Congratulations to Cindy Schreiber-Beck, North Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame’s 50th Inductee
Cindy Schreiber-Beck, Executive Director of the North Dakota Agricultural Aviation Association (NDAAA), has been selected as the 50th inductee to the North Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame. The honor recognizes individuals who have significantly contributed to the growth, development, and promotion of aviation in North Dakota.
Cindy was born on December 13th, 1954, and grew up on a farm near Foxhome, Minnesota. After graduating from Campbell High School, she earned a degree in Speech and Language Pathology from Moorhead State University and served students primarily in Minnesota. However, aviation eventually became her focus.
In 1982, Cindy married the late Gerry Beck, and together they operated Tri-State Aviation in Wahpeton, ND, at that time an aerial spraying and fixed based operation. Cindy continued the company after Gerry died in 2007, and in 2017 successfully transitioned the company to new ownership, securing its legacy.
Cindy has volunteered as the Executive Director for the NDAAA for nearly four decades. She has tirelessly advocated for agricultural aviation at the state and national levels, convened with policymakers, organized conferences, and collaborated with neighboring states to establish the Tri-State Agricultural Aviation Convention. Her leadership was pivotal during events such as the September 11, 2001, aviation shutdown. Under her guidance, the NDAAA has maintained financial stability, strong membership, and an influential public presence.
Nationally, Cindy was active in the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) and Women of the NAAA (WNAAA). She assisted in developing an educational curriculum introducing students to agricultural aviation, earning her the NAAA Most Active Woman Award in 1989.
Beginning in 2015, Cindy was elected to the North Dakota House of Representatives and serves on the Education and Agriculture Committees. Her legislative work supports initiatives tied to aviation, innovation, agriculture, and education. Read more about Cindy here.
The induction banquet ceremony will occur in Fargo, ND, at the annual “Fly North Dakota” Conference on Tuesday, March 4. Congratulations, Cindy!