Leadership Team

 

		Tim Taylor - Chief Executive Officer 35 years of leadership experience in the aerospace and defense industries.  Former CEO, Elbit Systems of America, a global defense electronics and commercial aviation company.  Pioneered the introduction of new technology-based systems for customers such as Gulfstream Aerospace and Federal Express.  Previously held executive level positions with GEC - Marconi and AlliedSignal Aerospace.
		Robert Schneier - Chief Operating Officer Over 25 years of executive management and consulting experience working with Fortune 1000 corporations, including leading air transport and air cargo companies. Former consultant to Elbit Systems of America and Chairman of the company’s Advisory Council. Previously, founded and managed a small private equity firm.
		Marybeth Fraser - Chief Marketing Officer Over 20 years experience in branding, marketing communications, and strategic planning in both the federal and commercial sectors. Former marketing consultant to Elbit Systems of America and member of the company’s Advisory Council. Previously held executive level positions at NextWave Wireless, American Mobile Satellite (now TerreStar Corp.), and Sprint Communications.
		James Davis - Chief Technology Officer Over 25 years experience in the aviation industry. Previously, held leadership positions with IVEX Corp and Lockheed Martin in Engineering, Marketing and Business Development. Recognized as a visual systems expert. Fourth American elected to the International Academy of Engineering (Moscow). Member AIAA Modeling and Simulation Technical Committee.
		Calvin Knight - Vice President, Operations Over 30 years electronics industry experience in communications and navigation. Formerly with Trimble Navigation where he directed the customer service department for the Avionics Division. Career includes 15 years as a business owner in the marine industry and four years in the U.S. Air Force. Amateur pilot.
		John DeBusk - Vice President, Engineering Over 26 years of experience in the aerospace and defense industries. Formerly, Vice President, Engineering, Elbit Systems of America. Previously, held engineering and program management positions at Lockheed Martin including Chief Engineer for F-16 and Special Missions aircraft.
		Alain Brunais - Chief Financial Officer Over 35 years of accounting, corporate compliance, and financial management experience, largely in the aerospace industry, including 12 years as CFO for two subsidiaries of multi-billion dollar global corporations, Safran and Veolia. Previously, held management positions with SCF and EADS. A professional pilot and certified flight instructor.
		John Patterson – Fleet and OEM Sales Over 20 years of aviation experience. Former First Officer and Flight Engineer with Delta Airlines. Previously, a Naval Aviator who flew the EA-6B Prowler and instructed in the T-45 Goshawk. Special achievements include the Strike Air Medal, two Navy Achievement Medals, and Training Airwing Two – Landing Signal Officer of the Year.
		Jamie Luster - After Market Sales Over 12 years of sales and marketing experience in the aviation industry. Held management positions with several aircraft and avionics manufacturers and aircraft dealers, including Avidyne Corporation, East Coast Aviation, and Mooney Aircraft Corporation. Holds a private pilot's license.
		Wayne McGrew - Repair Services Over 20 years of experience in the avionics industry. Previously, held positions of increasing responsibility in field service engineering, repair station management, and training with Trimble Navigation and Tracor Inc. Led an initiative to reduce repair time intervals for customers. Began career with U.S. Air Force as a radar jamming repair specialist.
		Stéphane Duchesne - European Sales and Support Thirteen years experience in the aviation industry. Ten years providing avionics design, development, maintenance and flight testing. Student pilot.
		Terri Turley - Human Resources Over 15 years of experience in human resource, personnel management, and operations. Prior to joining FreeFlight Systems, held management positions with several retail operators including Office Systems 2000.