Thank you for always having my back and pushing me to grow. Thanks for always being in my corner, for the pep talks, the reality checks and the laughs in between. You've set the standard high and it won't be the same without you. I consider myself lucky to have worked for you but more importantly more lucky to call you my BFF.

Enjoy your retirement. Get that room ready, I'm on my way!

See you soon!

Nancy

Alfred

When I arrived in AVP in 2019, you welcomed me with rules to follow (SMS) and open arms. You gave me structure, support, and just enough sass to keep me on my toes. I’ve always considered you a mentor, and your presence made this place feel a little more grounded and a lot more human.

AVP won’t be the same without you. You leave behind big shoes, a lasting impact, and a lot of grateful hearts.

Wishing you nothing but peace, joy, and naps whenever you feel like it.

– Joe (O'Dell Johnson, AVP-210)

Thank you so much for always being so welcoming and helpful to me. From when I first arrived at the FAA in 2011 to now, you've been a great colleague, mentor, listener and kind friend. You've helped me learn the agency, the work, how to juggle working with being a mom, and just doing life. You were always there for me when I needed an ear, and I always felt your support. Thank you for that.

I've greatly appreciated learning from your example, and your friendship. I'm so excited for you and wishing you all the best in your next chapter. Maybe we can catch some music together sometime!

Steph Roth

I am so excited for you in your new adventures though. Not everyone gets to retire, and I am happy to know you are one of the lucky ones! Wishing nothing but the best for you and your family!!

Sean Hafner

Best,

Nick Toaso

Renee

Don't be a stranger - let's catch up in FL.

Congratulations!!

-Brittany

PS. This looks like Alan Jackson and now for the rest of the day I'll be singing "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere"....but it's not that here at work. ;-)

Crystal

Thank you for your hard work and dedication all these years! Working under your leadership and guidance has been an honor, and we wish you all the best in your retirement. Cheers to the next chapter ~ may it be filled with awesome adventures!

Congratulations!

-Krystal Mathews   

• Doug R.

I will never forget the morning you messaged me asking for help navigating SPIRE in 2021, back when I was still acting as the AVS Business Planner in AQS. That 5-minute call was a life changer, because it veered me into your path and you swiftly brought me over to AVP and onto this amazing team that is AVP-300. You have made such a great, unforgettable impact on my life, as I know you have on many others. Thank you for your leadership and guidance these past few years :') You will be incredibly missed here. Enjoy your well deserved retirement!!

Francesca

I was so blessed to work under your great leadership. You are a great leader, kind, and caring, and your office was always open for me to come and talk to you.

As you enter your new chapter in life, may you be blessed. We will miss you but never forgotten. Thank you for all that you have done.

HAPPY RETIREMENT BE BLESSED

Salomi

-Kris

Wishing you calm waters and bountiful catches in this exciting new chapter.

All the best,

Jim Marks

Dereck Wilson

I wish you the VERY best on your next endeavors! We will all miss you!!! I know you will enjoy retirement to its fullest!!!

Rany Azzi - AFS-430

Ebony H :)

From the good days and bad days in AOV, through the great days in AVP, you have been trusted friend and leader. Its hard to imagine how we'll be able to operate without you. I know you'll enjoy your retirement, and I hope we can meet up with you and Todd in FL sometime. It was great that we got to enjoy the Robert Cray Band with you and Todd. Can't express my thanks enough and just know you'll be greatly missed.

chris

I wish you the very best in retirement and you'll have lots of time with your boys, their partners, and I expect soon grandchildren!

Fondly,

Sean

Ivan Huynh

Working with you has been a true privilege. Your professionalism, wisdom, and kindness have always been an inspiration to me and many others. You’ve made a significant impact not only through your work but also through the supportive and positive environment you fostered in the office. So very many AVS-SMS meetings and a fair share of SM-ICG meetings too.

As you transition into this exciting new phase, I hope it brings you plenty of joy, relaxation, and the opportunity to pursue all the things you’ve been looking forward to. Whether it’s traveling, spending more time with family, or diving into new hobbies, I wish you all the best. Fair skies and tailwinds.

Rick Krens

Thank you for the warm welcome when I joined the FAA in 2018. You led an incredible team, and I’m proud to have been part of AVP-300. Your dedication to safety and the many people you inspired will leave a lasting legacy at AVP and across the FAA.

You had a way of making everyone feel seen and valued—and you made it a genuinely fun place to work. As Joe said in another post, you made this place feel a lot more human.

Wishing you and your family all the best as you begin this next chapter!

Mayowa

Birke Rhodes, ARP

I'm glad you'll have more time to enjoy your family. Maybe I'll run into you walking on the beach at Emerald Isle some day!

All the best!

Jake Galley

Congratulations on your retirement.  It was wonderful working with you in ASA/AVP.  I think we accomplished a lot with limited resources. Thank you for your support and leadership. Wishing you a wonderful retirement full of health and happiness.​​​

Best wishes,​​​

Amer Younossi​

Although I didn’t have the privilege of working directly with you, I will always cherish your beautiful spirit. Your laughter, smile, and lighthearted jokes made every interaction memorable. May you continue to embrace joy, savor life's moments, and welcome your new beginning with open arms.

Rita Cummings (AVP)

"It's so important to do something every day that will make you happy."

Wishing you the very best in retirement and living the Bob Ross lifestyle.

All the best,

Jill Brennan

-Brian Shaw

I still remember the first time we met. You were in the elevator lobby at the QED office and one of my coworkers introduced me to you. I thought—wow, there’s someone I would really like to work with. Needless to say, some years (decades?) later, I can truly say my gut instinct was spot on! You have been a stellar client, colleague, and friend. You have been steadfast in your leadership, someone we could always rely on to figure out the path forward all while bringing the fun. I am so happy for you that you are moving on to calmer waters and hope we can meet up at the beach sometime soon!

Congrats!!!! Sending all my best!

-Sue

Thank you! Learned a lot from you and have grown because of that. Enjoy retirement and be healthy and safe.

PK

Barbara Pisaro

Many happy adventures in your next phase of life!

Good luck,

Bonnie Ahumada

-Whitney Lee

It looks like the Allman Brothers Live at the Fillmore East are also very happy on your Retirement. Look forward to see you and Todd in Virginia and Florida.

Cheers!

Danko

Cheers,

Chad

All the best,

Rich Golden

Take care!

Laura

See you in Florida! The best part of our lives is just beginning. Though our time together was brief, I will be eternally grateful to have met you and worked with you. Thank you for your leadership and all your contributions to the agency. You’ll always be my inspiration. Love and hugs.

Eva Lee Ngai

The FAA will miss an amazing individual, an outstanding leader, and a beautiful person. I hope you and I can remain friends as we have over the years even when we did not connect in between.

I am not going to say goodbye as I know we will continue to stay connected. Fair Winds!

~Bunty

It has been a pleasure working with you over the past few years. You are a truly dedicated civil servant who has had a multiplicative impact on all the personnel you work with! Your work with aviation safety has been profound and impactful and speaks volumes about the quality of work you have produced throughout your decades of service here at the FAA. Your legacy is being demonstrated throughout this page on the countless testimonials and well wishes from those you have impacted over the years. God bless, godspeed, and may you enjoy a lifetime of happiness, peace, and adventures!!

RPH

It's really amazing to see how much you've grown SMS at the FAA over the years and it's evident by how many safety issues we're pulled into to lead or support year after year.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to voice my ideas and opinions and allow them to grow while influencing how safety is done and perceived at the agency. Your leadership and accomplishments will have positive long lasting effects for years to come.

All the best to you in your retirement! We'll stay in touch for sure!!

-Eugene

Peggy Gilligan

Forest

Brent Hart, ARM

- Tamara

Though we never worked together, anyone who makes it 34 years at the FAA deserves a standing ovation (and probably a nap!). Wishing you endless joy, relaxation, and zero acronyms in this next chapter. Congrats and enjoy every minute - you've earned it!

Denise Beaudoin

~Libby

I wish I had known you better and longer while at the FAA but the last few years have been enlightening, and I've learned a lot from you. I wish you all the best in your next chapter and hope that our paths cross again!

Thank You and enjoy the road less travelled!

Sarbhpreet

Robin Holmes

Congratulations on your retirement!! I hope you love your new life. I'm so happy for you and I look forward to hearing details.

It was a privilege working with you.

Michele Cappelle

Your strong and inspiring leadership and integrity shine throughout the ranks of AVP-300. I am grateful that I got the chance to work with you, and I am glad you will enjoy a well-deserved retirement. I wish you safe travels and clear skies!

Best Wishes,

Miriam Laufer (QED)

-Hamid

Patrick (formerly AVP-210)

-Paige

It has truly been a blessing for me to have you in my life these past 11 years as a friend, confidant, and oh yes, a manager (BEST MANAGER EVER)😊 You have an innate talent for building and leading teams of incredible people who flourish and do amazing things because of your personal management style. With all our talks about which of us would/could retire before the other, you ended up beating me to it in the end. Now I guess I just have to get on the stick! Congratulations on your retirement. Keep in touch and see you in Florida.

Mark S. Orr

Nick Delgado

Mike Virga

Job well done my friend. Enjoy your special piece of my native Florida and the Gulf of Mexico coastline. May all of your daily 5 o'clock cocktails be blessed with a warm glowing sunset. Best of all, your weekly schedule will be 6-Saturdays and Sunday.

-Jim Knight

I am so happy for you and wish you Godspeed in your new life after the FAA. You were my first manager in the FAA when I came to AOV back in 2007. We had great times and moved lots of safety oversight products. You made a difference and continued that mantra through retirement. Be blessed and have a wonderful life!

Cheers

Jon Gray

Congratulations on your retirement! No more early mornings, no more rushing out the door to work, just time to enjoy your life on your schedule! You've earned every minute of it.

It's been an absolute pleasure working with you. You've been the kind of leader people look up to, steady, supportive, and genuine. I'm truly grateful for the opportunity to be a part of such a strong team you brought together, but even more grateful for your friendship.

Wishing you all the best in your next chapter.

~Chris Sweet

You know who :-)

N important part in my personal and professional growth.

Mike

Kelsey Sydney

-Emily Lynch

Todd McKeever (AVP)

All the best,

Michelle Westover

Congrats! It was great working with you over the years. Florida adventures await. Enjoy your retirement! Jeff Lee

It is sad to see you go, but I’m happy for you. Be sure to employ a Sun Management System there in Florida, then take a deep dive into systemic conditions that you enjoy. Measure the fun you are having to make sure your activities are working as intended. :)

Neil Mansharamani

Scott

Congratulations on an outstanding career and a richly deserved retirement! Your unwavering dedication and leadership with Safety Management and helping navigate the vast number of projects over the years demonstrated your tireless commitment to aviation safety. You’ve set a high bar for excellence, and your impact will resonate long after your retirement.

Your passion for aviation safety has left an indelible mark, shaping the industry and enriching the lives of all those fortunate enough to work alongside you. Your legacy is one of impact, integrity, and a willingness to help others improve every step of the way.

As you embark on this next chapter, wishing you all the best as you enter this exciting new phase of life. May your retirement be filled with joy, fulfillment, and countless memorable moments.

Thank you for everything, Paula. Here’s to blue skies and tailwinds ahead in all your future endeavors!

Warmest wishes,
Chris Spangenberg

Andrea Hoidal

~Jimmy Bruno

Congratulations on your retirement—you truly deserve the best!

I will miss you deeply and appreciate you more than words could ever express. You have been such a powerful and positive force in so many lives! Thank you for never dimming your light, for always speaking your truth, for remaining unapologetically yourself, and for standing firm in your values. You are exactly who you present yourself to be, and that authenticity is what so many of us admire and love about you.

Continue shining brightly – you are as beautiful on the inside as you are on the outside. May this next chapter be filled with joy, adventure, and abundant blessings for you and your family.

Love,

Deirdre

"People will forget what you said, People will forget what you did, But People will never forget how you made them feel" Maya Angelou!

Congratulations on your well-deserved time off! Wishing you endless days of joy, relaxation, and new adventures in retirement. It’s a pleasure working with you in the past 10 years. I'll miss seeing you in the office and online, but I hope you feel continuous love and happiness during your retirement. Enjoy the beaches…cheers your second act! May it be even more fantastic than the first!!

~ Grace Fong

Sharon

Cheers,

Mike McNabb

Calvin

- Aleta Best

Happy Fishing - Todd

Now it’s time to enjoy the good stuff: sleeping in, slobbery black lab kisses, fishing, and beach days. You’ve earned every bit of it!

- Warren

Jim Crotty (ARM)

You are going to be missed by so many — just look at the overwhelming number of heartfelt messages on this card! I count myself lucky to be among those who had the chance to work with you. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to join the FAA, for believing in what I could bring to the table, and for always being open to my ideas. I still remember covering your whiteboard with my (crazy?) ideas on the hazard taxonomy…and it staying up there for weeks (if not months!).

Your guidance, support, and leadership have left a lasting impact on many, and I’m truly grateful for everything you’ve done for me and the FAA as a whole. Wishing you all the best in retirement — I hope it’s full of fun, relaxation, lots of my Nonna Lucia's beef stew, and everything you’ve been looking forward to — it is certainly well-deserved (I’m ever-so-slightly jealous).

Please keep in touch!

-Lona Saccomando

I’ll always be grateful for the laughs, the lessons, and the great moments we’ve shared. Now it’s time for you to kick back and enjoy the well-earned Florida sunshine! Wishing you endless happiness, great health, many memories with your family, and plenty of fishing adventures. And who knows—maybe someday, there will be some grandkids running around to add even more joy to the mix!

I’ll miss you, but I couldn’t be happier for you. You deserve nothing but the best in this next chapter. Enjoy every second!

~ Debbie Derman

Congratulations on your retirement! I have always looked up to you and admired your hard work, your poise and professionalism, and your dedication to aviation safety. You have made my past 10 years at QED working for you a treat. Cheers to amazing Florida sunsets and relaxation! I hope our paths cross again soon! :)

-Gina

Erin Miller

-Garrett

Michelle Erickson

Wishing you all the best in your Florida retirement! You did such excellent work during your time here and will leave a legacy!

Take it easy!

Joanne Orsena

- Corey

Cody Schnaufer

I will miss you! I have always respected you for your honesty and for staying curious. I feel like good leaders listen, ask questions, trust their employees, and empower others to problem solve and push the limits. You've always done this! Beyond that, you are just a wonderful person to work for. I could always count on you to say it like it is and add a pinch of humor to lighten the mood (so appreciated!). You've always been calm and resilient, even when things get chaotic. You're one of a kind and I am so grateful to have been able to work with you for so many years!

Kelsey M.

Thank you for being a considerate and passionate leader. I have appreciated the open lines of communication in particular. Wishing you good health, cherished time with family and lots of fun in the sun!

Poornima