No more Chad?

[Bob Collins]

Chad Jensen has done a great job getting homebuilders front-and-center again at EAA. And a big deal was made of it a year or so ago when he was elevated to a senior management position. He's been very active at getting homebuilder concerns aired and also providing good tips, getting the Experimenter back going again etc.

So it's a real shock to find out that EAA fired Chad on Friday.

I wish him the best; he's a good man.

[Unwiredone]

Any intel as to why this occurred?

[Hal Bryan]

Guys, I can't, and, more importantly, won't say much, but any action along these lines would be strictly a personnel decision, and has absolutely no reflection on Chad's performance in his multiple areas of responsibility. In addition, this in absolutely no way indicates any change in direction on the part of EAA with respect to what I hope all of you are seeing as our renewed "balance" in terms of focus on homebuilding, the relaunch of Experimenter, our reinforced commitment to SportAir workshops, etc.

On a personal note, Chad is a great friend, and a highly competent and respected colleague, and none of us wish him anything but the best regardless of his future direction.

[gbrasch]

This is a big loss to EAA!

[Bill Greenwood]

Hal, please give Chad my best and tell him to phone me if he needs anything. Eaa has the phone or it is in informaition.

I rarely have occasion to phone EAA directly, but I needed to just last week. The person that they referred me to was Chad. He was exceptionaly helpful, polite, and friendly. He took care of what I needed and even sent me an email in order to make it easier for me.That was Thursday the 14th.

AFTER THAT CONVERSATION I HAD A GOOD FEELING TOWARD EAA; IT REALLY DID FEEL THAT I WAS PART OF THE GROUP AND NOT JUST US MEMBERS VS THOSE IN THE ADMINISTRATION. Just 2 hours ago I was sitting at the joiners table at breakfast and met a couple who summer in Wisconsin and I was telling them about EAA and that they should visit.
CHAD SEEMED EXACTLY THE TYPE OF PERSON WE NEEDED.

And Hal, if you can't tell us why, can you at least tell us who was the one who fired him?


SO NOW HE IS GONE, AND WE DON'T KNOW WHY, ONLY THAT HE WAS FIRED.

I AM REALLY UNHAPPY ABOUT THIS, AND ONCE MORE HAVE DOUBTS ABOUT WHAT SEEMS TO BE THE NEW EAA.

I don't want to jump to conclusions, but right now it feels like P R wise that EAA is about one notch above Carnival Cruise Lines.

[Hal Bryan]

Hal, please give Chad my best and tell him to phone me if he needs anything. Eaa has the phone or it is in informaition.

I will do that, Bill - thank you.

[Mike Switzer]

I AM REALLY UNHAPPY ABOUT THIS

You aren't the only one.

[Flyfalcons]

Guys, I can't, and, more importantly, won't say much, but any action along these lines would be strictly a personnel decision, and has absolutely no reflection on Chad's performance in his multiple areas of responsibility. In addition, this in absolutely no way indicates any change in direction on the part of EAA with respect to what I hope all of you are seeing as our renewed "balance" in terms of focus on homebuilding, the relaunch of Experimenter, our reinforced commitment to SportAir workshops, etc.

On a personal note, Chad is a great friend, and a highly competent and respected colleague, and none of us wish him anything but the best regardless of his future direction.

Odd, I thought this was an organization by the membership and for the membership. I'm struggling to find a reason to renew anymore.

[pacerpilot]

Odd, I thought this was an organization by the membership and for the membership. I'm struggling to find a reason to renew anymore.

After reading the magazine lately I'm finding it difficult tp renew as well. It seems the "EAA" is fast becoming "GAA". Lots of stories on factory built planes and kits but very light on true building info. The tips articles are great but there's not enough in my opinion. Maybe if Chad starts writing articles on biz jets and glass cockpits he can get his job back?

[rwanttaja]

Was it an individual action, or part of another round of layoffs?

Ron Wanttaja