Lowell Sando

Secretary / Treasurer

Taught school for two years in Fullerton, CA. First computer programming job was in 1962 at Investor's Diversified. Grew fond of acronyms and abstractions. First programming project manager job was with UNIVAC at JPL in Pasadena, 1966. Then, VP Software Development for a computer company in MLPS called COMTEN in 1969. Founded Diversified Software (DSSI) in 1978. DSSI was (one of and perhaps) the most successful private software company in history. Profitable for 26 years of its 28 years existence.

Now "retired" and enjoying participating in some high-tech startups, more time with grandkids (13) and a little more time on the golf course. Travel frequently to Oklahoma, Missouri, Minnesota, Colorado to see kids, grandkids, and business interests. By the way, will be happy to host any Pilatus golfers who might like to stay an play at CordeValle here south of Silicon Valley (cordevalle.com).


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2009 Convention

Our 13th Annual Convention.

POPA 2009 is scheduled for June 4-7th. Our Convention will be held in Memphis, Tennessee at the historical Peabody in downtown Memphis. Our host FBO will be Wilson Air Center.

Showalter Flying Service

Showalter Flying Service When a POPA member presents his membership card at the Showalter front desk, they will received an automatic .60 cent per gallon discount off of their current retail fuel price. NO MINIMUM!

PC-12 Customer Support

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