WNCPA Educational Foundation
WNCPA Educational Foundation
Nancy Marstal
Nancy is a native of Atlanta, GA and has lived in Asheville since 1992. Prior to Asheville, she resided in Boston for 12 years, working for an international executive suite organization, Headquarters Companies, and was instrumental in the opening of their six locations in the Boston area and Providence, RI.
During that time, she trained for and received her Private Pilot certificate. She was an active member of the Eastern New England Chapter of the Ninety-Nines (International Organization of Women Pilots) and was deeply involved in their volunteer projects that funded their annual aviation scholarship programs. In Asheville, she continues to be an active pilot and aircraft owner.
Nancy has been on the WNCPA Educational Foundation board since 2016 serving on various committees including the Selection Committee of its annual Aviation Grant Program.
Her community volunteer involvements also include WNC Pilots Association, WNC Air Museum and local Chapter 1016 of the Experimental Aircraft Association.
Nancy also enjoys gardening, hiking, and most any outdoor activity.
Nancy Marstal
Nancy is a native of Atlanta, GA and has lived in Asheville since 1992. Prior to Asheville, she resided in Boston for 12 years, working for an international executive suite organization, Headquarters Companies, and was instrumental in the opening of their six locations in the Boston area and Providence, RI.
During that time, she trained for and received her Private Pilot certificate. She was an active member of the Eastern New England Chapter of the Ninety-Nines (International Organization of Women Pilots) and was deeply involved in their volunteer projects that funded their annual aviation scholarship programs. In Asheville, she continues to be an active pilot and aircraft owner.
Nancy has been on the WNCPA Educational Foundation board since 2016 serving on various committees including the Selection Committee of its annual Aviation Grant Program.
Her community volunteer involvements also include WNC Pilots Association, WNC Air Museum and local Chapter 1016 of the Experimental Aircraft Association.
Nancy also enjoys gardening, hiking, and most any outdoor activity.
About the WNCPA Educational Foundation
The Educational Foundation provides supplementary funding, support, and mentoring for pilots in training who demonstrate the potential and desire to make aviation a long-lasting part of their lives.
Our Mission is:
Building a diverse community of pilots to secure the future of aviation in Western North Carolina
Our Vision for the future is to:
Make aviation training affordable for all Western North Carolinians
History: In 2012, the WNCPA Educational Foundation (WNCPAEF) was incorporated as a tax-exempt corporation in the State of North Carolina.
In May of 2013, the WNCPAEF was granted tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status as a charitable organization. The Educational Foundation Board subsequently developed By-laws, Policies and Procedures and has elected follow-on Directors. All Board members, Officers and Directors are volunteers and are not compensated for their services, keeping expenses to a minimum.
During its first eleven years (2013-2023), the WNCPAEF has awarded grants ranging from $500 to $3,000 to 84 individuals for a total of over $135,000 assisting grantees in pursuing their aviation goals.
Donations: The Foundation’s Board is dedicated to providing the highest level of stewardship of donated funds. To learn how to contribute, click (here).
Grant Application Process. For grant award requirements and information on how to apply for a grant, click (here).
Board of Directors
Board Officers
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Skip Capone
President
University Counsel, University of North Carolina Asheville (Retired)
Chair, Executive Committee
Andy Guenette
Treasurer
Andy joined the Educational Foundation Board in 2015 and has served as Treasurer since. He learned to fly in Canada and has been a private pilot since 1973, commercial license in 1976 and a float endorsement was acquired in 2009. Andy has been a resident of the Asheville area since 2002 and is now retired from a career in computer sales. His hobbies include doing DIY projects at home.
Arnie Andresen
Vice President
Arnie "Speedway" Andresen has been on the Educational Foundation Board since 2012 and is a past President. He was an Adjunct Professor of Aviation at AB Tech Community College and holds an ATP, CFI, CFII, MEI and AGI and got his Private Pilot License in 1969.
Bob Herlin
Secretary
Bob moved to Asheville in 2014 after spending 39 years in Houston. After earning degrees in engineering and business, his career spanned multiple industries, most recently starting up a public energy company for which he still serves as Board Chairman. Bob earned his private pilot license in 1983 and his instrument rating in 1986 with work and family demands putting a hold on flying from 1989 to 2015.
Board Members
Nancy Marstall
Nancy is a native of Atlanta, GA and has lived in Asheville since 1992. Prior to Asheville, she resided in Boston for 12 years, working for an international executive suite organization, Headquarters Companies, and was instrumental in the opening of their six locations in the Boston area and Providence, RI.
Elizabeth Henry
As a member of the WNCPA Educational Foundation board, I feel privileged to help aviation enthusiast fulfill their dreams.
Dave Bolser
Dave is a native of Bethel CT and has lived in Hendersonville NC for 12 years. Prior to his retirement after 30 years as a Chemical Engineer with CBS/Sony Music Entertainment he lived in several states before moving to NC in 2010.
History of the Educational Foundation
In 2012, the Western North Carolina Pilots Association Educational Foundation (WNCPAEF) was incorporated as a tax-exempt corporation in the State of North Carolina.
In May of 2013, the WNCPAEF was granted tax-exempt 501 (C)3 status as a charitable organization. The Educational Foundation board subsequently developed By-Laws, Policies and Procedures and has elected follow-on Directors.
All board members, officers and directors are volunteers and are not compensated for their services, keeping expenses to a minimum.
During the first ten years (2013-2022) the WNCPA has awarded grants ranging from $500 to $3000 to more than 74 individuals totaling more than $115,000 assisting these grantees in pursuing their aviation goals.
The WNCPAEF follows the guiding principles of "Code of Ethical Standards" that have been developed by the Council of Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). The WNCPAEF also manages all donations under the guiding principles of "The Donor Bill Of Rights".
