Jeffery Bass, President and CEO –
Jeff joined the museum in 2007 with over 20 years of science museum experience in exhibit and program design, planetarium show production, museum operations management and direction of a dome IMAX theater. Previous employers include Cranbrook Institute of Science in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and Milwaukee Public Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Knowledgeable in physics and astronomy, Jeff is also a private pilot.

Willie Turner, VP of Operations –
Mr. Turner joined the Hiller Aviation Institute & Museum in October 1995. He manages the overall marketing department and creates the promotional events supporting the organizations overall mission. He has successfully developed, the Museum’s premier events including Vertical Challenge, Noon Years and the lecture series.

Lauren Weston – VP Development –
Ms. Weston is a professional with a breadth of experience in leadership development, program design, financial management, fundraising, board development, marketing and communications. She has performed in a variety of development roles with notable Bay Area non-profit institutions as well as project management for Sacramento area political campaigns.

Melanie Kimbel – Development Director –
A development professional in the Bay Area with nearly 20 years working with numerous non-profits, Ms. Kimbel brings a wealth of operational fundraising experience to the museum. She also serves on the Board of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Silicon Valley Chapter.

Jon Welte – Education Programs Manager –
The Hiller Aviation Museum welcomed Jon Welte aboard in June 2007. Jon is responsible for the development and implementation of Aviation Camp, school field trip programs, and other Museum-related experiences for children. Jon was captivated by aviation and science at a young age. He logged his first hour of dual instruction at age thirteen and received his first telescope that same year. Jon ultimately secured his bachelor’s degree in Astronomy from UC Berkeley and holds a Private Pilot Certificate.

Lanie Agulay – Private Events Manager –
Ms. Agulay joined the Hiller Aviation Institute & Museum in 2004. She plans and manages all aspects of daytime and evening private events from large scale to small meetings and functions. She also coordinates vendors, onsite resource and event logistics for private events held at the Museum.

Duncan Chadwick – Director of Merchandising and Retail Operations –
Mr. Chadwick joined the Hiller Aviation Institute & Museum in 1998. He has many years of retail experience both in the UK and the United States. He created the Hiller Aviation’s retail store and he is responsible for the management of all retail merchandising and retail staff.

Katherine Garcia – Development Associate: Membership Manager –
Ms. Garcia manages the museum's Membership program, building on a professional background including seven years with KQED. She received a B.S. Degree from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from San Francisco State University.

Katie McGee – Registrar –
Katie McGee is the museum's Registrar and serves as a lead Instructor in the museum's Education Department. She earned her B.A. in History at the University of Oregon in 2005 and a M.A. in Museum Studies from San Francisco State University in 2009.