Our Crew -

The AIR-ONE Emergency Response Coalition is a professional organization, staffed by over 70 dedicated volunteers.

With a primary focus on safety, we maintain a corporate and operational structure which coincides with our Safety Management System and written Safety Program.

All AIR-ONE personnel are trained and well versed in the chain-of-command structure and management philosophies.

We are proud of our team and their many accomplishments!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The AIR-ONE Emergency Response Coalition is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of the following dedicated members who volunteer their time and expertise to the organization:

President: Joel Brumlik, Chief of Police, Winthrop Harbor (IL) Police Dept.

1st V.P.: Jan Noble, Chief of Police, Belvidere (IL) Police Dept.

2nd V.P.: John Nordigian, CEO, Norstan, Inc., Kenosha, WI

Secretary: Michael Bitton, Director of Police Admin., Winthrop Harbor (IL) Police Dept.

Treasurer: Donald L. Shriver, Law Offices of Shriver, O'Neill & Thompson, Rockford, IL

Director: Greg Beitel, Sheriff (ret.), Ogle County, IL

Director: David Beth, Sheriff, Kenosha County, WI

Director: Ed Burke, Alderman, City of Chicago, IL

Director: Cassie Carver, Director of Marketing, Lake Forest Sportscars

Director: Robert Clifford, Senior Partner, Clifford Law Offices, Chicago, IL

Director: Mark Curran, Jr., Sheriff, Lake County, IL

Director: Dr. Paul Galluzzo, DPM, Rockford, IL

Director: Mark Kirschhoffer, Fire Chief, Newport Fire District, Wadsworth, IL

Director: Richard Klarchek, CEO, Clear Sky Aviation, Kenosha, WI

Director: Randal Olson, Chief Pilot, Winnebago County, IL

Director: Rick Mancuso, President, Lake Forest Sportscars

Director: Todd Murray, Chief of Police, Byron (IL) Police Dept.

Director: David Snyders, Sheriff, Stephenson County, IL

 

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Operationally, our operations management team is one of the finest groups of seasoned professionals available, each highly experienced in their respective areas of responsibilities:

Director of Operations: Michael Bitton

Executive Director: Clark Pollard

Commander: Daniel Bitton

Commander-Special Ops: Augie Fabela

Chief Pilot: Randal Olson

Assistant to the Chief Pilot: Robert Humphries

Safety Officer: John Nordigian

Pilot Training Officer: Roger Wozniak

Director of Maintenance: Bill Coolbaugh

Community Relations Director: Michael Sheedy

Radio Communications Manager: John Shagath

Chief Air Rescue Specialist: Randy Justus

Senior Pilot-in-Command: David Kennedy

Senior Tactical Flight Officer: Jim Norton

Senior Tactical Flight Officer: Dan O'Shea

Senior Tactical Flight Officer: John Prochniak

Senior Tactical Flight Officer: Al Riestra

Senior Ground Support Officer: Dr. Paul Galluzzo

 

AIR-ONE's Pilots, Tactical Flight Officers (TFO), Ground Support Officers (GSO) and Air Rescue Specialists (ARS) are the backbone of our organization. They include sworn peace officers, fire/rescue and emergency management personnel from numerous first-responder agencies. Serving as volunteers, each Pilot, TFO, GSO and ARS member devotes hundreds of hours to training and missions, a true testament to their dedication to public service.

Interested in volunteering?

AIR-ONE periodically accepts applications from those who would like to be considered for Pilot, Tactical Flight Officer (TFO) or Ground Support Officer (GSO) positions. These positions are on a volunteer basis, and require a significant time commitment for training, currency and mission call-outs. However, the training that is provided at no-charge, from top-notch instructors using state-of-the-art equipment, will stay with you throughout your career! If you'd like to learn more about volunteer opportunities, please email Director of Operations Mike Bitton and include your area of interest. A letter from your agency head stating that you are in good standing with your agency and that the agency will allow you to participate as a volunteer will be required during the application process.

Please note that AIR-ONE pilot qualifications include a minimum of 1,500 hours as PIC in rotorcraft and 250 hours as PIC in turbine powered rotorcraft, as well as certain currency requirements, a Commercial rotorcraft certificate with Instrument-rotorcraft rating, and a current FAA Class-I or Class-II medical certificate.