NATCA - National Air Traffic Controllers Association
05/06/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/06/2026 12:36
Honoring NATCA’s 2026 Regional Legislative Award Winners
May 6, 2026
NATCA honored 12 members for their dedication to the Union's grassroots legislative efforts. These activists were selected by their Regional Vice President and recognized for their work educating members of Congress and advancing the safety of the National Airspace System.
Alaskan Region: Cassidy Roensch (Flight Service Station FAI, FS2)
Central Region: Bryan Schwappach (Kansas City International ATCT, MCI)
Eastern Region: Giuseppe "Joe" DePinto (Newark Liberty ATCT, EWR) and Taylor Warren (Potomac TRACON, PCT)
Great Lakes Region: Chris Gorman (Minneapolis Center, ZMP) and Michelle Toth (Cleveland Center, ZOB)
New England Region: Matt Morgan (Boston ATCT, BOS)
Northwest Mountain Region: Tyler Ellis (Salt Lake City Center, ZLC)
Region X: Don Schmeichel (Engineer Northwest Mountain, ENM)
Southern Region: Areil Smith (Knoxville ATCT, TYS)
Southwest Region: Cory Hajicek (Fort Worth Center, ZFW)
Western Pacific Region: Robert Reddeg (Southern California TRACON, SCT)
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