Air Charter Safety Foundation Welcomes Kelly Sawyer as Executive Operations Coordinator

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) has announced the appointment of Kelly Sawyer as Executive Operations Coordinator.

Sawyer brings more than 17 years of executive operations and administrative leadership experience, supporting senior executives across nonprofit, aviation, legal, and healthcare organizations. Throughout her career, she has built a reputation for managing complex initiatives, strengthening organizational operations, and fostering productive relationships with boards, leadership teams, and key stakeholders.

In her new role, Sawyer supports ACSF leadership with day-to-day operations, organizational coordination, and key initiatives that advance the Foundation’s mission to promote the highest standards of safety in business aviation.

“Kelly’s experience, professionalism, and collaborative approach make her an outstanding addition to the ACSF team,” said Debi Carpenter, President of the Air Charter Safety Foundation. “As ACSF continues to expand the resources and programs we provide to our members and the industry, Kelly’s operational expertise and dedication to excellence will help strengthen our organization and support our mission of advancing aviation safety.”

Sawyer is an accomplished Executive Operations Coordinator and Senior Executive Assistant with extensive experience supporting C-suite executives, boards of directors, and advisory groups. She is known for her solutions-focused mindset, exceptional organizational skills, and commitment to mission-driven organizations.

“I’m excited to join the Air Charter Safety Foundation and contribute to an organization that plays such an important role in advancing safety throughout the business aviation community,” said Kelly Sawyer. “I look forward to supporting the Foundation’s leadership, members, and initiatives as ACSF continues to grow its impact across the industry.”

The addition of Sawyer reflects ACSF’s continued commitment to strengthening its team and enhancing the programs, services, and operational support it provides to members dedicated to improving aviation safety.

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.