Sharon Pinkerton was named senior vice president, legislative and regulatory policy for Airlines for
America (A4A) in February 2011, and leads policy development on legislative and regulatory matters,
working with Capitol Hill and the administration.

Ms. Pinkerton joined A4A as vice president, government affairs in April 2006, where she was responsible for overseeing all aviation-related issues before federal, state and local governments. Before joining A4A, she served as assistant administrator for aviation policy, planning and environment at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Prior to her appointment at FAA, Pinkerton was transportation counsel to House Aviation Subcommittee Chairman John L. Mica (R-Fla.) and served on Capitol Hill for nearly 10 years. She began her professional career at Price Waterhouse.

A native of Vero Beach, Fla., Pinkerton received a Bachelor of Science degree from Cedarville College in
Ohio, and earned a law degree from the University of Florida. Pinkerton is also a Certified Public
Accountant.