President/CEO Craig Fuller Leaving AOPA

Isabel Goyer

Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 09:42 PM ET

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** Craig Fuller**

Key Takeaways:

Craig Fuller, AOPA President and CEO, is stepping down after more than four years, with the organization immediately beginning a search for his replacement.
Fuller will remain active in his role and represent AOPA throughout the transition to ensure a seamless handover, stating his decision to move on after fulfilling his five-year commitment.
His tenure included strong advocacy for general aviation and building partnerships, but also faced pressures from declining membership and criticism over creating competing commercial ventures.

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The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) announced this morning that association president and CEO Craig Fuller will be leaving the organization. The release quoted AOPA Chairman of the Board William C. Trimble III as saying that the organization would immediately start the search for a replacement.

“During his more than four years as president of AOPA, Craig served nobly and professionally. He has advocated strongly on behalf of the general aviation community in Washington, built bridges with the other aviation associations, improved member communications and generated promising ideas for tomorrow,” said Trimble. “We recognize the importance of finding a leader who can continue to inspire all of us in these challenging times. We are focused on finding a leader who shares our vision and convictions as well as the talent and capabilities necessary to achieve our goals.”