ASA Virtual Town Hall - April 2023

Richard Berkemeier, ASA, is a Senior Appraiser at Pegasus Aircraft Appraisal Group. He has over 14 years of industry experience, specializing in appraisals for corporate jets, rare aircrafts, helicopters, military planes, engines, spare parts, and simulators. Richard first joined ASA in 1994 and earned his Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) designation in 2000. He has held many leadership positions, most notably as the current International President of ASA’s Board of Governors. Richard is also a member of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Helicopter Association International (HAI), and the International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT), and he has been a featured speaker at many industry and educational events.

Johnnie White, CEO, Chief Executive Officer, is responsible for the oversight and management of the Society’s business office and executing the directives set by the ASA board of governors and its executive committee. Johnnie is an association professional with more than 27 years serving in a variety of management and leadership roles. Most recently he served as Senior Director of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, where he managed global affairs for the organization and strategic planning, including overseeing a staff of 17 and an annual event with more than 9,000 attendees. In addition, Johnnie is an adjunct faculty member of Georgetown University where he instructs graduate students in operations and event management. He holds his M.B.A. from University of Maryland University College and his B.S. in Information Systems Management from the University of Maryland. He is a member of the American Society of Association Executives and the Professional Convention Management Association and has received numerous awards and recognitions for his association work, including being named one of the top 40 Trending Association Innovators by DCA Live in 2017.