Bios Tony Ryan: Tony has been directly involved in jet and turbo-prop aircraft sales totaling over Three Hundred Million dollars in value. These transactions have included everyone from local aviation enthusiasts to celebrities, Fortune 500 companies, and international customers involving some interesting overseas travel experiences. A graduate of Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor's degree in Aviation, he also holds a FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. Tony was the Sales Manager - Turbine Aircraft for Carolina Aircraft, Inc. from 1992 to 2002 until he became president of Carolina Corporate Jets, Inc. Tony has a genuine concern for his customer's best interests, whether they are purchasing their first airplane or selling multiple aircraft. His professional goal is building long-term relationships that lead to repeat business and favorable referrals. Tony is married and has been blessed with four wonderful children. He enjoys traveling with his family, sports, boating and helping with his children's team and church activities. Email: tony@carolinajets.com George Johnson: George brings nearly 30 years of aircraft sales experience to the company. He is president of Carolina Aircraft, Inc.; a partner company specializing in late model Beechcraft aircraft. George sold new and used Beechcraft airplanes for Air Service, Inc. from 1977 until starting Carolina Aircraft, Inc. in 1991. As one of the top new Beechcraft salesmen in the country, George earned numerous awards including: Salesman of the Year in 1984 (most new Beechcraft airplanes sold), 1987 (most new Beechcraft King Airs sold) and in 1986 (most new Beechcraft Bonanzas sold). For 10 consecutive years, George qualified as a Beechcraft "Blue-chip Award" salesman. He was one of the first salesmen honored by Olive Ann Beech as a "Professional Bonanaza Salesman". George holds a World and US Speed Record he set in 1985 flying a Beechcraft Baron 58. He earned his BA from Catawba College and his MBA from the University of North Carolina - Greensboro. He recently retired from the Board of Catawba College Alumni Association and is on the Advisory Board for Guilford Technical Institute. George is married with three children and has been involved in various church and community activities. George is the majority stockholder in Carolina Corporate Jets and will act as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Email: george@carolinajets.com Barbara Lisiewski: Barbara joined Carolina Corporate Jets in 2006. She owned Falcon Aviation Services of VA for nine years and sold her company to join CCJ's sales team. She has over 15 years of aircraft sales experience which includes Socata Aircraft's Small Aircraft Division. Barbara hit the ground running at CCJ and has been so successful with Hawker sales that she has earned the nickname, "The Hawker Queen". She brings with her many loyal clients as well as an eagerness develop new relationships with customers from the U.S. and abroad. Barbara oversees the Sales Office in Virgina for Carolina Corporate Jets, located at the Hampton Roads Executive Airport (PVG) which is the second busiest General Aviation airport in VA. Email: barbara@carolinajets.com Captain Elias Salameh: Captain Elias Salameh recently joined the Carolina Corporate Jets Sales Team. His office is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Elias has over 25 years experience in aircraft knowledge and over 14,000 hours of flight time on various aircraft including B777, B767 and B727. He will be handling our international market and brings his impressive list of overseas contacts. Elias is married with 3 children and speaks 4 different languages including English, Arabic, French and Spanish. Email: elias@carolinajets.com Susan Spah: Susan joined Carolina Corporate Jets in the summer of 2006, after moving here with her family from Philadelphia, PA. She brings with her over 15 years experience in office administration. She works hand in hand with our team to help provide our customers with friendly service. Susan coordinates the marketing and aircraft research for CCJ. Susan is married with 3 delightful children ranging from high school to preschool. Her personal interests include: being involved and spending time with her children, maintaining personal friendships, Nascar, and being an advocate for children with special needs. Email: susan@carolinajets.com Michael Strauss: Carolina Corporate Jets is pleased to welcome Michael Strauss to our team. Mike brings almost 20 years of aviation knowledge and experience to the CCJ team. He began his career as the Director of Flight Training for a large Santa Ana, CA based flight school; he then moved into aircraft sales as Vice President of Marketing for a piston aircraft manufacturer. Mike was then hired away by a client to fly their corporate jet, eventually leading him up the ladder of corporate aircraft, culminating at a major airline. Mike’s first love has always been corporate aviation, which has kept him up to date with advancing technologies, the industry itself, and the current market. His knowledge and willingness to “go the extra mile” have contributed to his success with clients and colleagues alike, and he looks forward to continuing that tradition with CCJ. Mike’s life truly is flying and aircraft, from his experience as a Captain for a major airline to living on an airpark in Gold Hill, NC. He will assist the company in developing new and existing relationships with owners and operators including local NASCAR teams. 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