Meet the club leadership team

Jeremiah Bess

Jeremiah Bess

Club President

Jeremiah (“JB”) has been a commercial rated pilot since 2003 and was working towards a life as a professional pilot when life plans changed. Now he flies for the challenge and fun that aviation can bring as a hobby. JB has been a club member since 2022.

Dustin Woodhouse

Dustin Woodhouse

Founder | Treasurer | CFI

Dustin founded the EIFC in 2019, and has almost 2 decades of experience managing large flying clubs. He’s a skilled CFI with a commitment to safety.  His original dream of creating a club with an airplane for every mission came closer to fruition in 2023 when the club purchased a Bonanza V35!  He is passionate about the club and its mission to provide affordable and safe aircraft to its members. When time, weather, and budget allow, you’ll find him exploring the Idaho backcountry in the club 182.  He is also certificated in the weight-shift-control category and is a passionate trike pilot!

Zachary Powell

Zachary Powell

Safety Officer

Works as a flight paramedic on medical helicopters and airplanes. With his unique blend of medical expertise and a passion for aviation, Zach is dedicated to promoting safety and emergency preparedness at EIFC. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys exploring Eastern Idaho’s landscapes through general aviation, camping, and photography.

Zach and his wife, along with their two cats, are proud residents of Eastern Idaho where they have lived for 2 years. Zach is proud to share his passion with others in the GA community. 

William (Bill) Morrow

William (Bill) Morrow

Board Member

A new-comer to General Aviation, Bill has worked close to aircraft in the USAF as a Weapons Loader. He went on to have a 40-year career in “electrical generation” (ie hydro power, power plants, etc) that took him to live in 3 different states across the US. He retired in 2013 and moved with his wife to Rigby ID.

In 2023 Bill accepted an invitation by a friend to attend a local aviation event, where he took a discovery flight. He was hooked!  He started his training in the following months, and is currently coming up on his first solo flight.  Bill should be an inspiration to anyone who thinks it’s too late to start a new chapter. 

Ryan Webster

Ryan Webster

Vice President

Richard Zimmerman

Richard Zimmerman

Maintenance Officer | CFII

Richard recently joined the club in 2023 after retiring from a thirty year career in wildland fire. He is a current CFII with Bravo 6 Flight Academy while also instructing for the club. Any time not flying you can find him outside on a mountain bike, floating a river, or skiing, depending on the season. 

Rick Excell

Rick Excell

Secretary

Rick fulfilled a life long dream to fly airplanes at the age of 38. He finally finished his training and was fully licensed shortly after his 40th birthday, and loves to fly purely for recreation. There’s no better flight than around Palisades in the Fall when the leaves are turning. When not flying, Rick loves to travel and play golf with his wife. They’ve played golf together in 27 states, and will get the other 23 as time allows.