Board of Governors
President VATGOV1
Don Desfosse — Calls and conducts all Board of Governors meetings and directs the Board and its Members in the performance of their duties.
Vice President, Operations VATGOV2
Vacant — Reviews, monitors, develops and implements changes to the overall VATSIM system to achieve optimum efficiency and interest.
Vice President, Americas Region VATGOV3
Manuel Manigault — Acts as the Board of Governors' representative to Divisional Directors in the various Divisions comprising the Americas Region, and oversees the day to day administration of the Region.
Vice President, Europe, Middle East, and Africa Region VATGOV4
Simon Irvine — Acts as the Board of Governors' representative to Divisional Directors in the various Divisions comprising Europe, Middle East, and Africa Region, and oversees the day to day administration of the Region.
Vice President, Asia Pacific Region VATGOV5
Anastasios Stefopoulos — Acts as the Board of Governors' representative to Divisional Directors in the various Divisions comprising the Asia Pacific Region, and oversees the day to day administration of the Region.
Vice President, Technology VATGOV6
Matthew Cianfarani — Oversees all technical network development and operations. Works directly and indirectly to plan, develop, implement, and maintain new and/or improved services for VATSIM. Organizes and maintains a VATSIM technical team and is responsible for the composition and personnel staffing of such team.
Vice President, Supervisors VATGOV7
Nick Cavacini — Accepts, reviews and processes applications to Supervisor status. Submits requests to the Board of Governors for approval or disapproval and notifies individuals of the Board’s decision regarding all such applications. This Governor is also responsible for maintenance of VATSIM database records regarding Supervisor ratings status and monitors the performance of and conducts investigations into complaints involving Supervisory personnel. Takes action as appropriate and in accordance with any rules and bylaws to suspend and/or downgrade individuals from Supervisor status when warranted. Provides assistance as needed for training or resolution of Supervisory issues.
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Vice President, Standards and Compliance VATGOV8
Nicola Felini — Receives, reviews, and actions suspensions referred to the department. Appoints and organizes Compliance Managers and Appeal Panel Members. Ensures member compliance with the Code of Regulations, Code of Conduct, User Agreement, and other related directives.
Vice President, Membership VATGOV9
Alan Cooke — Accepts and processes individual requests for Membership to VATSIM.net through the use of manual and/or automated systems of records. Accepts and processes changes to membership status. Maintains the VATSIM.net membership database to ensure the validity of all accounts. Responds to inquiries on membership status. Conducts analysis of membership as directed/warranted and reports to the Board of Governors any results.
Vice President, Virtual Airlines and Special Operations VATGOV10
Roger Curtiss — Responsible for building and maintaining VATSIM.net's partnerships with virtual airlines and with special operations (defined as military, paramilitary and civilian government flight organizations). Uses analysis and feedback to identify and implement new services for both virtual airlines and special operations. This Governor is also responsible for monitoring web sites and web links to ensure compliance with VATSIM.net affiliation rules and guidelines. Serves as the liaison between the Board of Governors and virtual airlines/special operations flight organizations for operations conducted on VATSIM. Establishes guidelines, provides timely review of applications and monitors for adherence to VATSIM rules and regulations.
Vice President, Pilot Training VATGOV11
Rob Shearman, Jr. — Develops, monitors, implements and maintains focus on pilot training programs within the VATSIM.net network. Assists Regions and/or Divisions and their training directors as appropriate and/or required.
Vice President, Marketing and Communications VATGOV12
Jannes van Gestel — Responsible for identification, research and execution of marketing strategies, including advertising promotions, along with development of global contacts for the benefit of VATSIM members. Undertakes public relations duties on behalf of VATSIM by providing communications and news releases to media and various flight simulation related entities. Promoting VATSIM and informing members of various VATSIM activities through the VATSIM.net website, VATSIM.net official forums and official VATSIM Social Media accounts. Develops, directs and uses a communications and social media strategy to channel information to members and the flight simulation community. Develop and make available VATSIM branded and approved materials and procedures for VATSIM members attending and setting up booths at public facing events such as aviation themed conventions and air shows.
Director at Large VATGOV13
Tim Barber — Outgoing president of the VATSIM Board of Governors, responsible for advice to the current board.