BACKJuly 17, 2024
WHEELING, IL (JULY 17, 2024) – George J. Priester Aviation announces the creation of a new leadership team structure, further enhancing company-wide support of its brands. Industry veteran Brent Moldowan will lead day-to-day operations as President and CEO; strengthening the regional bases and customer-facing teams that directly serve and interact with clients.
After helping Mayo Aviation’s integration into the larger George J. Priester Aviation family of companies, Moldowan will assume the operational leadership of the larger organization in his new roles. Andy Priester will continue as Chairman, overseeing and implementing the company’s larger vision.
Moldowan, having previously served the company as President of Mayo Aviation, will coordinate direction and alignment between the company’s brands. Each regional base – Priester Aviation in the Midwest, Mayo in the West, and Hill Private Aviation in the Southeast – will have a President to lead it, and continue to provide the personal aircraft owner and charter services for which they have been known for decades.
“We’re confident in Brent uniting our entire team together where technology and best practices can be shared. His experience provides a cohesive way to support our front-line employees, who have built long-standing relationships with and understand the unique needs of our customers in each region,” said Andy Priester.
Joining Moldowan on the George J. Priester Aviation leadership team are Viviana Kozin, Chief Operating Officer; Ron Carlstrom, Chief Financial Officer; Rich Ropp, Chief Sales and Services Officer; and Stephanie Mueller, Chief Talent Officer.
The new structure will help incorporate the same technology platforms across each base and help develop ways to support similar departments, leveraging the national resources and capabilities of the larger company.