Board of Trustees

  Alexandra Guras
  President & Chairman, Golf Chair

Alexandra’s passion for aviation started with her grandfather and has only grown over the years. She graduated with a degree in Aviation Management from Rocky Mountain College and later earned a master’s from Copenhagen Business School. Early in her career, Alexandra gained valuable experience as an Operations Intern at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). She has since held several roles in the aviation industry, including Scheduler for the P66 Flight Department, Executive Assistant and Operations Manager for AirMethods, and now as the West Coast Sales Executive at Polaris Aero. She’s also has her PPL and Dispatcher certification. As someone who’s deeply committed to the aviation community in Colorado, Alexandra loves helping the industry grow here. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find her skiing, golfing, or hanging out with her dog, Summit.


Matt Fishback

Vice President, Education & Safety Committee Chair

With over 2 decades of experience, Matt began his flying in 1996 at Jefferson County Airport. Graduated from Metro State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Technology with a Corporate Emphasis. Matt's professional career began at Centennial Airport with International Jet Aviation for 9 years as a Lead Captain for Airlife Denver and Line Captain for charter. Recently he was a Lead Captain for Rural Partners in Medicine in Steamboat Springs for Mayo Aviation as well as a Captain at Precision Aircraft Management at Centennial. He currently is excited to be a Global 7500 Captain for a local private company based at Centennial. He has a true passion for aviation and sharing it with others, when not flying in the business aviation sector you can find him on the line teaching the future generation of aviators. He is enthusiastic about the future of General/Business Aviation in Colorado and looks forward to serving this community on the board.


Brad Elliott
Treasurer, Past Chairman

Brad (“B-RAD”) is the Account Executive for AssuredPartners where he helps aviation clients solve their insurance needs. His aviation career started 2001 as a Line Technician at Showalter Flying Service. Brad opened Desert Jet Center (FBO in TRM) from the ground up at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport as the General Manager. In 2018, he opened a $10 million-dollar FBO facility in Bentonville, Arkansas, and was the President & General Manager for Summit Aviation. In 2019 he led Air Methods Corporation as the Fuel Buying & Logistics Manager where he managed fuel purchasing for over 460 aircraft across 300 locations. He earned a Bachelor of Science - Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Central Florida. Brad has his private pilot license and aspires to continue his ratings. He volunteers as a Flying Ambassador to the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation where he promotes flying general aviation throughout the islands. Brad has served on the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Schedulers & Dispatchers Committee and was honored in 2018 as a member of the NBAA 40 Professionals Under 40 Years Old.


Noah Yarborough
Board Member, Legislative Committee Chair & YoPro Chair

Noah Yarborough is the Regional Vice President of North America for Signum Aviation International Trip Support in Denver, Colorado . He is dedicated to ensuring that Signum provides exceptional services, adhering to the highest operational and safety standards. Yarborough began his career in airport operations at Centennial Airport (KAPA) and later worked as a Geospatial Technician at Jeppesen, a Boeing Company, specializing in RNAV Approaches. Before joining Signum Aviation, he served as the Flight Operations Manager on the regulatory and operations team at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). Yarborough holds a bachelor's degree in aviation management and a master's degree in business administration from Louisiana Tech University, where he also earned his Private Pilot’s License. In addition to his professional roles, Yarborough is an active member of the NBAA Young Professional Council, contributing to the professional development subcommittee. He is passionate about mentoring aviation students and helping them achieve their full career potential. Recently, Yarborough joined the Alpha Eta Rho Board of Directors to inspire students and highlight the diverse opportunities within the aviation industry. "


Benjamin Nash
Board Member, Communications Co-Chair

Aviation has been a cornerstone of Benjamin’s life from an early age. With his father a pilot, he grew up surrounded by airplanes. Throughout his academic years, he gained hands-on experience working at his local FBO as a Line Service and Aircraft Fuel Technician. Benjamin is now an experienced business aviation sales professional currently applying his expertise as a Private Aviation Advisor for Jet Linx Aviation, a leading FAR Part 91 and 135 operator. In this role, he drives new business development for Jet Card memberships across the Western and Midwest U.S. markets. Benjamin works closely with C-suite executives, corporate clients, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals to deliver tailored private travel solutions. He is committed to simplifying the private aviation experience through a consultative and personalized approach.  Benjamin’s Bachelor’s degree provides a strong foundation in marketing, communications, and financial literacy. Outside of work, he is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys skiing, hiking, and camping. Passionate about aviation beyond his career, he is pursuing his private pilot’s certificate.



Jami Mohlenkamp
Board Member, Communications Committee Co-Chair & Events Committee Co-Chair

Jami has been involved in diverse architectural projects throughout his career, including public and private developments. Today, Jami's work emphasizes projects involving aviation design. OZ Architecture, where Jami is a partner, has completed various aviation projects, including work at DEN, FBO work, renovations, and corporate hangar projects. In his work, Jami consistently pushes for an elevated level of experiential design with strong technical execution guided by the firm's history of design excellence. Jami is an instrument-rated pilot who lives at the Erie Air Park with his wife Robin and silver lab Jolene.


Leslie Brown
Board Member, Events Committee Co-Chair

Leslie Brown is the FBO Manager at Colorado Air and Space Port (KCFO), where she was thrilled to rejoin the Colorado aviation community in 2022. Her aviation career began in 2001 at Centennial Airport, where she worked for several based businesses while pursuing flight training and a degree in Aviation Technology at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Leslie discovered her passion for airport management during her time as an Airport Operations Specialist Intern at Centennial Airport. She later contributed to the airport’s Planning and Development department as a Noise and Environmental Specialist. In 2008, she earned her commission in the U.S. Coast Guard and, after completing Naval Flight Training, became an MH-65 “Dolphin” helicopter pilot, flying primarily search and rescue missions. Now, with her feet firmly on the ground in Colorado (most of the time), Leslie is dedicated to promoting general aviation and supporting the state & aviation business community.



Mike Straka
Board Member, Airlift Chair

Mike has had a passion for aviation and aircraft from a young age, photographing air shows at his hometown airport Reading Regional Carl A. Spaatz Field (RDG), in Reading, PA. A graduate of Penn State and the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver, he held several academic research appointments in biochemistry. In 2005 Mike decided to follow his lifelong passion and became a private pilot. He went on to earn Advanced Ground Instructor and Instrument Ground Instructor certificates, and continues working on advanced ratings. Mike has taught ground school courses at flight schools and crosswind landing techniques in the Redbird Xwind trainer. In his day job he provides technical support, writing, and photography for Aviation Property Network, and his photography has appeared in several aviation publications. A CABA board member since 2011 and chairman in 2014-16, he served as Executive Director from 2019 to 2022. Mike is a strong supporter and advocate for the General and Business aviation industry. 


Chris Swathwood
Advisory Board

Chris grew up flying in Colorado with his father at  Jefferson County Airport which inspired him to start his own flight training in the early 2000’s while obtaining a degree in aviation technology from Metropolitan State University of Denver. Starting his career with Aircell (GOGO), Chris transitioned to an aircraft sales roll with both an aircraft brokerage and manufacture before starting Altivation Aviation, an aviation consulting and aircraft brokerage firm in 2018. Chris’s passion to promote and further aviation started in College as he served as Vice-President for Alpha Eta Rho, a professional aviation fraternity where he worked to help highlight the benefits of aviation within the state. Upon joining CABA in 2011, Chris has continued to focus on advancing aviation throughout the state as he spearheaded CABA’s important legislative actions, and continues to be a voice for aviation both on the state and national stage. 



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