Guam’s lieutenant governor Joshua Tenorio has been elected chairman of the executive board of the Aerospace States Association, a national nonprofit advocating for aerospace and aviation policy across all 50 states, territories, and tribal nations. 

Founded in 1993, the ASA focuses on advancing science research and promoting aerospace interests at the state and territorial level. Speaking during a video conference with ASA leadership, Tenorio said the organization is operating at a pivotal moment—marked by rapid technological advances and evolving global security challenges.

As chairman, Tenorio joins an executive board that includes lieutenant governors from Oklahoma and New Mexico, along with leaders from tribal government and the private sector. He emphasized that Guam’s strategic location places it on the front line of security issues in the Asia-Pacific, while also positioning the island at the forefront of emerging aerospace and missile defense technologies.

Tenorio added that ASA priorities—ranging from aviation and aerospace business expansion to workforce development and research—directly extend to Guam. The association’s membership includes lieutenant governors, governor-appointed delegates, state lawmakers, and representatives from academia, industry, and allied organizations.