Our Board and honorary members
At the 2023 fundraising gala, Ed Trippe, son of legendary Pan Am founder and longtime Chairman Juan T. Trippe (1899-1981), was named honorary chairman of the Pan Am Museum. He is also the current chairman of the Pan Am Historical Foundation.

Ed Trippe
Honorary Chairman
Museum Directors
Directors

Linda (Little) Freire
Museum Chair
Years With Pan Am: 1980 – 1991, Flight Attendant, Flight Supervisor, JFK Manager Personnel, JFK Assistant Base Manager
“The Pan Am Museum is the path to bring Pan American World Airways, our family, our legacy, and our history to life. You call it the world, we call it a new home.”
Linda (Little) Freire
Museum Chair

David Hinson
Museum Vice Chair
Years With Pan Am: 1977 – 1991, Flight Attendant, Purser, Jet Emergency Instructor, Purser Upgrade Instructor, Purser Support and Development Supervisor, In-Flight Service Recruiter
“Working for Pan Am provided invaluable experience that couldn't be purchased and Pan Am's commitment to high-quality service motivated me to strive for excellence. Pan Am had a significant impact on my professional and personal growth.”
David Hinson
Museum Vice Chair

Hector Adler
Member Relations
Years with Pan Am: 1988 to 1991, Vice-President In-Flight Service; subsequently Northwest Airlines: Vice-President of On-Board Services; Consultant for a new high-end regional airline in Kuwait; US Airways: Vice -President of In-Flight Service and Catering; American Airlines: Vice-President of Flight Service, Senior Vice-President-Product and Service Delivery
"It is a privilege to serve on the Board of the Pan Am Museum Foundation to preserve the legacy and memories of the Company that was revered by employees and customers alike around the world."
Hector Adler
Member Relations

Wil A. Alveno
Analytics
Years With Pan Am: 1988 – 1991, Reservations, WorldPass Frequent Flyer Department
“As a Pan Am Museum board member, I have the opportunity to give back to the one entity that made it all happen for me – Pan American World Airways.”
Wil A. Alveno
Analytics

Tom Betti
Historian / Host Pan Am Podcast
A Norwich University Alumni with a Masters in History, Author, and former Pan Am Passenger.
“I am most honored to be a part of the Pan Am legacy. As a young boy on the upper deck of a 747 in 1991, my imagination was forever captured by this great airline. Today as a historian and storyteller, what excites me is there’s so much yet to be told. Though the six-decade history of the airline is best remembered for its numerous technical advancements in aviation and standards in luxury air travel, it is the past stories of the people at the heart of Pan Am that resonate and inspire across generations.”
Tom Betti
Historian / Host Pan Am Podcast

Susan Denness
Strategic Planning
Years With Pan Am: 1967 – 1972, Flight Attendant, Purser; 6 years as a teacher in England and Los Angeles; 22 years with the J. Paul Getty Museum as Docent and Docent Program Manager
"I'm happy to support the preservation of Pan Am's legacy through the Pan Am Museum's collection and its many, varied programs."
Susan Denness
Strategic Planning

Janice Faia
Event Planning
Years With Pan Am: 1968-1982; Purchasing Clerk, General Telephone Sales – Reservations, Travel Agency Special Services Desk, Reservations, Sales Representative – Manhattan DSO, Account Manager – Manhattan DSO, Manager, Leisure Marketing – Marketing
“In the words of Jim Stengel, ‘Our legacy is how we spend our time and who we spend it with.’ I could not be prouder to have joined forces with a more dedicated group in an endeavor to preserve the heritage of the company that brought us together.”
Janice Faia
Event Planning

Pamela Freytag
Gala Committee
Years With Pan Am: 1967-1976, Flight Attendant, “Quarter-Timer”
“When I was a fourth grader, a Pan Am Stewardess came to my grammar school for Career Day, complete with stories of exotic places and posters of far off lands. I knew then that someday I wanted to see the world and wear that classic blue uniform with the winged hat. My flying career began in 1967, with the 707 (still my favorite airplane) and ended with the 747. My love for Pan Am has never waned and being part of the Pan Am Museum Foundation is my small way of ensuring that the Pan Am Legacy continues.”
Pamela Freytag
Gala Committee

Deborah Gaudioso
Social Media
“A Pan Am Brat, my parents met while working together in the Pan Am Building, New York City. So truly, I bleed blue. My background in marketing and photography has led me to help tell the history and legacy of Pan American World Airways through our efforts at Pan Am Museum.”
Deborah Gaudioso
Social Media

Patricia Boyce Iassogna
Legal Affairs
Years With Pan Am: 1979-1991, Flight Attendant, Purser
“When we say that Pan Am is family, for me this is quite literally true. My father was a pilot for Pan Am for over 40 years, bringing his flying adventures back home to us after every trip. My sisters and I became Pan Am flight attendants creating our own flight adventures. It is now my honor and privilege to serve on this Board to preserve the legacy of Pan American World Airways for future generations to enjoy.”
Patricia Boyce Iassogna
Legal Affairs

Phillip P. Keene
Archival Curatorial Consultant
Years With Pan Am: 1988 -1991, Flight Attendant, Purser
“More than just a place to work, Pan Am created a family that I am proud to still be part of.”
Phillip P. Keene
Archival Curatorial Consultant

Wendy Sue Knecht
Fund Raising
Years With Pan Am: 1979-1991, Flight Attendant
"For me, Pan Am was the foundation for a life full of education, adventure and understanding of the world we live in. Experience is the greatest teacher of all, and I will forever be grateful for the experience of working for Pan Am and the extended family that still exists today. It is my great honor to serve on the Pan Am Museum Foundation board."
Wendy Sue Knecht
Fund Raising

Michael H. Levchuck
Museum Treasurer
A University of Notre Dame Alumnus, Former Adjunct Professor at NYU, and Pan Am enthusiast
“I am happy to be part of The Pan Am Museum's incredible mission to keep and maintain a place to honor the Pan Am Legacy.”
Michael H. Levchuck
Museum Treasurer

Cathy Liddy
Accounts Payable
Years with Pan Am: 1979-1987, Flight Attendant; 10 years as a senior tax preparer for H&R Block; 6 years as an order entry representative with QVC; 5 years as a volunteer for AARP Tax-Aide program; various other volunteer positions
"I vividly remember staring at a page in a high school textbook: a photo of Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro. I would dream about what it would be like to be there. Just a few years later, I would meet my future husband on a Pan Am flight. He lived in a penthouse apartment overlooking Sugarloaf. Thank you, Pan Am for making my dreams come true!"
Cathy Liddy
Accounts Payable

Diane Krumholtz Lyras
Secretary
Years With Pan Am: 1977 – 1991, Labor Relations, Reservations, Account Manager, Sales Administration Manager, Special Projects and Assignments
“I am passionate about helping to keep the Pan American World Airways story alive for generations to come and am most grateful to serve the Pan Am Museum.”
Diane Krumholtz Lyras
Secretary

Leslie Manning
Communications / Newsletter
Years with Pan Am: 1977-1986, Flight Attendant; World Wings Newsletter Editor; President of World Wings Atlanta Chapter; Finance & Investment Real Estate Paralegal
"Pan Am was a significant part of childhood for my four brothers and me because our Dad was a Pan Am Captain and our Mom was a Pan Am Stewardess. We learned that Pan Am was more than just an airline, an important consideration in my decision to become involved in keeping the Pan Am legacy alive by joining the Pan Am Museum Foundation Board."
Leslie Manning
Communications / Newsletter

Captain John Marshall
Flight Operations Outreach
Years With Pan Am: 1964 – 1991, Pilot, Manager of Flight Standards
“I married a Pan Am Purser, Ms. Carla Scheidker, to this day I call her my lovely wife. I am delighted and excited to be a part of The Pan Am Museum, which is such a worthy endeavor.”
Captain John Marshall
Flight Operations Outreach

Nancy McAllister
Event Planning
Years with Pan Am: 1973 - 1986, Flight Attendant, Corporate Sales - Atlanta; IBM: Major Meeting Manager; World Wings International: President
"My father, a Pan Am Captain, painted vivid pictures of his journeys. Family trips on Pan Am sparked my imagination and wanderlust. Today, I am honored to contribute to the legacy of Pan Am, dedicated to upholding its rich history and educating others about the myriad ways this iconic airline connected the globe, fostering relationships and inspiring dreams of exploration."
Nancy McAllister
Event Planning

Liv Milan
Accounts Receivable
Years with Pan Am: 1970 - 1977, Flight Attendant; 29 years as Director of After School Program at local elementary school
"Pan Am brought me to America and changed my life in ways that I could have never dreamed. I look forward to working with the Pan Am Museum to preserve the legacy of this iconic airline."
Liv Milan
Accounts Receivable

Linda Reynolds
Website / Digital Platforms
Years With Pan Am: 1971 – 1991, Flight Attendant, Purser, Manager Flight Service Training Curriculum Development; 33 years software/website design & development
“Pan Am was a university unto itself, offering its employees an advanced degree in understanding and appreciation of the incredible world we live in. There was no other job like it.”
Linda Reynolds
Website / Digital Platforms

Monique Rounsavelle
Event Planning
Years with Pan Am: 1972-1986, Flight Attendant, Purser; various positions in the Seattle chapter of World Wings International; World Wings International Meetings and Conventions Manager
"It’s my honor to continue preserving the Pan Am legacy."
Monique Rounsavelle
Event Planning

Pat Smith
Sponsorships
Pat Smith joined Pan Am in 1963 and relished her years with Pan Am – satisfying her adventurous spirit and desire to explore the world. Later, Pat’s career path took her into the cruise industry, where she was District Sales Manager for Royal Viking Line, and eventually into the convention industry where she spent 25 years operating her own trade show management company. Throughout the years, Pat maintained her involvement with her beloved Pan Am as a member of World Wings International, where she has served as President of the Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter for the past 13 years.
Pat Smith
Sponsorships

Annita Stokes Thomas
Media Relations
Years With Pan Am: 1979-1991; Flight Attendant, Purser, Flight Service Training and Curriculum Development
"My 12 years with Pan Am were life-changing — a true passport to the world. They opened my eyes to the richness of global culture, food, and connection, and sparked a lifelong love for roaming the globe. Travel taught me that beneath our differences, we’re more alike than not — and those differences aren’t just beautiful, they’re worth celebrating."
Annita Stokes Thomas
Media Relations