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Marc J. Foulkrod, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Marc J. Foulkrod graduated from California State Polytechnic University with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. He has worked for Boeing and McDonnell Douglas as a Performance Engineering Specialist. At Tiger Air, his duties included corporate airliner sales, marketing and Boeing 747 import certification. Finally, joining Avjet in 1982 as a marketing consultant, he expanded the company into the multi-faceted, full service aviation organization it is today. He and a former business partner acquired the company in 1986. Marc is currently Avjet’s Chief Executive Officer.
Mark H. Lefever, President
Mark H. Lefever attended the University of Northern Colorado, where he majored in Business Administration and Accounting. In 1980, while still attending college, he was involved in the start-up of J.E.T.S. (Jet Executive Transportation Services) and, within three years, had developed a highly successful jet charter and management company operating three Learjets and five jet-props. As a founder of American Jet Corporation, he was responsible for implementing the marketing and sales strategy that increased the gross sales annually by 100%. In 1989, he was hired as Avjet’s Executive Vice President and became a partner in the company. In 2005, Mark was appointed Avjet’s President.
Richard W. Hildenbrand, Executive Vice President
Richard W. Hildenbrand attended the State University of New York, Farmingdale with a double major in Architecture and Engineering. While in college, he attained his flying credentials, including the Airline Transport Rating. His career in corporate aviation began in 1975, flying Gulfstream aircraft for a major communications company. Rich joined Avjet in 1995 as Director of Aircraft Management and was promoted in 2006 to Executive Vice President.
Andrew C. Bradley, Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Acquisitions
Andrew C. Bradley served in the United States Navy as aircrew for a P3 Orion squadron out of NAS Patuxent River. In 1993, Andrew joined a leading aircraft brokerage firm specializing in heavy turbine aircraft acquisitions. In 1997, he accepted the position of Vice President of Sales and Acquisitions with Avjet Corporation. In his position, Andrew oversees the entire spectrum of transactional issues including price negotiations, technical appraisal and contracting. Andrew has successfully represented a multitude of clientele, from Fortune 100 companies and Hollywood elite. He has overseen hundreds of large-cabin jet transactions worth more than a billion dollars. With his years of experience and as a certified pilot and aircraft owner, Andrew brings an unparalleled advantage to Avjet’s clients. Andrew was recently promoted to Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Acquisitions.
Brian S. Kim, President Avjet Asia
Brian holds a B.S. in finance and business economics from the University of Southern California. He has extensive experience in international private aviation markets, with particular expertise in the Middle East and Korea. During his tenures at Hughes Aircraft Company, Samsung Aerospace Industries, and Korea Aerospace Industries, Brian generated multi-million-dollar contracts and long-term strategic alliances with key corporate entities and individuals. As President of Avjet Asia, Brian leverages his comprehensive knowledge and expertise in private aviation operations, relationship-building, marketing and sales to the benefit of our clients.
Karen M. Velligan, Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
Karen M. Velligan graduated from California State University, Northridge with a degree in Business Administration, Accounting Theory and Practice. She became a licensed Certified Public Accountant and is currently working on her M.S. in Taxation at Golden Gate University. During her twelve years working in public accounting, she acquired a broad range of experience in corporate taxation and financial accounting. Karen has worked with Avjet since 1986 and joined Avjet as Vice President of Finance and Human Resources in 1996.
Jeff W. Fritz, Vice President of Maintenance Operations
Jeff W. Fritz graduated with an Associates of Science Degree in mathematics from College of the Canyons. In 1985, while attending college, he completed the State of California apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance. As a licensed airframe and powerplant mechanic, he maintained various aircraft for Lockheed Martin prior to joining Avjet in 1990. He was appointed Director of Maintenance in 1992 and Vice President of Maintenance Operations in 1995.
Daniel A. Langford, Vice President of Customer Services
Daniel A. Langford brings over 30 years of experience from Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. While at Gulfstream, Danny acquired a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the areas of technical operations and field service through numerous positions, including Technical Operations Manager, Area Manager for Field Service, Customer Service Manager and Manager of Warranty Administration. Danny joined Avjet as Director of Technical Operations in 1998. In 2002, Danny was promoted to Vice President of Customer Services.
Kenneth R. Seals, Director of Operations
Kenneth R. Seals graduated from the University of Missouri, Columbia with a degree in Journalism. Following service in the United States Army as a photographer and photography instructor, he worked as a newspaper photographer for five years before changing careers to aviation. He has worked as a pilot and manager in scheduled air taxi, charter and corporate aviation for the last 29 years. Kenneth joined Avjet in 1995 as Director of Operations.
