Our Executive Team

                   A purpose is only fulfilled when its pursuit is met with passion

The members that make up the Mooney Summit Board are that passion behind the purpose of bettering the breed.  Our desire to further general aviation through knowledge, training, and outreach is what drives us.

 
 
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Mike Elliott - Director Emeritus- CEO

Mike co-founded the Mooney Summit, Inc. and serves as it's CEO. His passion for flying began at age 15 when his father became a pilot. He is a retired engineer, CEO of Mooney Pros, Inc., CEO of Internet Connection, Inc., an AOPA Support network volunteer, a Master CFI, a LEED AP, and a FAASteam Lead representative. Nationally recognized as one of the best and most sought after Mooney specific CFI's active today, Mike is now dedicated to helping Mooney pilots become the best stewards of Mooney aircraft and pilots they can possibly be. 

'teamwork makes the dream work"

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Dr. Ron Dubin - President

Ron Dubin is As an orthopedic Surgeon and an instrument rated pilot with over 3000 hours in Mooney's. As Mooney Summits' co-founder Ron is instrumental in providing facilities in the relaxing venue of Panama City Beach, Fl.  for our use, including a number of his personal Condominiums and beach houses. Ron enjoys running and has competed in 33 full marathons, including the Boston Marathon. He is frequently asked why he owns 3 Mooney's and the real answer is based on a law which mandates we cannot have three wives, but we can have three mistresses.

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Ken Yale - ChiEf Financial Officer

  • Resident of Indianapolis

  • Serial investor

  • Owner of flight school aircraft

DAN BASS - EVENT DIRECTOR

ALEX GERTSEN - EVENT DIRECTOR/INDUSTRY RELATIONS

Alex Gertsen is an aviation leader with over 25 years’ experience in the industry. He is an active instrument-rated commercial pilot and M20K owner, passionate to give back to the Mooney community through the work of this amazing organization. Alex currently serves as the Director of Airports and Ground Infrastructure at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) where he focuses on airport access and advocacy, Advanced Air Mobility and plays a prominent role in runway and surface safety as the Co-Chair of the FAA Surface Safety Group. Alex frequently relies on his 231 for business air transportation and is also a contract pilot for a local charter operator where he conducts organ transport flights.