Category Officers and Board

These are the individuals who keep the museum alive and thriving. They are dedicated to preserving North Carolina aviation history and volunteer their time for the public.

Christopher Rogine – Board Member, Restoration Specialist

I have been involved with Antique airplanes my whole life. From flying them to restoring them. I had the pleasure of flying in the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome weekend air shows, maintaining the pioneer aeroplanes, and restoring others. Also, restored and…

Deborah Schafer – Board Member, Recorder

Grandchildren brought me to Hendersonville, and Helene’ brought me to the Air Museum.  In those days after the hurricane I pitched in cleaning tools in the Restoration hangar where my husband Loren was a weekly volunteer. I was impressed with…

Peter Leonard – Board Chair

I’ve always been interested in mechanical things, like cars and boats, but since joining WNCAM, I’m loving these old planes. I enjoy the people who flew them and their stories.

Dan Ullmer – Curator, Board Member

Following a successful 40-year career in television broadcasting, Dan joined the museum to pursue his lifelong passion for aviation. He now leverages his extensive multimedia knowledge and television experience to enhance and curate our aircraft and exhibits.

Bill Kelder – Treasurer, Board Member

Bill Kelder is the Treasurer of the Western North Carolina Air Museum, where he pairs his lifelong love for aviation with decades of leadership experience. His diverse career spans successful tenures in hospitality management and industrial sales, bringing a unique…