Baldwin Safety & Compliance Announces New Leadership Team

Baldwin Safety & Compliance has announced the appointment of a new leadership team following the retirement of founders Don and Nancy Baldwin at the end of May 2024.

Jason Starke

Dr. Jason Starke, who brings with him a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to advancing safety in the industry, will be filling the role of Vice President of Operations. Joining him is Lynn Moore, the newly appointed Vice President of Business Development. Dr. Starke noted, “Our founder’s legacy of innovation and commitment to safety has shaped our company and industry profoundly. We will strive to honor their legacy by continuing to innovate, educate, and advocate for excellence in safety management, ensuring a lasting impact for years to come.”

Lynn Moore

Portside, a leading innovator in technology and software solutions for business and government aviation, acquired Baldwin last October. Alek Vernitsky, CEO of Portside, stated, “Both Jason and Lynn have demonstrated great leadership and dedication to the Baldwin company, and we are excited to see them thrive in their new positions.  Their promotions are a testament to our commitment to continuity and growth. In addition, I want to express our deep gratitude to Don and Nancy for their vision for the company more than 20 years ago and the decades of hard work to build Baldwin Safety & Compliance into the industry leader it is today.  We wish them all the best in their retirement.”

Kim Stevens

Kim Stevens is the publisher of State Aviation Journal, which he founded in 2009. A longtime commercial-rated pilot, he was introduced to state aviation in 1992 as Director of the Nebraska Department of Aeronautics, later serving as Deputy Division Director for the Arizona Department of Transportation's Aeronautics Division. From 2013 to 2018, he was Director of Communications and Operations for the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) in Washington, D.C. Relocating to North Carolina, Kim worked for the Raleigh-Durham International Airport for two years and now concentrates solely on the Journal. Prior to his aviation career, Kim spent a decade in the newspaper and magazine business.