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.
Marla Larson
Marla is a lifelong aviation enthusiast who enjoys flying with her husband Greg. In fact, her first flight in a single engine aircraft was on their date! Professionally, Marla is a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, certified Health Coach and registered Yoga Instructor, working in her field for over 30 years. Over the course of her career, Marla has worked for some of the top teaching hospitals in the country and before semi-retiring, she served as the manager of the local Cardiopulmonary Rehab program. Currently, Marla has returned to the workforce, helping the Local Health Department combat the pandemic as a COVID Case Investigator.
Marla holds a Master of Science Degree from California University of Pennsylvania in Health Sciences and Rehabilitation and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Sciences and Clinical Studies from Eastern Michigan University. She has been a professional member with the American College of Sports Medicine for 11 years.
Marla volunteers as a member of the Patient Family Advisory Committee at HCA Mission Hospital and has served on the Western North Carolina Pilots Association Education Foundation since September 2019.
Marla enjoys travelling with her family, hiking, anything involving exercise and hanging out with their four dogs.
She is proud to have served her country and is a United States Navy Veteran.