sets AAAA’s strategic direction, oversees financial health, and ensures the club’s mission to promote hot-air ballooning through education and community is achieved. Working closely with the sub-committees, the board helps coordinate events, educational programs, and fundraising initiatives, maintaining AAAA’s reputation as the world’s largest community of hot-air ballooning enthusiasts.

Each Board position is a 2-year term, and we are always looking for volunteers to serve. If you’re interested in getting more involved, please email President@HotAirBallooning.org.

President

Will Wadsworth

William Wadsworth

Term Ends: April 2026

Vice President

Ralph Keyser

Ralph Keyser

Term Ends: April 2025

Treasurer

Tana Satterfield

Tana Satterfield

Term Ends: April 2026

Secretary

Orele Fisher

Orele Fisher

Term Ends: April 2025

Crew Development

This could be you! Join us!

(Vacant Position)

Interested? Send an email to: President@HotAirBallooning.org

Community Relations

Chuck Studebaker

Chuck Studebaker

Term Ends: April 2025

Education

Ursula Richards

Ursula Richards

Term Ends: April 2026

Special Events

Kristelle Siarza Moon

Kristelle Siarza Moon

Term Ends: April 2025

Flying Events

Ian Whitling

Ian Whitling

Term Ends: April 2026

Ways & Means

Cynthia Lay

Cynthia Lay

Term Ends: April 2025