OVERVIEW
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NiW Today NATCA in Washington 2026
Greg.Shoemaker
Senior Counsel for Policy
gshoemaker@natca.org
Eugene.Freedman
Special Counsel to the President,
Acting Director of Government Affairs
efreedman@natca.org
NATCA's National Office works to carry out the goals and initiatives set by the Union's National Executive Board.
NATCA influences U.S. aviation policy by educating elected officials in Congress and the executive branch (the
White House, Department of Transportation, and the Federal Aviation Administration) about aviation safety-related
matters and other policy issues affecting NATCA's membership at the federal, state, and local levels. The NATCA
staff collaborates internally as well as with external organizations to conduct research on air traffic control issues for
policy and position papers. The staff also works alongside the NLC to lead a stellar political program with the goal of
increasing NATCA's visibility and influence on Capitol Hill.
NATCA Legislative Team
NATCA takes a comprehensive approach to its
legislative and political program. The team is
guided by NATCA's national leadership — the
president, executive vice president and regional
vice presidents — and includes National Office staff
in the executive office, government affairs, public
affairs, safety and technology, and labor relations
departments; the National Legislative Committee
(NLC), which is composed of one appointed
member from each region; state legislative
coordinators; facility legislative representatives;
and, of course, our dedicated member activists.
Although it is very important to be well represented
in Washington, D.C., it is equally important that
our activism reaches members of Congress back in
their home states and districts. Here is a breakdown
on how NATCA makes our voices heard in the
legislative and political arenas.
National Office Staff
Tyler.Longpine
Deputy Director of
Government Affairs
tlongpine@natca.org
Joanna.Satterley
PAC & Political
Coordinator
jsatterley@natca.org
Ann.E..Chavez
Senior Political and
Legislative Representative
achavez@natca.org
NATCA National Office
