Paul Poberezny

Hightower Ejects from EAA, Pelton Takes Controls
October 23, 2012 - 3:35pm

Retired Cessna Aircraft chairman, president and CEO Jack Pelton was elected chairman of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) yesterday after the association’s board of directors accepted the resignation of president and CEO Rod Hightower. In his role as EAA chairman, Pelton will guide the organization through the leadership transition.

Hightower joined EAA in 2010. According to EAA, he is leaving to spend more time with his family in St. Louis, since they didn’t make the move to Oshkosh as originally planned.
EAA, AirVenture, Oshkosh, Tom Poberezny
August 23, 2011 - 6:10am

During a last-minute press conference held Tuesday under a bright blue sunny Oshkosh sky, Tom Poberezny announced that he has decided to retire from his job as chairman of the Experimental Aircraft Association and chairman of the annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh show. Poberezny, who has worked for EAA for the past 49 years, recently turned 65 and wants to have time to do things that his busy job never afforded.
Oshkosh 2011: Tom Poberezny Surprises Oshkosh Crowd with Retirement Announcement
July 27, 2011 - 12:19pm

During a last-minute press conference held Tuesday under a bright blue sunny Oshkosh, Wis. sky, Tom Poberezny announced that he has decided to retire from his job as chairman of the Experimental Aircraft Association and chairman of the annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh show. Poberezny, who has worked for EAA for the past 49 years, turns 65 this week and wants to have time to do things that his busy job never afforded.
Six Entering EAA Hall of Fame
October 13, 2009 - 12:16pm

The Experimental Aircraft Association (Booth No.