About Us

How Do We Do What We Do, And Who is Doing It?

Read this to learn how the Mooney Caravan to Oshkosh Educational and Safety Foundation, a section 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is organized.

Mooney Caravan Leadership

• Mooney Caravan President: Chuck "Cowboy" Crinnian, chiefpilot_at_aviationdoc.net
• Mooney Caravan Vice President: Bret "Whitey" Lowell, whitey@mooneycaravan.org
• FAA Liaison and Secretary: Dave "Raptor" Piehler, davep_at_aviating.com
• Mooney Caravan Treasurer: Robert "Hoser" Davis, rdavis_at_hotmail.com
• Safety and Operations Director: Larry "Joker" Brennan, joker@mooneycaravan.org
• Sponsor/Promotion Committee Chair/Board Member: Wayne "Gorilla" Morris, wayne_at_heargearok.com
• Board Member: Paul "Rocket" Steen, psteen_at_gmail.com
• Board Member: James "Pepper" Oliphant, oliphantbandguy_at_gmail.com
• Board Member: Chris "Toro" Shopperly: chris_at_southridgepetro.com
• Board Member: Adam "Sled" Carney: adam_at_mooney8wm.com
• Board Member: Dan "Clippy" Driscoll, clippy@mooneycaravan.org
• Board Member: Mike "Spaz" LaPaglia, spaz@mooneycaravan.org
• MSN FBO/MSN Local Arrangements: Jason "Wojo" Wojteczko, jasonwojo_at_msn.com

Squadron Leaders

• Best Coast Squadron: Larry "Joker" Brennan: joker_at_mooneycaravan.org
• Flying Monkeys: James "Pepper" Oliphant, oliphantbandguy_at_gmail.com
• Gunfighters Squadron: Chuck "Cowboy" Crinnian, chiefpilot_at_aviationdoc.net
• Mid-Atlantic Group: Adam "Sled" Carney, adam_at_mooney8wm.com
• Northern FLights Squadron: John "Coppertone" Bowden, johnlbowden46_at_gmail.com
• Rocky Mountain Squadron: Austin "Catcher" Byrd, byrdflyr_at_outlook.com
• Texas Wing: Bucko "Sandman" Strehlow, bucko.strehlow_at_gmail.com

Council of Elders

A distinguished and reserved group, the "Council of Elders" serves as an advisory board to the Mooney Caravan. Its members include the only two individuals to complete every Caravan to date (marked by *). One candidate for admission is nominated each year. Membership is earned by successfully serving as a formation Caravan Lead.

• 2023: Wayne "Gorilla" Morris
• 2022: Bret "Whitey" Lowell
• 2021: Bucko "Sandman" Strehlow
• 2019: Adam "Sled" Carney
• 2018: Chris "Toro" Shopperly
• 2017: Larry "Joker" Brennan
• 2016: Chuck "Cowboy" Crinnian
• 2015: James "Pepper" Oliphant *
• 2014: Dave "Raptor" Piehler *
• 2013: Darwin "Hot Dog" Puls
• 2012: Rob "Slick" Higgins

Rookie of the Year

Caravan leadership has recognized a first-time Caravan'er who, through their efforts, flying skills, and/or enthusiasm, has earned coveted ROY recognition and the "Alpha-2" slot in this years Caravan line-up. The following pilots are so recognized:

• 2023: Paul Maxwell
• 2022: Marc "Rash" Breen
• 2021: Marc "SAR" Johnson
• 2019: Mat "Biggsy" Biggs
• 2018: Pia Bergqvist
• 2017: Mike "Polecat" Reed
• 2016: Dallas "Puddles" Ashley
• 2015: Janet "Snoopy" Denton
• 2014: Bucko "Sandman" Strehlow
• 2013: Phil "Buzz" Verghese