Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) |
Position |
| Bryan Moss |
President |
| Mark Burns |
President, Product Support |
| Dan Clare |
Chief Financial Officer |
| Joseph T. Lombardo |
Chief Operating Officer |
| Buddy Sams |
Senior Vice President |
| Dennis Stuligross |
Senior Vice President, Operations |
| Ira Berman |
Senior Vice President, Administration and General Counsel |
| Larry Flynn |
Senior Vice President, Marketing & Sales |
| Preston A. Henne |
Senior Vice President for Programs, Engineering and Test |
| Raynor B. Reavis |
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales |
| Bill Arrazola |
Regional Vice President, Latin America |
| Bill Shira |
Vice President, Marketing |
| Bill Skinner |
Vice President and Corporate Controller |
| Bill Williams |
Vice President, Matls |
| Greg Byrnes |
Vice President, Business Development |
| Herman Chai |
Regional Vice President, Far East Asia |
| Jason Akovenko |
Regional Vice President, Asia, Pacific |
| Jennifer Giffen Vadersen |
Vice President, Human Resources |
| Jim Dobbins |
Vice President, Key Accounts, West |
| Keith Nadolski |
Vice President, Key Accounts East |
| Matt Hartnett |
Vice President, Preowned Aircraft Sales |
| Richard Emery |
Vice President, New Business East and West |
| Russell Laughead |
Regional Vice President, Latin America |
| Scott Plumb |
Vice President, New Business West |
| Steve Jones |
Regional Vice President, Northern Europe |
| Tarek Ragheb |
Division Vice President, International Sales Europe, Middle East, Africa |
| Bill McLeod |
Sales Director |
| Brad Kraft |
Director, Completion Engineering |
| Brian Miller |
Director, Sales, Los Angeles |
| Brian Schank |
Director, Sales |
| Burke Oliver |
Sales Director |
| David Coppock |
Sales Director |
| Eric Conrad |
Sales Director |
| Eric Hanson |
Sales Director |
| Geoff Nye |
Sales Director, Mi, Oh, PA, Nj, Ny City |
| Greg Hammerstein |
Director, Field Service, Eis, Customer Program Management |
| Howard Modjeski II |
Sales Director |
| Jeff Cole |
Sales Director |
| Jeff Vilker |
Sales Director |
| Jeff Vilkers |
Director, Sales, Midwest US |
| Jim Guerin |
Sales Director |
| Jim Lewis |
Sales Director |
| Jim Ross |
Sales Director, Western United States, Central and South America, Australia and Asia |
| John Hodskins |
Sales Director |
| John Scherrer |
Sales Director |
| Marc Schneider |
Director, Services |
| Matt Huhn |
Director, Scheduling |
| Michael Felipe |
Director, Powerplant & Environ Control Sys |
| Michael P. Mena |
Director, Advanced Cockpit Programs |
| Mike Rose |
Sales Director, Ok, Tx |
| Mitch Choquette |
Director, Technical Services |
| Pat Franssen |
Sales Director |
| Paul Dellinger |
Director, Environ Health & Safety |
| Richard Milling |
Sales Director |
| Rick Pitner |
Sales Director, Fl |
| Robert Baugniet |
Director, Corp Communications |
| Scott Neal |
Sales Director |
| Sherman Griffith |
Sales Director, Tx |
| Steve DeLoach |
Director, Sales |
| Tray Crow |
Director, Completon Design |
| Wayne Oedewaldt |
Sales Director |
| Ben Weston |
Customer Program Manager |
| Bob Booth |
Customer Program Manager |
| Bob Reimer |
Customer Program Manager |
| Bob Rice |
Customer Program Manager |
| Carolyn White |
Customer Program Manager |
| Charles Yawn |
Reg Manager, Sales |
| Charlie DeMedio |
Senior Customer Program Manager |
| Colette Chamser |
Manager, Consolidated Business Office |
| Dany Kadmon |
Reg Sales Manager |
| David Craig |
Manager, Technical Info |
| Dennis Helle |
Technical Manager, Preowned Aircraft Sales |
| Doug Neveu |
Customer Program Manager, Site Lead |
| Doug Wendt |
Reg Sales Manager |
| Ed Fischer |
Product Support, Customer Program Manager |
| Eric Strickland |
Customer Program Manager |
| Gary Keyes |
Customer Program Manager |
| George Hawley |
Senior Customer Program Manager |
| Jane Dundas |
Customer Program Manager |
| Jane Hardisty |
Customer Program Manager |
| Javier Rayo |
Customer Program Manager |
| Jeff Hill |
Reg Sales Manager, Europe |
| Jeff Schuh |
Customer Program Manager Lead |
| Jim Huntoon |
Reg Sales Manager |
| John Burnum |
Senior Customer Program Manager |
| John Cooreman |
Natl Sales Manager |
| John Liotta |
Reg Manager, Sales |
| Jose Lopetegui |
Senior Customer Program Manager |
| Juan Leon |
Manager, Natl Sales |
| Keith Schroeder |
Reg Manager, Sales |
| Mark Fischer |
Natl Sales Manager |
| Mark Heiser |
Customer Program Manager |
| Mark Vorass |
Product Support, Customer Program Manager |
| Martie Kubiak |
Product Support, Customer Program Manager |
| Mike Walters |
Customer Program Manager |
| Mylene Dempsey |
Customer Program Manager |
| Pete Mendez |
Reg Manager, Sales |
| Randy McManus |
Customer Program Manager, Office |
| Rick West |
Manager |
| Scott McDonald |
Reg Manager, Sales |
| Terry Freeman |
Manager, Product Support |
| Thomas Baliya |
Reg Manager, Sales |
| Tim Pannell |
Customer Program Manager |
| Todd Frisbie |
Reg Manager, Sales |
| Tom Evans |
Customer Program Manager |
| Tom Hoverson |
Customer Program Manager |
| Travis Walker |
Customer Program Manager |
| Tyler Webb |
Sales Manager, Southeast United States |
| Vincent Croft |
Customer Program Manager |
| Volker Schiwietz |
Customer Program Manager |
| Ashley Wexel |
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| Bonnie Edmondson |
Customer Service Coordinator |
| Brad Brad Tuttle |
Aircraft Delivery Specialist |
| Cheryl McManus |
Lead Sales Administrator |
| Chris Fuller |
Aircraft Delivery Specialist |
| Clayton Wilson |
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| Dallas Gumm |
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| Dan Dunson |
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| David Sowards |
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| Eric Green |
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| Hoss Motlagh |
Engineer |
| James Albritton |
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| Jeffrey McCormick |
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| Jen Campbell |
Senior Sales Proposal Specialist |
| Jeremy Snider |
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| Jessica Harris |
Administrative Coordinator |
| John Poe |
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| Joseph Watson |
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| Julianne Causey |
Engineer |
| Karey Klemme |
Delivery Specialist |
| Kimberly Kaiser |
Cabin Management Specialist |
| Larry Knox |
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| Lynn Restivo |
Senior Administrative Associate |
| Mark Solomon |
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| Merle Brannen |
Lead Sales Administrator, New Business, East Coast |
| Mona Salzameda |
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| Robert Schweitzer |
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| Sam Grant |
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| Sarah G. Tennant |
Industrial Hygienist |
| Savannah Doug |
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| Savannah Jessica |
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| Savannah John Burnum |
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| Savannah Kimberly Kaiser |
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| Savannah Mark Heiser |
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| Savannah Mike Walters |
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| Savannah Sam |
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| Savannah Simon |
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| Savannah Tim |
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| Shannon Rogers |
Coordinator, Media |
| Ted Taveras |
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| Teresa Parham |
Lead Sales Administrator |
| Mike Chase |
Director |
| Roger S. Penske |
Director |
Board of Directors
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| General Dynamics Corporation |
President, Gulfstream Aerospace |
Current |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
President |
Current |
| General Dynamics Corporation |
Executive Vice President, Aerospace |
Former |
As Product Support president, Burns is responsible for Gulfstream's worldwide product support network, which includes six company-owned service centers, 18 third-party authorized service facilities, a parts distribution network, field service, technical service, service engineering and an electrical and electronic parts overhaul business. As the president of General Dynamics Aviation Services, Burns is responsible for six company-owned facilities and associated product support facilities. Burns, a 25-year Gulfstream veteran, has been directly involved in customer support activities in progressively senior appointments for the past 16 years. He began his Gulfstream career as a CAD operator. He then became involved in engineering for the GIV flight test. He was the vice president of customer support for six years, vice president of the Savannah Service Center for three years and vice president of the West Palm Beach, Fla., service center. A native of Savannah, Burns earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Georgia Southern University.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gen Dynamics Aviation Services |
President |
Current |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
President, Product Support |
Current |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Vice President, Customer Service |
Former |
| Georgia Southern University |
Bachelor of Science Degree In Mechanical Engineering |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| Liberty Technologies, Inc. |
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Senior Vice President, Finance and Planning |
Current |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Director of Finance |
Former |
| The Pennsylvania State University |
Bachelor's Degree In Accounting |
Former |
Joe brings a broad base of knowledge with more than 28 years of aviation experience. He served our country for 4 years in the U.S. Air Force as a Crew Chief in the Strategic Air Command on KC-135 Strato Tankers. Joe joined The Gulfstream Service Center Team in 1981. Joe has held positions in the Gulfstream Service Center as junior mechanic, crew member, assistant crew chief, and Service Center Plane Captain. As well as building experience in mechanical systems and the heavy structural side of aircraft maintenance, Joe attended many after-hours courses (power-plant, electrical and avionics) offered by the Gulfstream Training Department. This rounded out his knowledge on the total aircraft. During this time, he supported our operators on numerous special projects in Africa, South America, and across the USA. In 1992, he joined Field Service as a Field Service Technician. He supported Gulfstream customers across the U.S.A and around the globe in China, Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, Vietnam, India, and Europe. In 1996, Joe entered another phase of Field Service as a commercial Field Service Representative, setting up Gulfstream's first Field Service office in the Boston area. After two years in Boston, Gulfstream put Joe's international experience to work in the European theater by assigning him to the Geneva Switzerland Field Service office, where he was assigned for 6.5 years supporting our customers in Central and Eastern Europe.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Chief Operating Officer |
Current |
| General Dynamics Corporation |
Executive Vice President, Aerospace & President, Gulfstream Aerospace |
Current |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
President |
Current |
| McDonnell Douglas Corporation |
General Manager |
Former |
| Long Beach State University |
Master's Degree In Business Administration |
Former |
| San Diego State University |
Bachelor's Degree In Sociology |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Senior Vice President |
Current |
| Webster University |
Master's Degree In Management |
Former |
| United States Air Force Academy |
Bachelor's Degree In International Affairs |
Former |
| The Program Inc |
|
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Senior Vice President, Operations |
Current |
| GE Aerospace |
Manager |
Former |
| Michigan State University |
Master's Degree In Business Administration |
Former |
| Michigan State University |
Bachelor's Degree In Material |
Former |
Ira Berman is Senior Vice President for Administration and General Counsel of Gulfstream. Before joining Gulfstream in 1997, Berman was a partner in the corporate department of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson in New York. His practice at Fried Frank focused on public and private offerings of securities, mergers and acquisitions, and the representation of public companies. He graduated in 1986 from New York University School of Law, where he was a member of the Order of the Coif, the national law school honorary society, and the Law Review. He earned a bachelor's degree, cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania in 1983.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Senior Vice President, Administration and General Counsel |
Current |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Administration Executive |
Current |
| The Order of the Coif |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| Law Review |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| University of Pennsylvania |
Bachelor's Degree, Cum Laude |
Former |
| New York University School of Law |
|
Former |
| The Order of the Coif |
Member |
Former |
| Law Review |
Member |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Senior Vice President, Marketing & Sales |
Current |
| Gen Dynamics Aviation Services |
President |
Former |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
President |
Former |
| Signature Flight Support Corp |
Regional Vice President |
Former |
Preston "Pres" Henne is Senior Vice President for Programs, Engineering and Test at Gulfstream. He also is a Vice President of General Dynamics Corp. Henne began his aerospace career in 1969 at McDonnell Douglas, where he managed several advanced programs in aerodynamics and acoustics for both military and commercial aircraft. Known for his work in advanced aerodynamic technology, he was responsible for the aerodynamic design of the wing on the C-17 -- considered the most versatile aircraft in airlift history and winner of the 1994 Collier Trophy for aeronautical achievement. Henne later served as Chief Design Engineer for the MD-80 aircraft. In 1991, he became Vice President and General Manager of the MD-90 Program at McDonnell Douglas' Long Beach Douglas Aircraft facility, where he oversaw the aircraft's complete development and certification process. Joining Gulfstream in 1994, Henne is credited with the design, development, test and certification of the Gulfstream V aircraft -- which was awarded the 1997 Collier Trophy. Henne became a Vice President of General Dynamics in July 1999 when the company acquired Gulfstream . As Senior Vice President, Programs, Engineering and Test, he is responsible for Gulfstream's product program management, engineering, and flight operations. His organization was responsible for the development of the Gulfstream 550 which was recognized with the Collier Trophy in 2003. Henne earned a bachelor's degree in aeronautical and astronautical engineering with highest undergraduate honors from the University of Illinois in 1969 and a master's degree in engineering from California State University at Long Beach in 1974. He is a member of the Innovation Leadership Advisory Board (ILAB) at the University of Illinois College of Engineering and of the Georgia Tech Research Corporation Board of Trustees. Henne is a Fellow of the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society. His awards include the AIAA Engineer of the Year Award in 1996 and the AIAA Hap Arnold Award in 2001 for excellence in aeronautical program management. He has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2004. In 2005 the University of Illinois recognized Henne with the Alumni Award for Distinguished Service.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Senior Vice President for Programs, Engineering and Test |
Current |
| General Dynamics Corporation |
Vice President & Senior Vice President, Programs, Engineering and Test, Gulfstream Aerospace |
Current |
| Aiaa |
Fellow |
Current |
| Illinois College |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| California State University Long Beach |
Master's Degree In Engineering |
Former |
| California State University |
Master's Degree In Engineering |
Former |
| University of Illinois |
Bachelor's Degree In Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| General Dynamics Corporation |
Vice President & Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales, Gulfstream Aerospace |
Current |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales |
Current |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Marketing Executive |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Regional Vice President, Latin America |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Vice President, Marketing |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Vice President and Corporate Controller |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Vice President, Matls |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Vice President, Business Development |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Regional Vice President, Far East Asia |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Regional Vice President, Asia, Pacific |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Vice President, Human Resources |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Vice President, Key Accounts, West |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Vice President, Key Accounts East |
Current |
Matt Hartnett has more than 30 years experience in aircraft sales and management, beginning his career with Cessna Aircraft and later Gates Learjet and Mitsubishi Aircraft. Matt also owned his own aircraft sales business in Denver for six years. In 1987 Matt originated the Preowned aircraft sales department for Canadair Challenger and later, as Vice President of Bombardier Preowned Sales, he integrated the Canadair and Learjet Preowned departments. Matt joined Gulfstream in January 2004 and is responsible for Preowned aircraft sales on a worldwide basis.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Vice President, Preowned Aircraft Sales |
Current |
| Mitsubishi Corporation |
|
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Vice President, New Business East and West |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Regional Vice President, Latin America |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Vice President, New Business West |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Regional Vice President, Northern Europe |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Division Vice President, International Sales Europe, Middle East, Africa |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Sales Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Director, Completion Engineering |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Director, Sales, Los Angeles |
Current |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Manager |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Director, Sales |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Sales Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Sales Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Sales Director |
Current |
Eric started his career in aviation with Cessna in 1973 and continued to develop his skills in Used Aircraft marketing and contract management until 1987. From 1987 to 1990 he was the Marketing Director for a refurbishing company called Air Capital. Eric used his knowledge of used aircraft to start his own brokerage firm called Hanson Aviation until he was hired by Galaxy Aerospace in 1997 to run the Preowned Sales Division. Eric joined the Gulfstream Preowned team when Gulfstream Aerospace acquired Galaxy Aerospace in April 2001. Eric is responsible for Preowned aircraft sales in all states east of the Mississippi River along with Europe, Middle East and Africa
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Sales Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Sales Director, Mi, Oh, PA, Nj, Ny City |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Director, Field Service, Eis, Customer Program Management |
Current |
| Field Service, Inc |
Director |
Current |
| Parks College |
Bachelor of Science Degree In Aerospace Engineering |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Sales Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Sales Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Sales Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Director, Sales, Midwest US |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Sales Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Sales Director |
Current |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Manager |
Current |
Jim has over 25 years of aviation sales expertise. He most recently served as a regional vice president for TAG Aviation, based in Southern California. Prior to that, he was the senior vice president for ExcelAire Service, an aviation company specializing in air charters and aircraft management. Jim began his career with Bombardier Aerospace working his way up from marketing coordinator to a sales director for the Western United States and Canada. Jim also earned a Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing degree from McGill University in Montreal. He is a member of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and as a pilot, has earned his commercial, instrument, multi-engine and instructor ratings in both the United States and Canada.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Sales Director, Western United States, Central and South America, Australia and Asia |
Current |
| Excelaire, Inc. |
Senior Vice President |
Former |
| Long Island |
|
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Sales Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Sales Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Director, Services |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Director, Scheduling |
Current |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Reg Manager, Sales |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Director, Powerplant & Environ Control Sys |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Director, Advanced Cockpit Programs |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Sales Director, Ok, Tx |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Director, Technical Services |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Sales Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Director, Environ Health & Safety |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Sales Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Sales Director, Fl |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Director, Corp Communications |
Current |
| General Dynamics Corporation |
Senior Manager, Corp Communications, Aviation Services |
Current |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Sales Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Sales Director, Tx |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Director, Sales |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Director, Completon Design |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Sales Director |
Current |
Ben brings 12 years of aviation maintenance, certification and management experience to the Customer Program Management organization. He joined Gulfstream Aerospace Corp in 2006. Having spent the last two years as a Sr. Airworthiness Inspector in the Brunswick, Georgia, GAC Service Center, he has contributed to Gulfstream's Product Support Leadership among aviation OEMs. Ben's aviation career began in High School, as a line crewman, at a small Mid-West FBO. After completing his Bachelor of Science degree, he was employed as a Line Mechanic with Part 135 passenger and cargo airlines in Alaska, Wyoming and Utah. Upon joining a Part 145 Repair Station in 1999, he was promoted from Crew Chief to Director of Maintenance and ultimately Chief Inspector. Ben is an A&P Mechanic and an FAA Certificated Pilot. Along with a BS in Aviation Science, he also possesses a Master of Science degree in Aviation Safety from Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Customer Program Manager |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Customer Program Manager |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Customer Program Manager |
Current |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Service Center Coordinator |
Former |
| United States Air Force |
|
Former |
| University of St. Thomas |
MBA Degree |
Former |
| Wichita State University |
BBA Degree |
Former |
Bob Rice has worked his entire 28-year career in aerospace at the Long Beach facility. He brings to his current position a varied background that spans several areas of expertise, all which have given him a commanding knowledge of the completions process. Bob began his career in inventory control in 1980 with Garrett AiResearch. In 1986, when Gulfstream took over the facility, Bob became a Senior Buyer. He was promoted to Completions Contract Administrator in 1995. He assumed responsibilities as a Customer Program Manager in 1999 and during his tenure as a CPM, Customer Service Representative and a Contract Administrator, he has facilitated over 40 GIV, GV, and G550 deliveries. Bob has also spent 3 years (2003-2006) in the Long Beach Service Center business office as a Sr. Service Center Coordinator facilitating all the road-trips, drop-ins and special projects planning and invoicing activity for the site. Bob holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University at Long Beach and a certificate in Contracts Management from the University of California, Irvine.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Customer Program Manager |
Current |
| University of California, Irvine |
Certificate In Contracts Management |
Former |
| California State University |
Bachelor of Arts Degree |
Former |
Carolyn White brings 10 years of aviation experience to the Customer Program Management Department. After receiving an Associate Degree in Mechanical Design, she worked at Ball Aerospace in Boulder, CO as a Mechanical Designer assigned to the OAMP Defense Program. In 1995, she joined KC Aviation and worked in various positions until 1998 when she became a Completion Analyst. As a Completion Analyst Carolyn was involved on every completion delivery from Appleton. She was instrumental in the data acquisition, maintaining Completion documents per FAA FARs and repair station requirements. She was also responsible for initiating the computer maintenance program for all Completion aircraft. She teamed with the Production Shops, Inspection Department and Engineering Department to integrate the Completion Specification and WCR process. In March of 2003, she took the position of Service Center Coordinator. As a Service Center Coordinator for Gulfstream, she made initial contact with customers to set up a defined workscope.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Customer Program Manager |
Current |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Service Center Coordinator |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Reg Manager, Sales |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Senior Customer Program Manager |
Current |
| Loyola Marymount University |
Bachelor's Degree In Business Administration |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Manager, Consolidated Business Office |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Reg Sales Manager |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Manager, Technical Info |
Current |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
Dennis has been with Gulfstream since 1997. As Technical Manager, his responsibilities include verifying that the aircraft meets the criteria established in the sales contract. In case of discrepancies, the Technical Manager must negotiate with the customer to satisfy both parties. Dennis also oversees all of the Preowned aircraft in maintenance, refurbishment and paint shops and addresses warranty issues and special projects. Prior to working in Preowned Aircraft Sales, Dennis worked in the Service Center from 1997 to 2003 as a Plane Captain and Operations Manager. Prior to Gulfstream, Dennis served in the military as a Crew Chief and Aviation Electrician. Dennis has his Airframe and Powerplant License
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Technical Manager, Preowned Aircraft Sales |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Customer Program Manager, Site Lead |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Reg Sales Manager |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Product Support, Customer Program Manager |
Current |
Eric Strickland brings over 14 years of experience in the aerospace industry. He provides the Customer Program Management organization valuable knowledge in the area of program, completion and contract management. Of his 14 years in aerospace, 10 of those years where spent working for Gulfstream at the Brunswick facility. Eric began his career at Gulfstream in the Brunswick Service Center as a Licensed A&P Mechanic that developed into a supervisory position. During that time, Eric gained valuable knowledge of Gulfstream's aircraft and their systems. His career then progressed into quality control where he started out as an Inspector in the Completion/Service Center and was promoted into a supervisory position over the Brunswick Completion Center Inspection Department. Eric gained a wide knowledge of the certification & STC process at Gulfstream at that time. He was actively involved in setting up the Completion Center Inspection manuals and Build process at the facility in Brunswick. In 2000 Eric was promoted to a Customer Service Coordinator in the Completion Center, where he acted as the single point of contact between the Completion Center and the Customer during outfitting. During his 5-year career in the Completion Center, Eric has been involved in the delivery of over 50 completed aircraft to one customer. His current role takes the customer from contract signing through the production build process into the completion development and into entry into service.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Customer Program Manager |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Customer Program Manager |
Current |
| United States Air Force |
C130 Crew Chief |
Former |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Aircraft Delivery Specialist |
Former |
| Duncan Aviation Inc. |
|
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Senior Customer Program Manager |
Current |
Jane Dundas has been with Gulfstream since 1997. Jane brings over 25 years' experience in the airline industry with extensive knowledge in reservation sales management and training, passenger services training and ramp services management. In addition, Jane has experience as a Senior Service Center Coordinator. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biological sciences and a master of education degree, both from the University of Texas, El Paso.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Customer Program Manager |
Current |
| Senior Service Center Corp |
Coordinator |
Former |
| The University of Texas |
Master of Education Degree, Both |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Customer Program Manager |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Customer Program Manager |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Reg Sales Manager, Europe |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Customer Program Manager Lead |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Reg Sales Manager |
Current |
John Burnum brings over 14 years of aviation experience to his current position. Thirteen of those years have been with Gulfstream's Dallas facility where he has held various positions that provided valuable experience for his capacity as Customer Program Manager. During his first 2 years at the Dallas facility, formerly KC Aviation, John served as a maintenance technician working on Gulfstream and Dassault aircraft. He then transferred to completion operations as a quality assurance inspector for 6 years. John then served 3 years as an aircraft coordinator in the completion center. His responsibilities included completion project management and customer liaison interface. He has been with the Customer Program Management team since the position was initiated in March 2002. John holds both an FAA A&P certification and Inspection Authorization. He will complete his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Finance this year at the University of Texas, Dallas.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Senior Customer Program Manager |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Natl Sales Manager |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Reg Manager, Sales |
Current |
Jose Lopetegui's long career at the Long Beach facility began in 1980 where he started as an avionics technician for Garrett AiResearch. In 1994, he was promoted to contract administrator where he managed over 10 years on all aspects of the administration requirements on assigned projects throughout the entire completion process, up to and including the 150-hour warranty visits. After 3 years, he was promoted to the position of contract administration supervisor where he managed the contractor administrators/Customer Service Coordinators. In 1995, Jose was promoted to Manager, Completion Operations, where he was instrumental in developing new methods and procedures to ensure timely and cost effective delivery schedules. For the past 5 years, he has served as a Customer Program Manager where he is responsible for the management of projects and clients from contract, through outfitting and into service until all contractual obligations are met. He has a Juris Doctorate from the Pacific Coast University School of Law in Long Beach, California along with an Associate of Arts degree from El Camino College in Torrance, California. He also holds various professional certifications from the Northrop University, Institute of Technology including Airframe/Avionics/Powerplant Certificate, FAA Airframe License and FCC General Radiotelephone License.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Senior Customer Program Manager |
Current |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Contract Administrator |
Former |
| Pacific Coast University School of Law |
Juris Doctorate |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Manager, Natl Sales |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Reg Manager, Sales |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Natl Sales Manager |
Current |
Mark Heiser brings to Gulfstream a mix of aviation experience to include aircraft mechanics, manufacturing and production management, customer service and project management. He came to Gulfstream at the end of 2000 as a Senior Project Analyst for production engineering. In this role, he performed analysis on engineering resource and production scheduling, engineering timing processes and cost-savings. Prior to arriving at Gulfstream, Mark spent 5 years at Reflectone, Inc., as a senior mechanic, field installation lead, production planner and senior program resource scheduling analyst. From this experience, he gained broad knowledge in the world of military and commercial aviation business. He also has 5 years of experience as a customer service agent for Delta Airlines. Mark attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and received a BS in Professional Aeronautics and a Masters in Aeronautical Sciences, Aviation Management. He also holds a Professional Project Management License and FAA Airframe and Powerplant License.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Customer Program Manager |
Current |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Production Planner |
Former |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University |
|
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Product Support, Customer Program Manager |
Current |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University |
Bachelor of Science Degree In Professional Aeronautics |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Product Support, Customer Program Manager |
Current |
Mike Walters has over 27 years of Gulfstream Aerospace experience, including production assembly, experimental structural test, service center operations, service center business office, completion Customer Service Coordinator and customer program manager. After 16 years of hands-on labor, Mike moved into the business arena, preparing customer invoices and quotations for service center work scopes. He then moved to the completion center, where for the past 7 years he has been the single point of contact between the customer and the completion center during the outfitting of the customer's aircraft. During this period, Mike has delivered over 27 aircraft to Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and private individuals. His diverse background gives him a unique blend of experience that helps the customer throughout the entire process, from the signing of the letter of intent through entry into service.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Customer Program Manager |
Current |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Customer Service Coordinator |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Customer Program Manager |
Current |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Subcontract Administrator |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Reg Manager, Sales |
Current |
Randy started his aviation career in 1979 in the US Navy as a structural mechanic on A-7 aircraft. Following his enlistment he proceeded to obtain his FAA airframe license and immediately went to work for a major aircraft subcontractor. There he gained knowledge of airframe manufacturing and advanced through the ranks into management roles where he dealt with customer expectations and contractual matters. He joined Gulfstream in 2006 as a Completion Center Supervisor assigned to the cabinet shop overseeing all aspects of the shop while learning the business aviation field and transferred to the CPM group to further enhance his skills.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Customer Program Manager, Office |
Current |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Completion Center Supervisor |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Manager |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Reg Manager, Sales |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Manager, Product Support |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Reg Manager, Sales |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Customer Program Manager |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Reg Manager, Sales |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Customer Program Manager |
Current |
| Southern Illinois University |
Bachelor of Science Degree In Industrial Technology |
Former |
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale |
Bachelor of Science Degree In Industrial Technology |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Customer Program Manager |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Customer Program Manager |
Current |
Tyler began his career in aviation with Raytheon Aircraft as an intern in 1999 with the Piston Aircraft Sales Division. After graduating from Embry-Riddle in 1999, Tyler accepted his first position with Gulfstream as a Sales Engineer. As a Sales Engineer he supported Gulfstream's sales force with aircraft product briefings and represented the company at industry trade-shows, aircraft static displays, and demonstration flights. He accepted a position in Gulfstream's pre-owned department as a Sales Specialist in April 2003. As a Sales Specialist, his responsibilities included researching pre-owned aircraft markets, providing aircraft trade values, assisting the sales force with pre-owned market reports, and overseeing the marketing and advertising of the Gulfstream Pre-Owned Inventory. In addition to his duties as a Sales Specialist, Tyler is now responsible for Gulfstream's pre-owned aircraft sales in the Southeast United States. Tyler also has a Private Pilot License.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Sales Manager, Southeast United States |
Current |
| Raytheon Company |
|
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Customer Program Manager |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Customer Program Manager |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Customer Service Coordinator |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Aircraft Delivery Specialist |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Lead Sales Administrator |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Aircraft Delivery Specialist |
Current |
Clayton has over 26 years experience in military and corporate aviation. He served in the United States Navy Reserves and joined Gulfstream in 1984 as a Service Center Maintenance Technician. Clayton moved into Field Service in 1987, accepting a position as a Maintenance Technician at Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany, assisting with initial maintenance operations startup and performing all-systems maintenance on USAF G-III aircraft. Selected as a member of the Andrews Air Force Base US Army Contract Logistics Service Team (CLS) in 1991, he supported G-II and G-III aircraft before accepting another overseas assignment in Ankara, Turkey as a Field Service Technician. At the completion of his overseas assignment in 1993, he again relocated to Andrews AFB. as the CLS Site Manager, responsible for supporting seven Special Missions aircraft. Clayton moved into Commercial Field Service in 1993 as a Senior Field Service Representative whose area of responsibility encompassed the Northeastern United States. In 2001, he relocated to Gulfstream's Savannah, Georgia site as the Program Manager for NetJets Shares Program. In this position, he managed technical and logistical assets for NetJets GIV, GV and G200 fleets. He once again joined the Field Service group in mid-2005 and is now currently covering the areas of northern Maryland, eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware and southern New Jersey. A licensed-FAA Airframe & Powerplant mechanic, Clayton holds an Associates Degree in Aviation Management and has completed formal training on all Gulfstream model aircraft (including the newest members of the Gulfstream family of business aircraft, the G450 and G550).
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
|
Current |
| Field Service, Inc |
|
Former |
Dallas brings more than 20 years of aviation experience to the Gulfstream Field Service team having served in the United States Navy and in many different disciplines within the general aviation world, including corporate, airline and freight groups. Dallas has direct, hands-on experience working on and supporting both fixed wing and rotor wing aircraft. Dallas received extensive technical training in the US Navy and from various OEM's and vendors throughout his career. Dallas has been a G100 and G200 technical specialist with Gulfstream for 8 years holding positions as a Technical Operation Specialist, Senior Technical Operations Lead, Flight Test Crew Lead, Avionics Completions Manager and Flight Demo Operations support specialist. His experience in these roles has enabled him to develop the technical skills and working relationships necessary to effectively support our operators in the field. In conjunction with the addition of the G100 and G200 to the Gulfstream product line, Dallas has been instrumental in the development of troubleshooting and maintenance techniques designed to improve product reliability and decrease down time. At present, his primary role includes supporting all present Gulfstream aircraft models and supporting the mid- and east southern area of the United States to include Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and select operator's in the Florida area. This support is generated via the central location of Charlotte, North Carolina. Dallas holds a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant license, to include Inspection Authorization, and a FCC General Radiotelephone license.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
|
Current |
Dan has over 33 years of experience in military and civilian aviation. He served 4 years in the United States Air Force as a mechanic on B-52 and KC 135 aircraft. After serving in the Air Force, Dan attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and received his Airframe & Powerplant License in 1973. He then worked on a variety of general aviation aircraft at various locations in Michigan and West Virginia. In 1982, Dan became the Chief of Maintenance for McJunkin Corp in Charleston, WV maintaining their 1124 Westwind. He was then hired by Israel Aircraft Industries in 1986 as a technical service representative, supporting the 1124 Westwind and the growing fleet of 1125 Astra aircraft. In 1988, IAI formed Astra Jet Corp, located in New Castle, DE, which was the central support headquarters for all of the IAI products. Dan worked in the central office until it was purchased by Galaxy Aerospace in 1997. Galaxy Aerospace relocated the main headquarters to Fort Worth, TX and Dan remained in Delaware as a field service rep covering the Mid-Atlantic region. Dan is a FAA-licensed Airframe and Powerplant mechanic, holds a private pilots license and has completed initial maintenance training from FlightSafety on the Gulfstream G100, G200, GIV and GV business jets.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
|
Current |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University |
|
Former |
Dave has more than 20 years of aviation experience, including 4 years US Army Aviation, 6 years as a Gulfstream operator, and 11 years work experience with Gulfstream. He is currently on assignment in the Field Service Network as a representative for the Middle East and Africa, based out of Bahrain. Dave began his aviation career with the military as a helicopter repairman for the US Army. He then accepted a position with Gulfstream at the Long Beach facility. Starting out as a junior mechanic, he progressed to the position of service center crew chief. He continued to expand his abilities and became engine run qualified on the GII, GIII and GIV aircraft. Dave then took a brief leave from Gulfstream when he accepted positions with Gulfstream operators. He returned to Gulfstream in March of 1997 in Technical Operations. In March of 1999, Dave accepted his current position as a field service representative. He is now able to apply all of his previous work experience in a setting where it is of greatest benefit to Gulfstream. Dave is a licensed pilot with 2,000+ hours, constructed his own 2-place home-built aircraft, and enjoys flying when the opportunity presents itself.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
|
Current |
In 1974, Eric started his 28-year aviation career with the Georgia Air National Guard as a jet engine mechanic. After 3 years working on the F100 Supersaber, he transferred to the Airforce Reserve and served as a flight engineer on the C-141 Starlifter until 1981. In January 1981, he left the military and joined the Gulfstream family as an aircraft mechanic. Since starting in the Savannah service center, Eric has served in many different areas within the Gulfstream service and support field. He has experience with all Gulfstream models. In 2001, Eric was assigned as a field service representative in London and serves in that capacity at present.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
|
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Savannah Air Center |
Partner |
Current |
| Garrett Aviation Consulting Group |
Partner |
Current |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Engineer |
Current |
James joined Gulfstream in 1986 and since that time has held positions as a Senior Aircraft Mechanic in the Savannah Service Center, Field Service Technician, Field Service Representative, interim International Field Service Operations Manager and presently Senior Field Service Representative. With his 21 years of aviation experience, the past 19 years has been with Gulfstream supporting the Gulfstream Aircraft product lines covering the various aspects of aircraft maintenance, systems trouble-shooting & operations. James joined the Field Service organization in 1992 with assignments over the last 15 years including Andrews AFB Maryland, and Internationally for the past 11 years in Singapore & Hong Kong SAR, China. James' aviation career began in 1984 after attending Colorado AeroTech and obtaining his Airframe & Powerplant FAA License. From there he joined Lockheed Georgia Company building his experience in all aspects of airframe structures & systems on the Lockheed C130 Hercules, C141 Starship & C5A / C5B Galaxy aircraft.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
|
Current |
| Field Service, Inc |
|
Former |
With over 17 years of experience in the aviation industry, and 15 of those years with Gulfstream, Jeff brings a variety of aircraft maintenance and operational expertise to the Gulfstream Aerospace Field Service and Customer Support organizations. Jeff started out working in the Service Center in Savannah, worked in Field Services as a transitional support tech and then onto the military support program. Leaving the military support group, Jeff then moved to Minneapolis Minnesota, and since 1996, has been in the position as a regional field service representative. Jeff is an FAA-licensed Airframe and Powerplant technician. He received his Associate in Applied Science degree in Aerospace Technology from Hawkeye Institute of Technology in Waterloo, Iowa. Jeff has attended several Gulfstream maintenance courses at Gulfstream Aerospace Training Facility, and at Flight Safety in Savannah and Dallas. Maintenance training courses include the following model of aircraft: G100, G200, GII, GIII, GIV and GV.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
|
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Senior Sales Proposal Specialist |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
|
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Administrative Coordinator |
Current |
John is a FAA-licensed Airframe and Powerplant mechanic. He earned his diploma as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician at Spartan School of Aeronautics located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Since his graduation, he has worked for Gulfstream Aerospace for the past 25 years. John has completed initial maintenance training from FlightSafety on all model aircraft in the Gulfstream fleet. John began his career at Gulfstream working as an electrician in our Service Center in 1978. In 1985, he was placed in Technical Operations as a systems specialist to provide his expertise in various ATA disciplines. In 1987, John was chosen to be part of a team that maintained Gulfstream aircraft for the United States Air Force in Germany where he was stationed for two years. Following his return in 1989 to Gulfstream Savannah, John worked in our Program Office continuing to provide logistics support for our military contracts. He accepted a field position in 1992, covering the southeastern United States, the Caribbean and South America. At present, John's area includes the southeast portion of the United States, with his office located in the greater Atlanta area.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
|
Current |
Joe brings a broad base of knowledge with more than 28 years of aviation experience. He served our country for 4 years in the U.S. Air Force as a Crew Chief in the Strategic Air Command on KC-135 Strato Tankers. Joe joined The Gulfstream Service Center Team in 1981. Joe has held positions in the Gulfstream Service Center as junior mechanic, crew member, assistant crew chief, and Service Center Plane Captain. As well as building experience in mechanical systems and the heavy structural side of aircraft maintenance, Joe attended many after-hours courses (power-plant, electrical and avionics) offered by the Gulfstream Training Department. This rounded out his knowledge on the total aircraft. During this time, he supported our operators on numerous special projects in Africa, South America, and across the USA. In 1992, he joined Field Service as a Field Service Technician. He supported Gulfstream customers across the U.S.A and around the globe in China, Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, Vietnam, India, and Europe. In 1996, Joe entered another phase of Field Service as a commercial Field Service Representative, setting up Gulfstream's first Field Service office in the Boston area. After two years in Boston, Gulfstream put Joe's international experience to work in the European theater by assigning him to the Geneva Switzerland Field Service office, where he was assigned for 6.5 years supporting our customers in Central and Eastern Europe. Joe is now back in the U.S.A and has set up Gulfstream's first Field Service office in Las Vegas NV. Joe is responsible for supporting our customer's in Nevada, Arizona, and backing up the Field Support in California and Utah.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
|
Current |
| Field Service, Inc |
Field Service Technician |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Causey Communications |
Co-Founder |
Current |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Engineer |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Delivery Specialist |
Current |
Kimberly Kaiser joined the Cabin Management Services Department in December of 2003. Her experience within the field of aviation is multifaceted. For several years, Kimberly was employed by Saudi Arabian Airlines and was based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. She operated on corporate business aircraft within the elite VIP sector providing customer satisfaction through outstanding professionalism, service, and safety standards. Kimberly also operated in the commercial sector of Saudi Arabian Airlines covering both domestic and international flights. Having relocated to the United States, Kimberly accepted a position with Flight Safety International in Savannah as an instructor for the Flight Attendant Safety and Service Program. She was responsible for training flight attendants in Emergency Safety Procedures including emergency ditching, egress, fire extinguishing procedures and in-flight cabin emergency simulations. Kimberly graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from the College of Charleston.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Cabin Management Specialist |
Current |
| Saudi Arabian Airlines |
|
Former |
| College of Charleston |
Bachelor of Science Degree In Elementary Education |
Former |
Larry brings 20 years of aviation experience and 12 years of Gulfstream experience to the Field Service organization. Larry began his career with Gulfstream as a senior mechanic in the service center where he developed a strong working knowledge of both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance practices. After two years in the Savannah Service Center, Larry was selected to participate in the Gulfstream Military C-20 Program at Andrews AFB, MD. as Group Leader for the Entry into Service Representatives. Later in the program, he was assigned the crew chief position for the Army's GIV aircraft where he was responsible for the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance performed on the aircraft. When the military C-20 contract expired, he returned to Savannah and was selected to participate in the Flight Test program for the newly developed GV. As a member of the GV Flight Test Team, he assisted in the development and certification process to successfully launch the GV into service on schedule. After the GV received its certificate of airworthiness, he was selected for the Entry into Service Team. As an Entry into Service Representative, Larry accompanied newly completed GIV and GV aircraft into service and assisted the customers with the daily operations of the aircraft. After 6 years in the Entry into Service group, he was selected for the Mid Atlantic Filed Service Representative position.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
|
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Senior Administrative Associate |
Current |
Mark brings an interesting career path to the present position that he now holds as one of the senior field service representatives, working out of the Chicago Illinois area. Prior to joining Gulfstream in 1987, Mark spent over 8 years in the United States Navy . Upon joining Gulfstream, Mark started as an avionics technician, working on the beginning of the production of the GIV model. Gaining valuable experience on working both avionics and electrical problems, Mark quickly learned the GIV models systems. He was then promoted to avionics/electrical supervisor of the third shift production line. In 1989, Mark was asked to join the Field Service organization and given the opportunity to work in several areas of the U. S., before being placed on a permanent assignment to open up the Chicago Field Service Office. As a part of his duties in this position, he covered the support of all of the operators in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and Iowa. Mark earned his Airframe and Powerplant license to further his aviation credentials. He also has an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts from the college of St. Leo University and an Associates in Electronics from Galvin State. His education has also continued to be furthered by having attended Flight Safety and Simuflight schools on the Gulfstream G100, G200, GII, GIII, GIV & GV models. As well, he has attended several advanced schools on Honeywell avionics systems. Mark continues to work out of the Chicago field office now covering operators in Illinois and Wisconsin.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
|
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Lead Sales Administrator, New Business, East Coast |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
|
Current |
Rob has over 18 years of experience in military and corporate aviation. He served in the United States Air Force for 6 years and has been with Gulfstream for 12. He served as a crew chief in the Air Force and joined Gulfstream as a mechanic for the corporate flight department. After 2 years in corporate, he was asked to join the flight test team in development of the GV, where he stayed for 3 years. In 1998, Rob was promoted to plane captain in completions where he oversaw the completion and delivery of customer's aircraft. And In 2002, Rob was selected as the field service representative for the New York area. Rob is a FAA-licensed Airframe and Powerplant mechanic. He has completed initial maintenance training from Flight Safety on Gulfstream Aircraft.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
|
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
|
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Ergonomics Conference and Exposition |
Senior Industrial Hygienist at Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Current |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Industrial Hygienist |
Current |
| University of Michigan |
|
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
|
Current |
| United States Air Force |
|
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
|
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
|
Current |
| The University of Texas |
Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Finance this year |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
|
Current |
| Flightsafety International, Inc. |
instructor |
Former |
| College of Charleston |
Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
|
Current |
| Delta Air Lines, Inc. |
customer service agent |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
|
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
|
Current |
| Georgia Southern University |
Bachelors of Science degree in Industrial Management with a minor in Industrial Engineering |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
|
Current |
| Royal Air Force |
|
Former |
| BAE Systems plc |
|
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
|
Current |
| Giv Co |
|
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Coordinator, Media |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
|
Current |
| Flightsafety International, Inc. |
First Officer Certification |
Former |
| Baylor University |
G200 pilot initial course |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Lead Sales Administrator |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Chase and Associates, Inc. |
Founder |
Current |
| M.D. Chase & Associates |
Founder and President of Chase and Associates |
Current |
| Chase and Associates, Inc. |
Senior Partner |
Current |
| Chase and Associates, Inc. |
Owner |
Current |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Director |
Current |
| McDonnell Douglas Corporation |
Senior Manager |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| UnitedAuto Group, Inc. |
Chairman & CEO |
Current |
| Penske Corporation |
Chief Executive Officer |
Current |
| Legacyusa, LLC |
Founder and Chairman of Penske Corporation |
Current |
| Cart Racing Update.Com |
Owner |
Current |
| The New Environmentalist |
|
Current |
| Domain Name Trackinsider.Com |
|
Current |
| Penske Corporation |
Chairman |
Current |
| Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. |
Chair of Board |
Current |
| Philip Morris Companies Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
Director |
Current |
| Detroit Investment Fund |
Director |
Current |
| General Electric Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Universal Technical Institute, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Mmi Marine Tech |
Director |
Current |
| UnitedAuto Group, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Greenfield Village |
Trustee |
Current |
| Penske Corporation |
Founder |
Former |
| Lehigh University |
* |
Former |
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