John began serving as Director of Sales at Avgroup in November 2020 and was promoted to VP of Sales in May 2021. In this role, he oversees the financial and operational performance for sales and repair teams, identifying and building new opportunities for growth and managing relationships with key customers and OEM partners. Prior to joining Avgroup, John held several high-level positions in Sales Management, Contract Management and Business Development for companies that manufacture, repair and distribute jet engines, aircraft, parts and components. With his market experience and expertise in cross functional leadership and relationship building he has successfully developed and implemented strategies that have increased market penetration, product development, market expansion and diversification for companies and clients in the commercial, regional and business aviation aftermarkets such as Launch TWS, Ametek MRO, Professional Aviation Associates, VAS Aero Services, HEICO, and Teledyne. John holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.