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NBAA names Dan Hubbard interim COO as Ed Bolen takes cancer-treatment leave

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The National Business Aviation Association’s board has named longtime executive Dan Hubbard interim chief operating officer and day-to-day leader while President and CEO Ed Bolen steps aside for cancer treatment. The association also promoted Heidi Williams to senior vice president of operations ahead of NBAA-BACE.

Discovered 2026-09-18T08:20:39.076455-07:00 | 2026-09-18T08:20:39.076455-07:00

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  • NBAA’s leadership transition places Dan Hubbard in operational control while Ed Bolen takes a leave of absence for cancer treatment.
  • The timing comes ahead of NBAA-BACE, making continuity in event execution and member operations an immediate priority.
  • Heidi Williams’ promotion to senior vice president of operations adds another leadership change as the association prepares for its flagship business aviation gathering.

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