The aviation and business professionals at pride themselves on having integrity and a "deep bench" of experience. Please view their bios below.
FOUNDERS
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PATRICK DONALDSON, Principal
Patrick Donaldson's career spans 20 years in business development, marketing, product placement and integration, and project and event management; 15 of those 20 years have been in the aviation industry. During his career, Patrick has advised governments, Fortune 100 companies, and aircraft owners around the world on aircraft purchases, or sales as well as the operation of their aviation enterprises. Most recently Patrick and his organizations have been retained by major business aviation organizations both in the Middle East and the United States. Patrick holds a degree in Business from the University of St. Thomas and a Masters in International Business from Whitworth University. He is an ATP rated pilot with over 4000 hours of worldwide flight experience. As principal in , Patrick lends his business development, networking and negotiation expertise in the business-to-business aviation market worldwide, including onsite Middle East experience.
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Rich is truly one of the pioneers of the Business Aviation community. With over five decades of progressive management experience in areas of Business Development, OEM Aircraft and Propulsion aftermarket support, Aircraft Sales & Marketing, Aircraft Operations and Maintenance-Modification-Completions, Rich brings unequalled experience to Sextant Advisory. Rich’s breadth of experience was earned, in part, through several managerial positions with AirResearch. As a factory Regional Manager, Manager of Factory Repair & Overhaul Administration, Manager of MSP Administration and finally, Manager, Independent Facility Administration providing the leadership for the globalization of the Honeywell (AlliedSignal) Worldwide Authorized Service Centers in over 30 countries. His vast experience prepared Rich for his next career challenge: “Founder /Owner” of Alliance Engines. In this capacity, Rich was instrumental in building a start-up company into a multi-million dollar engine overhaul enterprise in (3) years, finally brokering its sale in 1997. He continues with his own company, Schuller Aerospace Services International, Ltd., an international aviation consulting business. Through his Company Rich has served as an expert witness, recruited and placed senior executives, purchased/sold turbine engines and brought aircraft buyers and sellers together. He also serves on the board of directors of an aviation investment firm and on the board of advisors for a new company purchasing FBO’s across the USA.
Rich is a Distinguished Alumnus of Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics with a degree in Aerospace Technology and holds an FAA- A&P Technician rating along with other credentials. He is a member of AOPA, AZAA, EAA, NAA, NBAA, and a Founder of the AZBAA and is Arizona’s, FAA 2009 recipient of the prestigious FAA Charles Taylor award.
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CHRIS CRUM, Founder and Managing Director
Christopher Crum has over 25 years of progressive management responsibility in business aviation. Chris is a seasoned veteran of several aviation market segments, including: OEM, MRO, FBO, charter and completions. Most recently, he was President and CEO of Royal Jet Group, LLC, an international charter and aviation services company based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. During his time in the Middle East, Chris was a founding Board member of the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA). He has also held senior leadership positions at well-known aviation service organizations in the US including the Stevens Aviation FBO chain (President and COO) and Garrett Aviation (VP/GM). While with Allied Signal Engines (now Honeywell), Chris directed aftermarket programs. Focusing on business development, people and processes, in more than one assignment, Chris led his company to quickly double its revenue, while improving service and profitability.
Chris has been a military officer, has an MBA from Arizona State University, and combines his education and broad, international leadership experience to provide effective solutions for clients.
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SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS
RANDY GUSTAFSON
As a senior executive leader, Randy Gustafson achieves hallmark results via broad management leadership skills shaped by best practices among multiple industries, such as the U.S. Navy/nuclear submarines, high-tech government and defense contracting, consumer brand/product marketing and investment management financial services. Randy is a proven team-builder with strong communications skills and a track record of leading cross-functional teams to success. A strong "brand champion," Randy achieves goals beyond client expectations and is driven by a strong moral code and the integrity to do what is right for the success of the organization.
DR. SHERRY PARSHLEY
Sherry Parshley is a Certified Management Accountant with over 15 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, fraud investigation and forensic accounting examination. Sherry is a seasoned aviation financial manager having served as Finance Manager for the Maintenance and Engineering division of a major airline, responsible for $500 million operating and capital budgets.
Ms. Parshley brings extensive experience from other industries with financial positions with the Dial Corporation, Tyco International, the Henley Group and the Timberland Company. As a Certified Fraud Examiner and Certified Management Accountant, Ms. Parshley is able to provide fraud examination and forensic accounting services as needed for litigation support purposes in cases involving fraudulent or negligent misrepresentations.
Sherry is a member of the Institute of Management Accountants, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and the Lawyer-Pilot Bar Association. Ms. Parshley’s extensive educational credentials include a PhD in Business Administration – Finance from Northcentral University, a Masters degree in Finance from Boston College, and an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University.
JOHN RIORDAN
From 1981 to 1994, John Riordan founded and operated what became the largest mortgage banking operation in the San Francisco Bay area. His experience in asset-based lending includes participation in more than 50,000 transactions. Since 1994 he has provided banking and real estate consulting services for many national organizations. John now oversees CG Aviation Enterprises, which provides financing services to aircraft owners.
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MICHAEL WHITE
Mike White brings a powerful combination of information technology experience with substantial flight operations managerial experience to . Based upon a substantial IT background Mike entered the business aviation industry and began innovating ground breaking data management systems on behalf of Swift Aviation Group. He is credited with designing and implementing wireless productivity applications for the Blackberry platform including a flight log report, electronic maintenance summary, expense tracking and related items which were integrated with the FOS/NT scheduling system. Mike is also credited with the design and implementation of a fully integrated flight release system for use by the Part 121 operations group. Through the use of various vendors, the release system included electronic submission of flight plan requests, electronic weight and balance, performance and audit / value checking to ensure compliance with necessary regulations. Based upon a clear track record of achievement Mike was quickly elevated to Vice President of Flight Operations for Swift. In this capacity, Mike was responsible for budgetary and operational oversight for two air carrier certificates with revenues approaching $40M and a staff of over 100.
JILL COLLINS
With a background in communications, media relations and public relations, Jill Collins can master any given subject in short order to effectively communicate it in person or in writing to strategically chosen audiences. Her background in educating stakeholders, the media and the community in and among various industries, and her ability to manage thriving client relationships and projects, are an asset to clients.
DAVE CAMERON
Dave Cameron has 30 years professional experience, with over 20 years in progressive leadership roles. Dave offers a very diverse skill base with a mix of Customer facing skills and back office Supply Chain/Operations tools. Dave was responsible for significant improvements in Supply Chain at Honeywell and EaglePicher. His experience has great breath, covering both Aftermarket (Forecasting and DRP) as well as OEM (Make to Order MRP). Cost savings and organization development are strong tools, for which Dave has significant experience. He is credited with the implementation of a 24/7/365 Call Center for Honeywell Customer Support. Dave also was responsible for restoring customer confidence and growth through lean initiatives and customer friendly web based solutions. Dave was presented the “Chairman Award” while at Honeywell for his effort to develop customer focused solutions for AOG support. Dave has a degree from Arizona State University in Business Management and is an active APICS member
