Tyson W. Email & Phone Number

Tyson is an entrepreneur, co-founder of ForeFlight (CEO for 15 years), the market leading provider of critically-acclaimed, essential Integrated Flight Application software for aviation where he remains an Executive Advisor.Since the founding in the founders' garages in 2007, the company has grown into a multi-national operation with offices globally and become one of the most recognizable brands in aviation. ForeFlight serves personal, business, military, and commercial flight operations around the world. ForeFlight has been frequently recognized for the impact it has made improving safety of flight. ForeFlight is a four-time recipient of the Flying Magazine Editor's Choice Award, recipient of the Plane & Pilot Platinum Award, and recipient of the Aviation Week Laurette Award for best new product. ForeFlight was acquired by Boeing in 2019. In 2018, Tyson and Co-Founder Jason Miller were presented the Eren Ozmen Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the Living Legends of Aviation for their achievements.In 2019, Tyson and Jason were awarded the prestigious General Aviation Safety Award by the Aircraft Owners and Pilot’s Association (AOPA) for measurably improving the safety of flight. In 2021, Tyson was inducted into the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame and along with Jason received the Godfry L. Cabot Award from the Aero Club of New England for making a unique, significant, and unparalleled contribution to advance and foster aviation.In 2023, Tyson received the National Aviation Hall of Fame's Neil Armstrong Award Outstanding Achievement Award for exceptional aviation performance of national or international significance.Tyson serves on the boards of Surfline, Natural Atlas, and the National Business Aviation Association. Tyson previously served on the General Aviation Manufacturer's Association Board for more than a decade as well as the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum board. Tyson is also does work to enhance airport safety through his participation in the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport Safety Task Force.Tyson is an active instrument-rated pilot and holds multiple jet aircraft type ratings.Tyson graduated from Trinity University Phi Beta Kappa with a BS in Computer Science and a BS in Accounting and Finance. Tyson also received an MBA with honors from Rice University’s MBA program.