The College of Business (COB) Industry Advisory Board is composed of a distinctive team of current and former business professionals from different sectors of the aviation, aerospace and logistics industries. Its mission is to guide, innovate and support initiatives that enhance education, research and industry partnerships.
The Industry Advisory Board plays a major role in guiding the COB toward greater alignment with industry trends, workforce needs and technological advancements in aviation and aerospace. By offering strategic insights into emerging technologies and industry best practices, the board ensures that the COB’s academic programs remain forward-thinking and responsive to future demands. Members provide recommendations on refining strategic goals related to industry partnerships and innovation, ensuring that curricula stay relevant by addressing knowledge gaps and integrating experiential learning opportunities. Through these efforts, the Industry Advisory Board strengthens the COB’s role as a key player in driving industry-relevant education, research and collaboration.
Board Members
Maj. Gen. Chuck Corcoran, Ret.
USAF, Scientific Systems Company Inc.
H55 U.S.
Klemen Ferjan
Head of Business Transformation and PMO
21Air
Pedro de la Fuente
Senior Manager, External Affairs and Sustainability, The Americas
International Air Transport Association
Dr. Ramy A. Rahimi
Partnerships Lead, Strategic Partnerships Office
NASA Langley Research Center
Santiago Saltos
Regional Safety Director, Latin America and Caribbean
Airbus
Phil Stenstrom
Director, PDX Innovation and Customer Experience
Port of Portland
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