Embry-Riddle Names Two New Trustees

Coughlin is president and chief operating officer of BDM Air Safety Management Corp., a company that designs and deploys air traffic control systems. She previously held positions as vice chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, deputy administrator of the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration, and deputy vice president of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.

"Susan handled difficult accident investigations with a great deal of professionalism when she was at the NTSB," says fellow trustee Edward Stimpson, vice chairman of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. "Her public and private experience in safety bring excellent credentials to the board."

Suggs is chairman of the board, president, and CEO of Petroleum Helicopters Inc., a provider of helicopter transportation to offshore oil and gas companies, emergency medical services, and government agencies. She is on the boards of several worldwide aviation and aerospace corporations, the Flight Safety Foundation, and the Committee for Economic Development. She also serves on the business council of Tulane University's AB Freeman School of Business and advises several other educational organizations.

"Carroll adds a wealth of corporate experience to the board," Embry-Riddle President Steven Sliwa says. "Her firm's international operations keep her involved and up to date with the aviation community. In addition, her personal demeanor and interaction with fellow trustees will be a positive catalyst for the board's deliberations."

The world's largest university specializing in aviation and aerospace, Embry-Riddle has campuses in Daytona Beach, Fla., and Prescott, Ariz., and over 100 education centers in the U.S. and Europe. Its curriculum covers engineering, research, manufacturing, management, and marketing of modern aircraft and the systems that support them.