Ed Montanari
Principal, Shumaker Advisors, Chairman, Advanced Air Mobility Task Force, Former Member St Petersburg City Council, Air Force Veteran, Former American Airlines pilot.
- Role
- Principal at Shumaker Advisors
- Location
- Tampa, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ed Montanari
Principal, Shumaker Advisors, experienced public servant, aviation specialist, and military veteran with a proven record at the intersection of aviation, advanced air mobility, economic development, and public policy. Currently serving as Chairman of the Advanced Air Mobility Task Force for the City of St. Petersburg, helping guide the city’s strategy for next-generation aviation and transportation technologies.Served two terms as a St. Petersburg City Council Member, chaired multiple committees overseeing workforce development, infrastructure, finance, legislative affairs, and investment oversight. Known for collaborative leadership, data-driven decision-making, and delivering long-term economic value for communities.A retired American Airlines pilot, former U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter pilot, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University graduate, I bring operational aviation experience, policy expertise, and executive leadership to complex challenges.
Experience
Principal
Jan 2026 — Present · St. Petersburg, FL, US
Education
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
B.S., Aeronautical Science
1977 — 1981
Skills
- Fundraising
- Leadership Development
- Program Management
- Air Force
- Operations Management
- Piloting
- Strategic Planning
- Charter
- Flight Planning
- Negotiation
- Politics
- Event Management
- Flight Training
- Government
- Nonprofits
- Public Speaking
- Airport Management
- Cfi
- Commercial Aviation
- Event Planning
- Airports
- Non-Profits
- Flight Safety
- Human Factors
- Public Policy
- Aircraft
- Command
- Customer Service
- Aviation
- Policy
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