Senior Management Team

Judson T. Macor, LLB, MBA
Chairman and CEO

Email: jtm@airsprint.com

more...: 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.

Chris S. Richer, MBA
President

Email: csr@airsprint.com

more...: 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.

Ted P. Sheldon, CMA
Vice President, Finance

Email: tps@airsprint.com

more...: Ted Sheldon joined AirSprint as Corporate Controller in early 2010 and was appointed Vice President, Finance in December 2011. Ted has over 23 years of commercial aviation experience in all financial areas of the industry including financial planning and analysis, aircraft acquisitions, financing and corporate accounting. He also has experience managing fractional ownership in a private residence setting. Ted obtained his BComm from the University of Calgary and his CMA designation in Alberta. Ted is responsible for the financial operations of AirSprint.

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

Email: mnk@airsprint.com

more...: 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.

James A. Elian, ATPL, MBA
Vice President, Operations

Email: jae@airsprint.com

more...: James Elian started with AirSprint in 2001 as a Pilatus PC-12 first officer and since then has held various positions including; Director of Flight Operations, Chief Pilot, Special Projects Manager, Flight Coordination Manager, Health & Safety Chairman and Training Captain. James has a diploma in aviation technology from Selkirk College, an MBA from the University of Calgary's Haskayne School of Business and is currently completing a Master of Aeronautical Science degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. James is responsible for leading AirSprint's Canadian and US Operations group which consists of Flight Operations, Maintenance and Flight Coordination. James also holds an Airline Transport Pilot Licence and is qualified as Captain on the Citation XL/S jets.

Philip J. Dewsnap, LLB, MBA
Vice President, Safety

Email: pjd@airsprint.com

more...: Phil Dewsnap has been with the company since its inception. Phil's formal education consists of an Honours BA from the University of Guelph and a combined LLB/MBA from the University of Alberta. Phil holds a Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence. Prior to joining AirSprint, Phil obtained more than 20 years of aviation experience, including flying for a contractor to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Phil is responsible for managing the AirSprint Safety Management System and is also qualified as a Citation XL/S captain at AirSprint.

Sean Kellington
Vice President, Business Development

Email: rsk@airsprint.com

more...: After 13 years in the financial services industry as a certified financial planner, helping business owners structure sound financial plans, Sean decided to follow another passion by joining the aviation industry. Sean has a keen eye for the things that matter most to business owners and individuals alike. Sean is an active associate for the Calgary Stampede, and volunteers with the Calgary Alzheimer's Society.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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