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August Monthly Luncheon 2025

August 12, 2025 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM (CDT)

Description



Our WIBA luncheon is a great time to network with other like-minded business leaders, enjoy a buffet lunch and hear from local speakers. This month we will hear from Melinda Laubach-Hock, Ph.D. Director of NIAR.

As the NIAR Director of Sustainment, Melinda Laubach-Hock oversees teardown and inspection programs, airframe and ground vehicle digital twin programs, and research programs designed to integrate emerging technologies into sustainment environments, particularly military depots. Since 2002, Melinda has held various leadership roles within NIAR overseeing programs with sustainment objectives to support general aviation airframes and military airframes including B-1, B-52, C-5, C-130, F-16, F-18, F-35, KC-135, T-34, T-38, and UH-60 among others.

Prior to joining NIAR, Melinda worked for Cessna Aircraft Company and NASA while earning her BS in Aerospace Engineering. Since joining NIAR, Melinda has earned her MS and PhD in Aerospace Engineering from Wichita State University.


Location

The Ninth Floor Club + Venue

  • Parking is available on the upper levels of the parking garage located west of Broadway.
  • Any space not marked RESERVED is available for your use.
  • Access the building through the covered walkway on the 3rd level of the garage.
  • There is a $1.00 parking fee (cash only) when exiting the parking garage.

Pricing

$25 members

$50 Non-members

*Tickets are non-refundable or transferrable

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Contact Information

Wichita Independent Business Association
Name: Jennifer Willits
Phone: (316) 201-3264
Email: jennifer@wiba.org
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