Industry Advisory Board
MAJOR JULIAN L. HARDEN
BOARD CHAIR
Major Julian L. Harden is a son of Birmingham, Alabama, and a graduate of Ramsey High School. He then attended Tuskegee University, where he was commissioned through the Tiger Battalion into the United States Army as a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) pilot. Major Harden continued his professional studies, obtaining his master’s degree in Executive Leadership from Georgetown University. This fifteen-year combat veteran currently serves as a passenger-carrying airline pilot. Major Harden brings with him professional acumen, drone/unmanned aerial vehicle experience, and aircraft maintenance knowledge. Moreover, his insight into military aviation operations, married with his proficiency operating in the national airspace system, makes him a highly sought-after subject matter expert in the aviation industry. As such, Major Harden desires to provide mentorship and pathways to young aviators and aviation professionals.
LT COL. E.T. BROWN, III, RET.
E.T. co-founded Micro National, Inc. and later served as president of Unitrade Systems of North America, Inc. and Norcom, Inc. He was asked to join the administration of his alma mater, Indian Springs School, as Director of Technology and then as Director of Admissions, serving for 13 years. He then joined Advent Episcopal School in downtown Birmingham for 12 years as Director of Technology and Director of Facilities.
As an educator, E.T. discovered that there are few things more gratifying than lighting the fire in a student that sets them off on their life’s journey. He has always been enamored by aviation and is honored to serve on the Advisory Board of such a school where life-long passions will be lit.