President

Aidan Fritzler

Hey guys! My name is Aidan Fritzler, and I currently serve as your UA AIAA President this school year. I am a junior studying Aerospace Engineering, and I am originally from Minooka, Illinois.

In my free time, I love playing guitar in local bands and trumpet in the Pride of Arizona, as well as exploring the outdoors. I am also a member of the Wildcat Rocket Engineering Club, who work on liquid rocketry and share a lab space with us!

My love for aviation was instilled in me by my dad, who took private flying lessons and always encouraged me to be curious about the way things worked! I’ve loved being able to deliver superb technical and professional development skills to our members this year with the help of our amazing board! Bear Down!

VICE President

William Rossi

Secretary

Jay Reichle

Hey, my name is Jay Reichle and I am this year’s UA AIAA Secretary! I am a junior majoring in Aerospace Engineering and minoring in Mathematics and Music.

I’m from Long Island, New York, and I initially came to the U of A to study physics and astronomy. I’ve always been fascinated by space and the idea of uncovering the laws of the universe. Over my two years here, I’ve become especially interested in spaceflight and aviation, and have since switched my focus to aerospace.

Outside of class, I play trumpet in the Pride of Arizona Marching Band and the Wind Symphony. I love playing music and learning new instruments! I’m excited to connect more with all of you as we continue with the 25-26 school year!

TREASURER

Subhana Snigdha

Hi everyone! I am Subhana Snigdha, and I am serving as the Treasurer for UA AIAA this year. I am a senior studying Aerospace Engineering and I am from Rangpur, Bangladesh.

I joined AIAA to build and fly cool things, but it’s the people and their passion that made me want to stick around! I love traveling, planes, and the ocean. Bear Down!!

CORPORATE OUTREACH CHAIR

Jacob Agcaoili

My name is Jacob Agcaoili, and I am UA AIAA’s Outreach Chair! I am a senior majoring in Aerospace Engineering. I was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. My hobbies include playing video games, reading manga, and sleeping. Outside of UA AIAA, I am going to be joining the Arizona Consulting Club this coming year so I can learn more skills that would help me as the Outreach Chair.

I did not have a particular interest in Aerospace prior to college, but over the years spent here in Arizona I developed an interest in Aerospace structures and materials. For me, I believe that the study of materials in the Aerospace industry is the most interesting due to the wide range of research you can do. This year, I look forward to working with everyone and helping you on your journey to become engineers!

MARKETING DIRECTOR

Lily Sekosky

Hi everyone! My name is Lily Sekosky, and I am this year’s UA AIAA Marketing Director (hint: I’m the one who runs this website). I am currently a sophomore studying Aerospace Engineering with double minors in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics!

I was born and raised in Surprise, Arizona. In my free time, I love to paint, draw, crochet, and play the piano and ukulele. I also love to sing and watch Formula 1 (Max Verstappen for the win!). On campus, I am also a part of the Engineering Student Council, the UA Photography Club, and the UA NASA RASC-AL competition team!

I adored spaceflight long before I could spell the word! All of aerospace fascinates me, but I have a particular love for rockets and space travel. I have loved AIAA so far, and I am so happy to be your Marketing Director! Go cats!

MAJOR EVENTS COORDINATOR

Jack Menn

My name is Jack Menn, and I am the Events Coordinator for the AIAA planes and rockets club! I’m an aspiring mechanical engineer going into my 4th year. I am also a member of the U of A Mining Club/Mucking Team. Outside of school, I enjoy making costumes as well as brewing my own sarsaparilla and sodas. Looking forward to a great year ahead!

DBF PLANES COMPETITION LEAD

Etan Grant

Hello! My name is Etan Grant, and I am currently your Design/Build/Fly planes competition team (DBF) lead for the year. I’m from Los Angeles, and I am a junior in Aerospace Engineering. Outside of engineering, I sing, produce music, pet dogs, play games, and enjoy nature!

I’d love to answer any questions you have about AIAA, other enginering extracirriculars, or anything else. We have an exciting season ahead of us, and I’m happy to be a part of it!

IREC ROCKET COMPETITION LEAD

Noah Clark

Hey y’all! My name is Noah Clark, and I am this year’s Rocket Competition Team Lead. I am a junior double-majoring in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. I was born in Japan, but have lived in many states across the West Coast for most of my life where I now consider Idaho as home. I obviously love to build rockets, but I also love to snowboard, ride offroad vehicles through the mud, and fight with my crazy dog.

On campus, I am also a part of the liquid rocketry club where I also deal with leading the recovery of their rocket as well. What got me into aerospace and rocketry in particular was really a dream that I have had since I was a kid. I dreamed of seeing other planets and really the universe with my own eyes, not confined through a digital screen or stuck with a printed image.

I wanted to experience what was out there for myself, and I will push to help create vehicles that allow people to live out that same dream!

ROCKET SUB-TEAM LEAD

Brandon Chaloupka

Hello! My name is Brandon Chaloupka, and I’m excited to be your Rocket Lead for the 2025–2026 school year. I’m a sophomore majoring in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, and I’m originally from Phoenix, Arizona. Outside of AIAA, I’m part of the Club Tennis team and the Pride of Arizona marching band. My passion for aerospace comes from a fascination about the universe. Looking forward to an amazing year of rocketry, bear down!

ROCKET SUB-TEAM LEAD

Aaron Miller

Hello everyone! My name is Aaron Miller, and I am excited to be one of your UA AIAA Rocket Leads for the 25-26 school year! I am currently in my junior year of my Aerospace Engineering degree. I’ve been in Arizona most of my life, living in Lake Havasu City, but I have grown to love Tucson!

During my free time, I love to swim, surf, go to concerts, play soccer, and play video games. I am also a proud member of Blue Chip Leadership and the Wildcat Gaming Club on campus!

I have been interested in rocketry from a young age and wanted to be a part of pushing humanity closer to the stars. I can’t wait to share my passion with all of you! Bear Down!

PLANES SUB-TEAM LEAD

Hailey Davis

Hi everyone! My name is Hailey Davis, and I am a Planes Co-Lead for AIAA this year. I am a senior majoring in Aerospace Engineering, and my hometown is Erie, Colorado. During my free time I love to weight lift, practice Muay Thai, and ski once I’m home! I also started getting into running this summer!

Last year, I was apart of the DBF team and I dipped my toe in the rocket side by completing my first beta rocket! Additionally, I have always been an aviation/aero nerd and loved to explore aerospace museums.

I have been apart of AIAA since my freshman year and I love to see the club’s growth throughout the years. I enjoy being apart of the UofA’s student chapter and love to share that joy till graduation. Bear down and go Cats!

PLANES SUB-TEAM LEAD

Edmund Chang

Hello everyone! My name is Edmund Chang, and I am one of your AIAA Planes Co-Leads this year! I am currently a junior majoring in Aerospace Engineering and minoring in Mathematics. I was born in Seremban, Malaysia, but I moved to the United States when I was 5.

I have a long list of hobbies, but my current ones are boxing, rock climbing (V7 on a good day), playing a bunch of instruments, eating good food, reading, and traveling. Before becoming your Planes Co-Lead, I was an intern and the Fundraising Chair for the Filipino American Student Association.

I actually got into planes because I saw the movie “The Wind Rises.” Giovanni Battista Caproni is definitely my favorite character. I’m glad that I chose aerospace because I am certainly loving and enjoying every moment of it. My end goal is to work on manned spacecraft!