Dennis G Yerkey

Dennis G Yerkey, President

Dennis Yerkey has served as OX5 President since Sept 23 ,2010.   Mr. Yerkey is a licensed, instrument-rated pilot who has been flying since 1962.  From 1965 through 2005 Mr Yerkey was a principal in Motor Supply Co Inc, an independent auto parts distribution corporation located in Western Pennsylvania.  Yerkey graduated from Monongahela High School and Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Thomas J Barruso

Thomas J Barruso, Chief Accounting Officer / Treasurer

As Chief Accounting Officer, Mr. Barruso reports directly to President Yerkey and leads the Organization’ s Accounting department.  He is responsible for all accounting functions, record-keeping and communicating the financial performance of the company. He also serves in a strategic capacity, working closely with the other Officers to grow the Organization.  Prior to assuming the Treasurer’s job, Mr. Barruso retired from PNC Bank N.A. as Vice President and Trust Officer in personal  investments management of the Trust Division in Pittsburgh, PA.   Mr. Barruso earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Robert Morris College.  Also, he attended Bucknell University Trust Training School and earned certification from The American Business Consultants Advanced Management program and the Financial Management and Control for Small Business.

Ivan D. Livi, Sec

Ivan D Livi,  Corporate Secretary / Public Relations Officer

As Corporate Secetary, Ivan D Livi is a senior officer with wide-ranging responsibilities.  He serves as a focal point for communication with and between the Board of Directors, Officers and members.  He has a key role in the administration of the Board and critical Club matters. The Corporate Secretary reports to and is a confidante and consigliere to the President.  He also informs and advises the Board and Governors in decision making matters.  Prior to assuming this position, Livi served  as President/Director of the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, the position from which he retired in 1993 after a long and distinguished career.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Phi Eta Sigma and Iota Lambda Sigma – University of Pittsburgh

Federal Aviation Administration  Award of Excellence

Italian Heritage Society Educator of the Year Award

Aero Club of Pittsburgh Clifford Ball Award

Professional Aviation Maintenance Association Award of Excellence

Professional Aviation Maintenance Association Award of Recognition

OX5 Aviation Pioneers President’s Award & Hall of Fame Award

Federal Aviation Administration “Charles Taylor Master Mechanic” Award

The Aviation Technician Education Council’s “Educator of the Year” Award was renamed “The Ivan D. Livi Aviation Maintenance Educator of the Year Award” in April 1994

Federal Aviation Administrators Championship Award

Allegheny County Airport Association ” Aviation  Person of the Year” Award