Board of Directors

Mr. William Deaver is a public and government relations consultant and former newspaper editor, reporter, and publisher. He serves on numerous Boards including East Kern Economic Alliance, Mojave Chamber of Commerce and the Mojave Transportation Museum Foundation. Mr. Deaver is on the Board of Directors for the Kern Economic Development Council and is President of the Mojave Community Medical Center, Inc. Contact: bill@mojaveairport.com

Mr. David Evans is vice president and CFO of the Boardwalk Motor Car Group and president of Evans & Company, Inc., a CPA consulting firm in California City. David currently serves on a number of boards, and previously served as mayor of California City, president of the South East Kern Board of Realtors, and treasurer for the High Desert University Foundation. Additionally, David is an airline transport pilot and flight instructor. Contact: david@mojaveairport.com

Mr. Jim Balentine is the owner of two Radio Shack stores as well as the owner of Jim’s C.B. Radio and Electronics. He began his career in CB radio installation and repair. A long time resident of Mojave, he began flying light aircraft at the age of 14 and earned a private pilot’s certificate when he was 17 years old. He has served on the District Board since 1994. Contact: jim@mojaveairport.com

Mr. Terry Allred is a Retired High School Vocational Instructor of 37 years and California City resident since 1969. Mr. Allred also acquired a private pilot license in 1974. Recently, he joins Mojave Air & Space Port as a new Board Director on December 2016. Contact: terry@mojaveairport.com

Mission Statement: Foster and maintain our recognized aerospace presence with a principal focus as the world’s premier civilian aerospace test center while seeking compatibly diverse business and industry.

Mr. Andrew Parker has been the owner of Parker Construction Company for the past 16 years. He was previously the executive operations and safety officer for Cal-Ci-Co Rock Company. Mr. Parker is also on the Board of Trustees for the Mojave Unified School District and serves as a volunteer for a number of organizations around the community. He has been a licensed private pilot since 2001. Contact: andrew@mojaveairport.com

Mission Statement:
Foster and maintain our recognized aerospace presence with a principal focus as the world’s premier civilian aerospace test center while seeking compatibly diverse business and industry.