SMAT Board of Directors
Marvin Tyler
Private Pilot, Single Engine Land, Multi Engine Land, Instrument. Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Tri State University. Masters in Occupational Education, Ferris State University. Aerospace Engineer, Collins Radio Co., Design Engineer, Heath Co., Instructor in Electronics, Math, Computers and Drafting, Grand Rapids Community College, 1978 to present.
Howard VanHorn
Commercial, Multi Engine, Instrument, Pilot, CFII. Bachelors in Aviation Technology. Educational training at Moody Bible Institute, Lansing Community College, Western Michigan University & LeTourneau University. Retired from Otis Elevator Company. Directs SMAT Development and Construction.
David Pray
Private Pilot. Bachelors in Naval Architecture and Engineering from Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy, ’77. President of Decker Construction, Board of Trustees, Cornerstone University. He is one of the original members of the SMAT Board of Directors and currently serves as Secretary.
Michael McDonald
Multi Engine, Single Engine Land, Instrument. Bachelors in Business, MSU. President, McMahon & McDonald 1985-95, Sr. Vice President, Acosta Sales & Marketing 1995-01, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Old Orchard Brands 1995 – 2007.
Duane Linsley
A&P Licensed with Inspection Authorization. Designated Mechanics Examiner. Commercial, Instrument, Single Engine Land, Single Engine Sea, and Commercial Helicopter. CFII Multi engine Instructor, Helicopter Instructor. Associates in Applied Science, Chochise College ‘74; Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music, ‘73. Hughes Helicopter School, Wick Air 1996-2001.
Ron Reitsma
A&P licensed, Commercial Pilot, single engine land, Instrument USAF Vet/Pilot 1957-1963. Licensed Master Electrician, Owner /President Reitsma Electric, Inc.
Roger Lucas
Private Pilot, Licensed Michigan State builder, Licensed Florida State Builder, World Missions Board Member, Trinity College of Natural Health, Land & Co. Vice President.
John McNeil
John McNeil is a Member of the firm Miller Johnson and has been practicing law since 1967. His business counsel practice includes serving family-held corporations including providing corporate, tax and business succession planning, counsel, and advising clients in areas such as tax planning, mergers and acquisitions, antitrust and trade association law.