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CHICAGO, IL – May 9, 2008 – JSSI® (Jet Support Services, Inc.) recently announced the expansion of their sales team to position the company for future growth.  Terry Flynn, the newly appointed JSSI Global Sales Manager, will lead the industry savvy team in selling the only independent hourly cost maintenance guarantee programs for airframes and engines.

JSSI has added dedicated Tip-to-Tail® and Government sales positions in addition to expanding the domestic territory sales team to accommodate the future growth plans.

“This is an exciting time for JSSI and I see tremendous potential,” stated Terry Flynn.  “Now we can focus on our domestic efforts from both a product-specific standpoint as well as enhancing our presence in each regional territory.”

Greg Hampton, a 14 year veteran with JSSI has been appointed the new Sales Manager for Government Programs.  Joining JSSI in 1994, Hampton brought his extensive aviation expertise to JSSI having worked in Sales and Customer Service capacities for corporations such as Turbomeca, Aviall, Agusta Aviation Corporation, and Heliflight Systems, Inc.  Hampton initially served as Sales Manager, Helicopters, then as the Southwest Regional Sales Manager, and later as the National Sales Director, where he was instrumental in developing a custom fleet agreement for the Federal Aviation Association. 

The new dedicated Tip-to-Tail sales manager is Dave Mikalauskas.   Dave joined JSSI in 2005 as the Southeast Sales Manager.  In his new position, Dave will focus on expanding JSSI’s airframe program by working with operators to understand the unique benefits of having complete engine and airframe hourly cost guarantee maintenance coverage for their aircraft.  In addition to leading the Tip-to-Tail sales initiatives, Dave will continue to manage regional sales in Florida, Mexico, the Caribbean and South America.

Since their inception nearly 20 years ago, JSSI has continued to grow its hourly cost maintenance program coverage to include thousands of turbine powered engines and airframes.  The newly appointed sales managers will continue to expand this business by working with aviation executives, aircraft owners and operators to design programs that can be as individual as the aircraft itself.  

Additions to the sales team include Tom Cyr as the new Great Lakes/Midwest Sales Manager; Steve Brozina as the newly appointed Northeast Sales Manager; Patrick Delahoussaye is now the Southeast Region Sales Manager; Mike Klasing is the new Sales Representative for Florida and the Caribbean; Richard Ropp is the new Western Region Sales Manager; and Kandi Spangler is now the new Sales Representative in the Western Region.

Tom Cyr is a 20 year veteran of the industry and recently joined JSSI from Central Flying Service where he was Sales Director.  Tom also worked with Standard Aero and brings extensive aircraft maintenance knowledge and enthusiasm to his new position. 

Steve Brozina will be based in JSSI’s New Jersey office and cover the Northeast. Steve’s career stretches more than 30 years in corporate aviation and includes experience with Standard Aero.

Patrick Delahoussaye will be taking over for Dave Mikalauskas in the Southeast.  Patrick sits on the NBAA Maintenance Management Board of Directors and has a corporate aviation career that also spans more than 30 years.  Patrick comes to JSSI from Atlantic Aero but has also worked at Stevens Aviation and Atlantic Aviation.

Mike Klasing brings more than 30 years of experience with several corporate aviation companies including Cessna Aircraft Company and Pratt & Whitney Engine Services.  Mike will be reporting to Dave Mikalauskas and be working Florida, Mexico, the Caribbean and South America.

Richard Ropp comes to JSSI with more than 20 years corporate aviation experience.  Richard’s most recent role was VP Aircraft Management Sales for Jet Direct/Sentient where his successful track record included record breaking sales working with Fortune 1000 and high net worth individuals.  Richard will be based in St. Louis, Missouri and currently serves on the NBAA Schedulers and Dispatchers Committee.  

Kandi Spangler joined JSSI in 2006 and has served in various sales related roles including Great Lakes Sales Representative.  Kandi was recently named to the NBAA Access Committee, an active group that focuses on airport access issues for business aviation.  Kandi will be based in Boise, Idaho as the new Western Sales Representative.

“I am very excited about the extremely talented sales team that we have put together,” stated Terry Flynn.  “We are well positioned to grow our market share and continue to provide our customers with the best service in business aviation.”

Founded in 1989, JSSI is the only independent provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for aircraft engines and airframes. JSSI provides its customers with comprehensive, flexible and affordable financial tools for managing the often unpredictable costs of operating and maintaining nearly all types of turbine-powered aircraft, including jets, turbo-props and turbine powered helicopters. JSSI serves customers globally and manages maintenance services through its worldwide network of technical advisors.  For more information please visit www.askjssi.com.