Instructors:
Kelly Richardson has worked for NATCA since 2003 and serves as the Manager of Outreach and Special Events. Between 1994 to
1998, he served in the U.S. Navy working on aircraft and the flight line. In 2003, he graduated with a bachelor's degree in aviation
management from Ohio State University. Since joining the NATCA National Office staff, Kelly has helped make the Union a leader in
aviation outreach by enthusiastic partnering with other industry organizations.
David Skarphol is a controller at Phoenix TRACON, Arizona Legislative State Coordinator, and serves as a National Legislative
Committee Alternate. His years of experience advocating at the facility, state, and national levels offer him unique insight into the
inner workings of NATCA's legislative structure.
Effective communication can be the key to working through difficult conversations and finding the right path forward.
Communicating can be hard in challenging situations, even more so when there are political differences or disagreements,
personal issues, or you are trying to keep a member of Congress or staff focused on the conversation. This workshop is an
opportunity for NATCA members to learn constructive ways to have those tough conversations.
OVERCOMING POLITICAL DIFFERENCES
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