Who We Are

Nicholas E. Calio is president and CEO of Airlines for America (A4A), the trade association for the country’s leading passenger and cargo airlines.

Paul Archambeault is the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial and Operating Officer of Airlines for America (A4A). In this role, he is responsible for the overall financial and operational functions of the $40 million association and its business units (e-business, Known Crewmember, publications and the Airlines Clearing House).

Christine Burgeson is the Senior Vice President, Global Government Affairs, Airlines for America (A4A), and has been a key member of the senior leadership team since 2011. Burgeson leads A4A’s government affairs with a focus on increasing the advocacy reach and lobbying capabilities of the organization.

Keith Glatz is the Senior Vice President of International Government Affairs at Airlines for America (A4A). Glatz brings vast international policy experience to Airlines for America (A4A), having successfully negotiated historic air services agreements that have resulted in unparalleled market access for U.S. carriers worldwide.

Karen Keller was named Chief of Staff of Airlines for America (A4A) in April 2022 and manages the Executive Office and facilitates all aspects of strategic planning and general coordination across the association. She serves as the liaison between the president and CEO and the A4A leadership team as well as liaising with the A4A members.

Sharon Pinkerton was named Senior Vice President, Legislative and Regulatory Policy for Airlines for America (A4A) in February 2011, and leads policy development on legislative and regulatory matters, working with Capitol Hill and the administration. She has testified on behalf of the industry on a wide variety of issues including air traffic control (ATC) modernization, consumer rights, FAA reauthorization, aviation safety and security and airport infrastructure.

Paul Rinaldi is Airlines for America's Senior Vice President, Operations and Safety. Rinaldi is responsible for A4A’s Operations and Safety departments, including Air Traffic Management. He brings to the association more than thirty years of hands-on industry experience and leadership at the highest levels.

Rebecca Spicer joined Airlines for America (A4A) as Senior Vice President, Communications in 2018. She is responsible for media relations and communications initiatives that help advance policy, legislative and regulatory priorities and execute public relations strategies on behalf of the leading U.S. airlines, both passenger and cargo carriers.

Patricia Vercelli is Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Airlines for America. She brings to the association more than 20 years of experience in the airline financial services industry. Vercelli is responsible for A4A’s legal and corporate governance, overseeing the General Counsel’s office and providing corporate secretary functions. Vercelli joins A4A from Universal Air Travel Plan (UATP), the airline-owned travel payment system.