Kerry Jarandson
Chief Executive Officer
Sunvair Aerospace Group
Kerry joined Sunvair in 2016 as President of the Landing Gear Division and has served as Chief Executive Officer of Sunvair Aerospace Group since 2017. Kerry is an FAA licensed AMT and has over 25 years of diverse aerospace experience including both rotorcraft and fixed wing aircraft. Prior to joining Sunvair, Kerry was Vice President and General Manager at Erickson Inc. where he was responsible for the aircraft and engine Type Certificates, Production Certificates, and Repair Station Certificates. In this unique role, Kerry maintained responsibility for all aircraft Engineering design activities and was responsible for the development of full aircraft Manufacturing capabilities and nose to tail Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul services.
Glenn Miller
Chief Financial Officer
Sunvair Aerospace Group
Glenn has served as Chief Financial Officer of Sunvair Aerospace Group since 2014. Glenn directs all financial reporting, Treasury, FP&A, and financial accounting for the Group. Glenn’s background of over 25 years, includes a broad range of experience in Corporate Financial, Administrative, and Operational Management across various industries and ownership structures, including a role as President of Answer Products, a bicycle components business, for six years. Glenn is a Certified Public Accountant, he holds a Master’s degree In Business Administration from Loyola Marymount University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Duquesne University.
Dale Roberts
President
AAIC / Mingo Aerospace
Dale brings over 20 years of senior management experience in the aerospace industry to his current position as president of AAIC where he is responsible for running all facets of the business. Prior to AAIC, he was the COO for Sunvair’s Landing Gear group, and prior to that, was Acting GM and Senior Director of Plant Operations for Erickson Inc. Dale has an extensive engineering management background as well as having been an FAA Designated Engineering Representative for over 15 years. Dale is a retired USAF officer and holds an MS in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Dayton and a BS in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Oklahoma.
Jessie Rivera
Vice President Human Resources
Sunvair Aerospace Group
Jessie is responsible for hiring, training, safety, benefits administration and employee engagement. He also advises our plating shop on regulatory and process related issues as well as business development. Jessie joined Sunvair in 2007 as the General Manager of our plating shop and was key in it gaining Nadcap Merit status. Before Sunvair, Jessie spent several years at General Motors as well as Lockheed working on the P3 Orion and Rockwell working on the B1 Bomber. He matriculated at the University of California at Santa Barbara and earned a degree in Human Resource Management at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Justin Saxbury
Vice President Global Sales & Business Development
Sunvair Aerospace Group
Justin has served for two decades in the aerospace and MRO industry. Prior to joining SAG, Justin served in various leadership roles within the rotorcraft Industry, most recently as the Sr. Director of Sales and Aftermarket Support at a helicopter OEM, supporting a mixed fleet of aircraft operated around the globe. Justin studied Business Management at Southern Oregon University.
Brian Emery
Vice President
Mingo Aerospace
Brian Emery grew up in the commercial aerospace industry, working summers from a young age for the previous family business. After receiving degrees in Economics and International Business from the University of Oklahoma, he worked in e-commerce for 3 years before returning to the aerospace world, holding sales, business development, and operational roles as an owner at Southwest United Industries and Mingo Aerospace. Brian has an extensive network of domestic and international airline relationships and is passionate about building aggressively for long-term sustainable growth. He loves to be with his wife, Cassidy, and their three children.
Asya Saad
Corporate Controller
Mingo Aerospace & AAIC
Asya Saad currently serves as Corporate Controller for AAIC and Mingo Aerospace.
Prior to joining Sunvair, Asya worked for 15 plus years in public accounting as a financial auditor, where she assisted clients in a diverse group of industries, mostly in the manufacturing sector.
Asya is a Certified Public Accountant and received her accounting degree from the University of California, Los Angeles
Mike Dann
Vice President Business Development
Sunvair
Mike's 20 years of senior sales management experience at Sunvair includes marketing strategies, implementation, sales execution, and contract negotiations. He has been instrumental in growing Sunvair from a small family owned business into a major MRO provider of aerospace landing gear service. Prior to Sunvair, Mike filled various Senior Management positions in the beverage industry in Southern and Central California. He matriculated at California State University Humboldt with a dual degree in Business Management and Marketing.
Rene Segovia
General Manager
Sunvair
Rene brings 20+ years of leadership and operational expertise, having previously held executive leadership roles for industry leaders in the MRO segment. Rene has a demonstrated track record of improved operational output, cost reduction, and mentoring/leadership development. Rene obtained his bachelor’s degree from FIU, and master’s in business administration from NSU.
Jay Perez
Vice President Sales & Marketing
AAIC
Jay previously served as Interim President at AAIC and now oversees all sales, business development, marketing, and customer service. Prior to AAIC, he was the Vice President of Materials at ExpressJet Airlines, in charge of the purchasing, repair and warranty, AOG desk, and warehousing & distribution groups. Between 2004 and 2010, Jay served on the Board of Directors of ExpressJet Services and Saltillo Jet Center as a strategic advisor. He also held various management positions at Express Jet and Continental Airlines during his 25 year airline career. Jay studied Business Management at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Scott Thobe
Director of Sales
Mingo Aerospace
Scott served 3 years in sales and business development at AAIC prior to moving over to Mingo Aerospace to become the Director, Sales. Prior to AAIC, Scott spent 18 years at Collins Aerospace Wheels and Brakes Division in Troy, Ohio and three years with Champion Aerospace. With those companies he held various rolls in marketing/analysis, customer service and sales/business development and has developed significant relationships with airlines throughout the world. Scott attended the University of Cincinnati where he received a degree in Business Administration.
Matt Tatman
Director of Sales
Sunvair
Matt has been in sales for over 25 years with the last 12 in the aerospace market. Having started his aerospace career for Liebherr Aerospace in the US and at their landing gear manufacturing facility in Germany, he brings a deep and diverse background in aerospace sales and business development, including experience with commercial operators, airframe manufacturers, MROs, OEMs, and landing gear overhaul programs. Prior to working for Sunvair, he was Sales Director at Testek, a capital test equipment manufacturing company.
Zac Price
Director of Sales
Mingo Aerospace
Zac began his career at Mingo Aerospace, initially embarking on a path in engineering before transitioning into Sales and Business Development. In his tenure with Mingo, Zac's innovative strategies have driven significant revenue growth, further expanding the company's footprint both locally and globally. Zac received his degree in Business Management from Oral Roberts University, where he played 4 years of Division 1 Tennis. He is actively involved with the Tulsa Boys Home and loves spending time with his wife Taylor.