Jon Rimanelli – CEO Mr. Rimanelli is a Detroit native and graduate
from Albion College. He is the founder of Nextronix, Inc. located in Romulus,
MI. providing marketing services for design, engineering and manufacturing
firms serving the automotive, aerospace, medical, military, consumer and
telecommunications industries. In 2005, multi-band RF antennae systems
design, engineering and manufacturing was added to deliver new antenna
technology to the automotive market. He also Founder of RJR International,
Inc., a domestic and foreign based market development company. He is a
licensed Single Engine Land, Sea and Instrument rated pilot. He is active
with the AOPAs Project Pilot Mentoring program. When not working or encouraging
people to pursue aviation, you can find him doing laps around Belle Isle
and landing up and down the Detroit River in his Lake Amphibian. His passion
for Aviation and the City of Detroit inspired him to start Detroit Air
Racing, Inc. to bring aviation motor sports and related activities to
the City of Detroit. Henry Tokarz - Chief Operating Officer Christopher Polk – Marketing & Sponsorship Christopher S. Polk is the principal and owner
of Forte’ Management Group, Incorporated. Located in Detroit, MI.,
the marketing and fund-raising firm manages clients in outcome planning
and implementation of multimedia services, corporate identity strategies
as well as counsel on philanthropy. Chris also acts as a primary consultant
for The Remington Group of Beverly Hills, Michigan. Chris is the grandson
of Wardell A. Polk who was a member of the Tuskegee Airmen in WWII and
held prominent roles in the organization until his death. Chris is a member
of Detroit Economic Club, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Detroit
Institute of Arts - Founders Junior Council and the Detroit Athletic Club.
He is also a founder of the Legacy Associates Foundation (est. 1997) which
is a non profit organization serving youth by providing educational support
and funding for deserving students in the Detroit area Kristine Volk – Communications Director Kristine Volk, CPA, CMA is a Business Development
Manager for Accretive Solutions – an executive search and professional
services company. She is a graduate of Walsh College (Master of Science
in Taxation) and Michigan State University (BBA in Accounting). Kristine
is on the Board of Directors for the Michigan Association of Certified
Public Accountants (17,000 members) and is involved in several other professional
and aviation associations such is the German American Chamber of Commerce,
Women in Aviation and International Council of Air Shows. She volunteers
as the Distinguished Visitor Coordinator for a nuclear powered aircraft
carrier (USS Theodore Roosevelt - CVN-71) and served as the 2005 Air Show
Director for the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, MI (her hometown).
She worked on other aviation/racing events in Michigan including the Chrysler
Jeep Superstores APBA Gold Cup, Thunder over Michigan at the Willow Run
Airport and the Selfridge Air National Guard Base Air Show. She is on
the Board of Directors for the Detroit Navy League and Naval Sea Cadet
Ship Grayfox plus serves on the Detroit Navy Recruiting District Advisory
Committee and Navy Week Steering Committee. Her spare time is primarily
spent flying in a Cirrus SR22 or photographing aviation related activities
for publication. Christos Moisides – Government Relations & Special Projects Christos Moisides is a director, producer and cinematographer
sharing his time between both Detroit and Los Angeles. His film career
began in Detroit, Michigan in 1992 serving as a motion picture camera
assistant on numerous national and regional commercials. Graduating with
a film degree in 1996 from Emerson College in Boston, Christos continued
his film career in Los Angeles. While working on such Studio feature films
as, MINORITY REPORT, XXX, ALONG CAME POLLY and numerous IMAX films, he
was elevated in the Independent world of camera operator and director
of photography. In 1998, Christos established Colony Films with Christos
producing and photographing the feature film, SECOND COMING. Continuing
his photographic success, he has accumulated an impressive list of productions
behind the camera and producing music videos, concert films, documentaries,
short films and commercials. Christos has shot National and International
Commercial Campaigns for companies such as General Motors, Mercedes, Aldo
Shoes and Dunlop Golf as well as music videos for national hip-hop and
rock artists. As producer and executive producer on numerous projects,
Christos has been responsible for the fund-raising and distribution of
millions of dollars while balancing the responsibilities of art and commerce
with unions, city officials and marquee talent. Johann Finkelmeier – Advisory Board Member Mr. Finkelmeier is vice president and general manager
of Goodyear’s original equipment tires in the company’s North
American Tire unit. Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire
companies. He has more than 20 years of experience in the automotive industry,
to include Akebono North America executive vice president, global strategy
& business development and president of ThyssenKrupp Steel North America,
in Detroit. He holds an MBA from the University of Essen in Germany. Mr.
Finkelmeier is a passionate aviator holding multiple ratings to includes
Single Engine Land, Sea, Instrument, Certified Flight Instructor Glider.
When he’s not putting rubber on the road, you can often find him
pulling 4-5 Gs in his Yakovlev 52 N52CG. John Marschner Rickel – Legal & Financial Advisor Mr. Rickel is a licensed attorney and Managing
Director of Rickel & Baun PC law firm. Holds a bachelors of Arts and
Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan. He is a past President of
Investment Analyst Society and Worldwide Chairman of the Presidents of
CFA Institute with 167,000 CFA Charter holders. He is on the Board of
Directors for a number of Michigan Corporations and life member of the
Economic Club of Detroit. He has served and maintains executive positions
with various charitable and community organizations, to include the Board
member of the GP War Memorial and Chairman of the Detroit Presidents’
Organization (the Detroit YPO alumni organization). He is also a licensed
instrument pilot and yachtsman in the Detroit River Yachting Association. William C. Rands III – Advisory Board Member Mr. Rands is a lifelong resident of Grosse Pointe,
and a graduate of Yale University. He is Chairman of the Detroit River
Regatta Association which hosts the APBA Gold Cup and managing partner
of Sagres Partners, L.P., a private investor partnership. Mr. Rands serves
on the boards of Henry Ford Health Care System, Children’s Home
of Detroit, Planned Parenthood and Republic Bank. He is also the chair
of Michigan Historical Center Foundation. Mr. Rands has created an endowment
fund for breast cancer research through the Nathanson Rands Foundation.
Mr. Rands is also an active private Pilot. |