Jon Helminiak

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Founder and President @ Milwaukee, WI, US
Milwaukee, WI, US
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Greater Milwaukee, United States
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About Jon Helminiak

GENERAL SPECIALTIES: Nonprofit Chief Executive with primary focus in aviation, inspirational speaking, author of six published books, biographer, historian, pioneering wilderness and international travel-adventure, single and multi-engine instrument rated pilot of 34 years with more than 2500 hours of pilot-in-command time, international scuba diver, photographer, non-profit organization consultant in the areas of financial development, capital campaign and strategic planning.Aviation executive, aviation air show coordinator, on-camera television talent and video production writer, kayaker, canoeist, non-profit entrepreneur, Founder and Director of the Hmong T-28 Exhibit Project honoring the Hmong pilots who flew in the U.S. Secret War in Laos. Founder of the North Central Airlines Commemorative Exhibit including the acquisition of a Douglas DC-3 aircraft flown by North Central from 1953-1964. Founder of the Great Lakes Air Museum. Former Executive Director of the Tunison Foundation which owns and operates the WWII D-day veteran aircraft "Placid Lassie" , the lead aircraft of the D-day Squadron, a flight of 16. C-47 aircraft from the U.S. to Normandy to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-day on June 6, 2019, and the 70th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift.

Jon Helminiak's Current Company Details
Great Lakes Aviation Museum and Conference Center

Great Lakes Aviation Museum And Conference Center

Founder and President
Milwaukee, WI, US
Jon Helminiak Work Experience Details
  • Great Lakes Aviation Museum And Conference Center
    Founder And President
    Great Lakes Aviation Museum And Conference Center
    Milwaukee, Wi, Us
  • The Tunison Foundation
    Executive Director
    The Tunison Foundation Jul 2018 - Present
    Ct, Wi, Fl, Az
    Chief Executive for a nonprofit foundation that owns and operates a World War II C-47 Aircraft. In June, 2019, the Tunison Foundation also led the D-day Squadron, a flight of 15 WWII C-47 aircraft from the U.S. to Normandy, France, to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-day in June, 2019. We then flew on to Germany and led the commemorative flying in honor of the 70th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift. The hero of the Berlin Airlift, Col. Gail Halvorsen, the "Berlin Candy Bomber" , was an honorary crew member aboard our C-47 during the celebration events. We were greeted by as many as 60,000 people at each stop.
  • Great Lakes Aviation Museum And Conference Center
    Founder And President
    Great Lakes Aviation Museum And Conference Center Jan 2017 - Present
    Waukesha, Wisconsin
    Collaborating with leaders in the public and private sectors, the Great Lakes Air Museum and Conference Center will serve the convention and aviation needs of southeast Wisconsin and northeastern Illinois. Designed by HGA Architects, the multi-million dollar facility will be located at the Waukesha County Airport, west of Milwaukee, WI. Future plans include an aviation themed hotel adjacent to the museum and conference center. Please see website for more details.
  • Adventure Quest Productions
    President
    Adventure Quest Productions Jul 2006 - Present
    Inspirational speaking, author of six published books, aviation, photographer, exploratory wilderness travel and promoting the value of international and wilderness experiences for youth and adults as a part of overall character development. Nonprofit entrepreneur. Please see company website for details.
  • Biographer/Author/Historian
    Author
    Biographer/Author/Historian May 2004 - Present
    Anywhere
    Author of six published books in the genres of history, biography and travel narrative. Recently completed a 120,000 word biography of Terry J. Kohler. entitled INVERTED CLIMB.
  • Aviation Heritage Center Of Wisconsin
    Executive Director
    Aviation Heritage Center Of Wisconsin Apr 2011 - Aug 2017
    Sheboygan Falls, Wi
    Leding the implimentation and development of a $2.1 million expansion to the exhibits and facility of the Aviation Hertiqge Center of Wisconsin. Also founded and directed the Hmong T-28 Exhibit Project - the acquisition and restoration of a North American T-28 aircraft to honor the Hmong who flew it during the U.S. Secret War in Laos from 1967-1975. Also founded the nation's only commemorative exhibit to North Central Airlines including the restoration of a Douglas DC-3 aircraft the flew for North Central Airlines from 1954-1968.
  • Lauritzen & Associates
    Senior Consultant
    Lauritzen & Associates Jan 2009 - Apr 2014
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    Senior consultant retained by nonprofit organizations to assist with capital campaign feasibility studies; board development, education and training; constituent building; capital, major gifts and endowment campaigns; annual campaigns; planned giving; corporate sponsorships; special events, donor acquisition and project management.
  • Bonanza Aviation Llc
    Vice President
    Bonanza Aviation Llc Jan 2006 - Mar 2014
    Greater Milwaukee Area
    Vice president of Bonanza Aviation LLC, a company devoted to instruction and pilot proficiency in the historic and classic Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft.
  • Pax Media Corporation
    Chief Operating Officer
    Pax Media Corporation Jun 2010 - Jun 2012
    COO, writer and on-camera host for Pax Media Corporation, a company that produced and marketed short documentary films specifically for non-profit organizations. The films are designed to creatively and powerfully summarize the organization's mission to enhance visibility, memberships and development goals.
  • University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee
    Assistant Chancellor, Development & Alumni Relations
    University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee Sep 1993 - May 2001
    Greater Milwaukee Area
    Chief Executive Officer of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Foundation and UWM Alumni Association , responsible for a staff of 24 and an annual budget of $3 million. Worked with the boards of each organization to raise $11 million in annual support, manage the Foundation assets of $36 million, and to develop and implement alumni programs and publications.
  • University Of Wisconsin Foundation
    Director Of Development, College Of Letters & Science
    University Of Wisconsin Foundation Sep 1985 - Sep 1993
    Via nationwide and overseas assignments, raised $4 million annually for the College of Letters & Science at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Worked with the college's highest ranking alumni in the private and public sectors. Organized and led the College's successful $40 million capital campaign. Appointed the first Director of Asian Development. Met with business and government leaders in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Bangkok and Singapore to create a university program for major gift development.
  • Manito-Wish Ymca
    Assistant Executive Director
    Manito-Wish Ymca Jan 1980 - Jan 1985
    Boulder Junction, Wisconsin
    Acting Executive Director in 1981, Director of Marketing, Summer Program Director.

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On Camera Non Profits Television Financial Development Video Production Author Aviation Wilderness Leadership Public Speaking Motivational Speaking Nonprofits Marketing Strategic Planning Event Management Fundraising Training Board Development Project Management Economic Development Community Outreach Entrepreneurship Leadership Social Media Program Management Public Relations

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