W. Clay Derryberry

A proud son of Lewisburg, Tennessee, his aviation career spans many years.  His life-long contributions to aviation are significant. He was named 1990 Airport Manager of the Year for serving Lewisburg’s Ellington Field and he served for many years on the TDOT Airports Advisory Committee and as a Board Member of the Tennessee Aviation Association.  Clay is a retired Lt. Colonel and Chaplain in the Civil Air Patrol; a Air Transport Rated Pilot; Flight Instructor in fixed and rotary wing aircraft, an A&P Technician with Inspection Authorization; a long serving member of the Board pf Directors of the Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame and Emcee of its annual Gala.