February 4, 2025
Lt. Governor Howie Morales Elected to National Aerospace States Association (ASA) Executive Board, Helping Advance Jobs & Key New Mexico Industry
(Santa Fe, NM) – Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales has been elected to the executive committee of the Aerospace States Association (ASA), a national organization working to advance aerospace and aviation in member states and throughout the nation. Morales will serve as Secretary of the association, along with Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears of Virginia as Chair, Lt. Governor Josh Tenorio of Guam as Vice Chair, and Mal McGhee of the Poarch Creek Tribe as Treasurer. ASA promotes New Mexico and other states, territories, and Tribe-based perspectives in federal aerospace & aviation policy development.
“I am honored to be selected to serve on the leadership team of the Aerospace States Association, a nation-wide organization of leaders whose work positively impacts our own state. New Mexico is a trailblazer in aerospace industry, business and job development. Our broad skies and endless horizons inspired us to build the world’s first purpose-built commercial spaceport, Spaceport America, a success story. The dream of opening access to space to all citizens is now a reality that was first made possible in New Mexico. Aerospace also ignites children’s minds powerfully. ASA’s commitment to growing STEM education in classrooms, and its push to expand access to space for everyone are major reasons I have been active in ASA since the beginning of my term as Lt. Governor. I look forward to helping to boost this exciting industry and great education outreach programs for students,” said Lt. Governor Howie Morales.
The Aerospace States Association (ASA) is a non-partisan 501c (3) organization comprised of Lieutenant Governors, Governor appointed delegates, state legislators, territorial and Tribal government representatives and associate members from aerospace organizations and academia working to advance aerospace and aviation in member states and throughout the nation. ASA is the only aerospace advocacy organization promoting State, territory, and Tribe based perspectives in federal aerospace & aviation policy development.
In addition to being significant employers and economic drivers within the state, New Mexico’s aerospace businesses are proving to be committed and generous corporate citizens. They are helping fight the wildfires. Lockheed and other ASA members are deploying assets to help combat recent fires in New Mexico and in California, for instance.
“Not only established companies are making waves in New Mexico’s aerospace industry. The state’s startup scene is thriving, with new companies developing innovative new technologies and business models. Our universities and research centers are also contributing to the industry’s growth, conducting cutting-edge research and educating the next generation of aerospace professionals. New Mexico is fortunate to have such a significant aerospace influence in our state, and with strong support from the State, the industry is thriving today and can continue to provide high-paying jobs, long-term investment, and positive impact to our state for decades to come,” Morales added.
Visit www.aerostates.org for more information on the Aerospace States Association.
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