NATA announced the unanimous appointment of Natasha “Tash” Eckard Hammond, Director of Government and External Affairs at NetJets, to its Board of Directors. A former Policy Advisor to Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives John Boehner and transportation policy consultant at Squire Patton Boggs, Hammond brings extensive legislative and regulatory expertise to the NATA Board. “Her policy knowledge and leadership will greatly benefit our advocacy on behalf of aviation businesses,” said NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna. Hammond’s appointment reflects NATA’s continued commitment to strengthening its voice on national policy issues and representing the diversity of business sectors across the aviation community.