Chapter Leaders

President - Kevin Sislo

Kevin started in the aviation world by building model airplanes as a kid, flying and crashing R/C model airplanes in high school, and earning a private pilot rating in 1984.  As a trained electrical engineer, and subsequently a sales engineer, Kevin is drawn to both the technical aspects of aviation and the personal interaction with other aviation enthusiasts.
  
Kevin was given a gift to join EAA in 1979 and has been a member ever since.  Since joining EAA Chapter 237 in 2017 he became a member of the Board, first as Secretary and then as President. In 2020 he spearheaded the donation of an Emeraude project to the Chapter and works on it twice a week with a small group of Chapter members.  It is expected to fly on a Friday.

Although flying took a back seat during the family raising years, Kevin recently became an active member of Northstar Flyers and is becoming current. He has a goal to earn a tail dragger endorsement as well.

Vision for EAA237’s future: To educate youth through aviation via a Build-A-Plane program, and expand EAA 237’s presence outside the airport boundaries allowing more people to experience aviation.

Vice President - John McClelland

John is a real estate investment manager who retired in 2022 following a 35-year career working for public pension funds in California. He currently serves on a couple of boards that serve that industry.

Born and raised in California, John was exposed to aviation early in his life. His father was a pilot in the Navy during the Korean conflict, flying more than 100 combat missions in carrier-based F4U Corsairs. John flew many hours “right seat” with his dad when he was a boy and earned his pilot certificate in 2014. He is a member of Yankee Flying Club and enjoys flying Young Eagles.  John is also an active volunteer at AirVenture, both on the flight line marshalling aircraft and manning the tower in the Warbirds area.

Vision for EAA237’s future: Expand membership, encourage ongoing learning and member interaction, and inspire youth-orientated and community interest in aviation.

Secretary - PingPing He

PingPing is currently a Cybersecurity consultant at CLA. Her interest and appreciation in aviation started at a young age when her father would take her to various museums around Minnesota. She was introduced to general aviation, EAA, and EAA Chapter 237 by a friend and immediately fell in love after volunteering with Chapter 237 members at the Kermit Weeks Hangar before her first AirVenture in 2023.

Inspired during AirVenture to pursue her Private Pilot’s License but didn’t know where to start, PingPing sought guidance and was introduced to Cheryl Daml and the Minnesota Ninety-Nines (MN99s). Following this connection, she obtained her student pilot's license and commenced training under Cheryl's mentorship in a Piper Warrior II. Currently, PingPing is a student pilot and member of North Star Flyers, a member of the Minnesota 99s, and EAA Chapter 237. PingPing is currently serving as the Social Media Chair for the Minnesota 99s and is often found volunteering at their various events. She also supports EAA Chapter 237 through regular volunteer work with Young Eagles and fulfills the role of newsletter writer and editor.

Outside of aviation, PingPing is a member of the first violins in the Mississippi Valley Orchestra. When not working, attending rehearsals, flying, or volunteering, she enjoys spending time with her pets, listening to music, crafting, reading, and hiking.

Treasurer - Mark Heule

Mark is a Veterinarian who has been retired since late 2021.He and his wife owned the Veterinary Center on Main in Osseo for 27years.
 
Mark joined EAA and the Chapter in 1989 after a spontaneous flight in an Ercoupe given by Chapter member Dick McKenney. He earned his PP certificate in 2011 and LSRM A certificate in 2022.  Mark became Treasurer in 2012 with the checkbook, credit card and a few bank statements handed to him. He keeps the Chapters fillings with the IRS and MN SOS current and keeps a ledger of Chapter transactions, makes bank deposits, and makes sure the bills are paid. He also checks for mail twice a week.
 
Vision for EAA237's future: To have a Build-a-Plane program and a hangar to build airplanes and teach young people about aviation.

Board Member - Michael Grzincich

Michael is a Cybersecurity and Networking faculty member at Anoka-Ramsey Community College and co-runs an IT support / MSP company with his wife.  He’s from the Iron Range, moved to the Twin Cities after high school, pursued a number of careers before going back to school and earning his degrees.

He’s been a member of EAA237 for since about 2012 and is active in the Young Eagles program flying his Cessna 172.  Michael joined our Board shortly after becoming our Young Eagles Coordinator.

Vision for EAA237’s future:  Expand community and youth outreach to engage our neighbors in the power and freedom of aviation.

Board Member - Charles Jasicki

Chuck is currently an Accountant and Financial Planner. His interest in aviation started at 14 with a ride in a Cherokee by his uncle. He started flying at 15, soloed at 16 and was licensed shortly after his 17^th Birthday. (The weather didn’t cooperate in January). He attended the University of Minnesota and earned a degree in Chemistry from the Institute of Technology. Through his educational career, he continued to earn ratings and build flight time. Many weekends were spent in Baldwin, WI flying skydivers. After College he went on to fly professionally for 17 years. Starting in a Beech 1900, then moving to the Embraer Brasilia with Great Lakes Airlines, then finally to the Boeing 727 with Champion Airlines. In 2008 when Champion Airlines went out of business, he moved into the family accounting business for a better quality of life. He attended his first AirVenture in 1984 and started volunteering in 2018. He started building a Van’s RV-7 in 2017 and is nearing completion.

Vision for EAA237’s future: To continue to support all aspects of aviation especially to the youth. If an organization doesn’t encourage young people to get involved it will die!