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.
Annual presentation and recognition of the Educational Foundation's 2024-2025 Grant Recipients.
In June 2024, Michael Ortiz was selected to be the recipient of the Mal Beckham Jr. Memorial Grant from the WNCPA Educational Foundation. Presenting the award are (L-R): Andy Guenette, Grant Program Coordinator, Michael Ortiz receiving the grant certificate, Matthew Burril, former chairman of the Asheville Airport Authority, and also representing David Beckham, son of the late Mal Beckham Jr. and Bob Herlin, WNCPAEF Board member.
Danielle Rector, Program A
Ashley Elder, Program A
Jake DeBiase, Program A
Bettina Worley, Program A
Garrett Hannah, Program B
Lucy Taylor, Program A
Madison Donnenwirth, Program A
David Madison Hardaway Jr., Program A
Wade Sharp, Program A
David Watkins, Program B