Staff

Andrew was born in 1976 in Phoenix. He graduated from Thunderbird High School in 1994 then went to the University of Arizona, graduating in 1999 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. After college, Andrew served in the Navy for five years driving submarines. He became the GM of AngelAir in September 2004 and is excited about both working in the aviation industry and expanding AngelAir to its full potential.

Judd is an Arizona native and he started flying at the age of 13.  His love for aviation never left him and after serving in the Marine Corps he started flying again, earning over 2000 hours of flight time and private and commercial ratings in in helicopters, airplanes, and gliders.  Judd worked for three years as a CFI before deciding to join the AngelAir team.

Born and raised in a small Wisconsin town, Brian first stepped into a small airplane when he started his freshman year at St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, MN.  Moving to Minnesota was tough on Brian since all “cheese heads” are huge Minnesotan rivals.  But he settled in and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Professional Flight.  Brian then moved to Arizona to continue with his aviation dreams of becoming an airline pilot.  “Flying should be fun and rewarding.  I want my students to enjoy their time in the sky and appreciate the freedom it gives you.”

Richard was born and raised in the Phoenix area.  He trained for his Private Pilot license at Scottsdale Airport while attending ASU.  After graduating with a degree in Geography, Richard moved to San Diego for additional flight training, and eventually received his CFI.  He then moved back to Phoenix, a place he believes provides a great atmosphere for flying.  He is currently working as a flight instructor and hopes one day to fly for a major airline, as well as start an aviation-related business.

Chad was born in southern California in 1983, but moved to Phoenix in 1989.  When he finished high school, he moved to Prescott in order to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.  He graduated Summa Cum Laude in December 2004 with a BS in Aeronautical Science and a minor in Aviation Safety, then moved back to Phoenix afterwards in order to flight instruct.  He plans to one day become an airline pilot.

Brooke grew up in Parker, Colorado with two sisters, one her identical twin.  Her father is a Senior International Captain for Continental Airlines, and flies the Boeing 767.  Brooke attended Colorado State University and Metro State in Colorado before deciding to follow in her father's footsteps as a pilot.  She trained in Jacksonville, Florida before moving to Arizona for the great flying weather.  Brooke, aka "Rookie," plans on flying for ExpressJet so she will be able to jump-seat on her father's retirement flight.  "I think flying is not only about being professional and safe, but also about having as much fun as possible."

Larry, born just outside Toronto in 1976, is a CFI who is currently working on his CFII and MEI.  He was initially trained in Canada and holds both FAA and Transport Canada licenses.  He has a degree in Environmental Studies and enjoys traveling.  He hopes to make a career flying with the airlines.

Alan grew up with four other siblings in Farmington, MN, a suburb just outside the twin cities.  He earned his BS in Aviation from St. Cloud State University, where he also obtained his instrument, commercial, and CFI ratings.  After acquiring his commercial license he worked as a pilot for an aerial photographer, taking pictures all over the Midwest.  When he finished his CFI Alan moved to Phoenix in order to complete his CFII and MEI training and flight instruct.  He would like to fly corporate some day.

Krista started flying when she was fifteen with her grandfather in Lockhart, Texas.  She earned her Private Pilot certificate when she was seventeen, and has since received her Instrument, Commercial and CFI ratings.  She has worked as a dispatcher, a line technician, and is currently a CFI, maintenance administrator, and webmaster at AngelAir.  She graduated from Arizona State University in December of 2004 with a BA in English Literature and plans to do air ambulence flying in the future.

Steve was born in Flint, Michigan and moved to Arizona in 1966.  He graduated from McClintock High School in Tempe in 1978 and attended Mesa Community College, earning enough credits to graduate with a degree in Liberal Arts.  He graduated from Rice Aviation in 1992 as an A & P at the top of his class with a 3.95 GPA.  Recently he has worked on PA-32R-300s, PA-31-350s, Beechcraft 99s/1900s and Fairchild Metroliners at Ameriflight.  In November of 2004 he began his employment as the Director of Maintenance at AngelAir.

Wes was born in 1967 in Maryland and graduated from Glascoe High School in Kentucky in 1985.  He started records keeping in Denver, Colorado in the student loans department with UNIPAC in 1987 where he met his wife, and continued work there until 1997.  He earned his A & P in 1990, and started working in aviation maintenance in 1997.  He came to AngelAir in December 2004 from Ameriflight, where he worked on a variety of aircraft.  He is currently working as a mechanic and lives with his wife and child.