NBAA Names Hubbard as Interim COO, Williams as SVP, Operations

Contact: Dan Hubbard, 202-431-5970, [email protected]

Washington, DC, Sept. 18, 2026 - Today, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Board of Directors named Dan Hubbard as interim chief operating officer, and designated Hubbard as the association's day-to-day lead while President and CEO Ed Bolen takes a leave of absence for cancer treatment.

Hubbard has been with NBAA for 22 years, and has served as its senior vice president for communications since 2008.

"We are wishing Ed a full recovery as he takes the time he needs to focus on his health," said John Witzig, chair of NBAA's Board of Directors. "Dan has a strong strategic view of NBAA's mission and all its initiatives. As NBAA's interim COO, he will oversee day-to-day operations during Ed's absence, including at NBAA-BACE, with support from a leadership team with decades of experience, and a proven track record of serving the business aviation community with excellence."

In addition to driving communications and shaping NBAA's brand, Hubbard has been deeply involved with NBAA's external affairs, partnerships and advocacy initiatives in the U.S. and globally, including NBAA conventions on four continents.

"NBAA is well-positioned to continue operating seamlessly and serving members strategically and effectively, and I am honored to step in and lead our dedicated team," Hubbard said. "I have every confidence in our ability to execute an outstanding NBAA-BACE next month, while continuing to advance the industry's policy agenda and supporting the operational and other needs of our members."

NBAA also announced that Heidi Williams will be elevated to senior vice president, operations, filling a role left by the retirement of Douglas Carr this past July.

Williams will lead the Operations team. She currently oversees the association's policies and coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other government and industry stakeholders as vice president, air traffic services and infrastructure.

Williams also leads the association's emerging technologies initiatives and airspace and air traffic modernization efforts.

NBAA is excited to welcome the global industry to the association's Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), the world's most powerful business aviation event. The show will take place Oct. 20-22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Henderson Executive Airport (HND), bringing together state-of-the-art aircraft and the leaders pushing the boundaries of what's possible in aviation.

###

Founded in 1947 and based in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful. The association represents 10,000 company and professional members and provides more than 100 products and services to the business aviation community, including the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), the world's largest civil aviation trade show. Learn more about NBAA at nbaa.org.

Members of the media may receive NBAA Press Releases immediately via email. To subscribe to the NBAA Press Release email list, submit the online form.