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McMinnville, Tennessee - April 9, 2026 -Warren County Pilots and Technicians Corp d/b/a EAA Chapter 1700, a 501(c) (3) Educational Charity and sister Aviation STEM program organization Aviation Leadership Academy, Inc, a 501(c) (3) based at Warren County Veterans Memorial Airport, today announced the appointment of Jared Sain, CPA as the Treasurer of both companies.
Jared Sain was born and raised in the Centertown area, attending Centertown Elementary and graduating from Warren County High School in 2000. Growing up, he worked on his family's dairy farm and enjoyed playing basketball and softball. He attended college at Tennessee Tech University and graduated in 2008 with a bachelor's degree in business administration with a major in accounting. He earned his CPA license in 2013. Jared began working for Ben Lomand Rural Telephone Cooperative in 2008 as an Accountant. He was promoted to Controller in 2016 and to his current role as Chief Financial Officer in 2021. He and his wife, Amanda Sain, were married in 2005 and have 3 children, Eli (16), Isaac (13), and Lacy (10). They live on Crisp Springs Road in the Centertown area. Jared and his family are members of Mt. Leo Church of Christ, where he serves as a deacon.
“We are thrilled that Jared has agreed to work as a volunteer with our organizations to continue to position them as a leader in aviation STEM education in Warren and 7 surrounding counties” says Jerry Lassiter, President. “Having Jared, who is highly experienced in managing the finances of a large 501(c) (12) non-profit organization, will provide the necessary oversight and financial controls to assure our donors their gifts are properly applied and managed. We look forward to a bright future with Jared accepting these important roles”.
News Release: April 9, 2026
Further information: Jerry Lassiter - tnflyboy@startmail.com
Rob Nunley photo - EAA Chapter 1700 President Jerry Lassiter cuts the ceremonial ribbon at the chapter's home at 422 Old Nashville Hwy. Thursday morning.
The McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting Thursday morning at the new home of Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 1700.
Chamber representatives and other community members gathered at the EAA chapter’s headquarters at 422 Old Nashville Hwy., the former home of Kalco across the street from the Warren County Memorial Airport. Tuesday’s guests were given an explanation of what the group does, especially its commitment to educating students in Warren and surrounding counties through STEM-focused aviation programs, youth outreach and the Young Eagles program, which provides kids ages 8–17 with free introductory flights.
The EAA is a global organization that promotes recreational aviation, with a strong focus on the building and flying of experimental aircraft. Founded in 1953 by Paul Poberezny in Milwaukee, WI., it is now headquartered in Oshkosh, WI. Although its name highlights "experimental" aviation, the EAA supports a broad range of flying interests, including homebuilt planes, vintage restorations, warbirds, ultralights, light-sport aircraft, and general aviation.
The local EAA chapter holds its regular meetings on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m., where members and visitors alike gather to connect, learn and share their passion for flight. In addition to its monthly meetings, Chapter 1700 hosts “fly-in” pancake breakfasts on the third Saturday of each month from 7:30 to 10 a.m. The breakfasts offer the opportunity for the public to engage with the aviation community in a casual setting and help raise funds for the chapter’s future endeavors, which include a 10,000-square-foot Aviation Leadership Academy classroom which is hoped to be completed by the fall of 2027.
“Obviously we’re in fundraising mode at the moment,” Derek Rowe of EAA told Thursday’s audience. “As you can imagine, this is a very expensive program to put together.”
Both the monthly fly-in breakfast and Young Eagles flights – as well as a ceremony for Aviation Appreciation Day – are scheduled for this Saturday, June 21, at the airport.
Chapter 1700 welcomes all levels of interest. Resources like technical counselors, flight advisors, and educational workshops are available to help explore or deepen involvement in aviation.
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