Board of Directors

Judson T. Macor, LLB, MBA
Chairman and CEO

Email: jtm@airsprint.com

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Judson achieved a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautics from the University of North Dakota in 1989. Upon completion, he commenced a career as a commercial pilot flying in the Canadian Arctic.  He worked in the North for five years and earned an Airline Transport Pilot’s License and accumulated almost 5,000 hours of flight time.  In 1994, Judson returned to University and completed a Law degree and an MBA degree from the University of Alberta in Edmonton Alberta Canada.  Judson articled with the international law firm of Blake, Cassels and Graydon LLP and was called to the Alberta Bar in 1999.  In that same year, Judson left the practice of law and founded AirSprint.  Since 1999, Judson has held the position of CEO and Chairman of the Board and  has grown AirSprint from inception to an international organization with licensing, operations and bases in both the US and Canada.  Prior to moving to the US, Judson was an active member in YPO – Alberta Chapter and won the prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2006.  Judson currently lives full-time in Scottsdale, AZ with his wife and two sons.

 

Michael N. Knapp, BComm, LLB
Vice Chairman and General Counsel

Email: mnk@airsprint.com

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Mike Knapp is one of AirSprint's Owners, and was responsible for the initial growth of AirSprint's Eastern Canadian division. In addition, he assisted with all legal matters during the inception and set-up of AirSprint. Mike's formal education consists of a BComm from the University of Toronto (with distinction) and an LLB from the University of Alberta. Prior to joining AirSprint full-time, Mike articled and became a partner at the law firm Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, where he was a corporate lawyer specializing in business transactions including aircraft-related matters. Mike's responsibilities include client relations, business development and all legal matters.

 

Chris S. Richer, MBA
President

Email: csr@airsprint.com

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Chris Richer obtained an MBA from the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary in 2007. He joined AirSprint as the Director Business Development for Western Canada in 2008. Prior to working at AirSprint, he spent ten years working in both the construction and environmental industries at the executive management level. His expertise includes marketing, business development and finance.

 

P. John Aldred

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P. John Aldred is the founder and former chairman of Enerflex Systems. In addition to his extensive business experience, Mr. Aldred also completed a six-year term on the Board of Governors of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) and continues to serve as a member of SAIT’s Trades and Technology and Campaign Cabinet committees. He is the founder of the Cadmus Foundation and has been involved in such pivotal developmental organizations as Careers: The Next Generation and Alberta Junior Achievement.

 

 

Robert C. Williams

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Robert C. Williams brings a wealth of superior leadership, communication and consensus-building skills to the board of AirSprint. Mr. Williams has extensive experience in corporate governance and investment banking. He is currently serving as chairman for MPA Morrison Park Advisors Inc., is an active board member on the St. Andrew’s College Foundation and an advisory director for Signal Hill Equity Partners. With his combined 42 years of high-level business experience, primarily with Scotia Capital, Mr. Williams is a welcome and valuable addition to the AirSprint team.

 

 

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“By the time you’ve cleared customs commercially, you could already have arrived at your destination privately.”

“I look at it as an office in the sky."

“Their flexibility and their professionalism has been first class.”

“With the AirSprint folks I know that the quality control goes into both their maintenance program as well as the selection and training of the pilots.”

“We get on and we go. The beauty is even when we’re riding together we’ve got quiet time. There’s no blackberries, no cell phones. It’s great meeting space.”

“I would really recommend someone try it, integrate it within your business plan as a revenue builder."

“The short turn, in terms of having an aircraft available, has always been invaluable.”

“I can book an Aircraft out of St. Johns Newfoundland, fly home commercially and book out of Nanaimo the next day.”

“The greatest gift on a personal and emotional level for me, in flying with AirSprint, has been the ability to get home and spend time with my boys.”

“From the standpoint of convenience, there is no comparison.”

“Since you can’t save time or get it back, we don’t want you to waste it.”

“I look at AirSprint as a necessity for growth."

“The environment on the plane is one of the most respected business environments…a very productive place to do business.”

“We value your time and we want to give you more of it.”

"Use the aircraft as a revenue builder and reward yourself by getting out more and getting things done.”

"It’s efficient, it’s productive, it’s the way to go.”

“I can be flying to Nanaimo on a Monday and the next day having an aircraft that’s in St. John, Newfoundland picking up someone to fly to Halifax because of the national, really the North American nature of AirSprint’s business.”

“I’ve always been big on family, and AirSprint makes you feel like we’re all part of one family.”

“With AirSprint Private Aviation, your time is your own.”

“A private plane offers you the opportunity to have a boardroom in the air. Just imagine what can be accomplished in an hour or two in those circumstances.”

“Fractional ownership is fiscally responsible. You’re buying as much of an aircraft as you need."

“The versatility of taking care of business in one business day has been incredible. Our big win with AirSprint has been revenue generation.”