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.
Corporate Donations
The partnership of our Educational Foundation and the generosity of our donors are what makes it possible for us to provide assistance to our communities in Western North Carolina to students in pursuit of their aviation dreams.
Asheville Regional Airport Authority: Tina Kinsey, Asheville Regional Airport Director of Marketing and Air Services presented a check for $9,250 the to the WNCPA Educational Foundation from the proceeds of the Airport 5K run held at the airport in August 2024. The presentation was made on February 18, 2025 held at the WNCPA general meeting.
Pictured L-R are: Elizabeth Henry-Board member-WNCPAEF, Nancy Marstall - Board member-WNCPAEF, Andy Guenette-Treasurer-WNCPAEF, Tina Kinsey-presenting the check from the AVL Regional Airport Authority, and Arnie Andresen-VP-WNCPAEF Board member.
Signature Flight Services: On March 14, 2024, Matt Thocker, General Manager of Signature Aviation in Asheville, presented a check for $5,000 to the WNCPA Education Foundation. This generous donation will allow the Educational Foundation to fund additional aviation training grants this year.
Front row: (L-R): Elizabeth Henry (Board member), Nancy Marstall (Board member), Andy Guenette (WNCPAEF Treasurer), Lucien 'Skip' Capone (President-WNCPAEF) receiving check, Matt Thocker - General Manager - Signature Aviation (Asheville) - presenting the check, Dave Bolser (Board Member and President of WNCPA), Bob Herlin (Board Member), Arnold Andresen (Board member).
