Million Air Richmond Team


Gene McDonough

email: gmcdonough@millionair-richmond.com

 

President
Gene McDonough's aviation career began in 1969. He has managed all facets of fixed based operations from line service to maintenance to charter. His qualifications include Airline Transport Pilot, Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic, and Inspection Authorization. Gene's ingenuity, determination, and commitment to the industry has developed Million Air Richmond into one of the finest full-service facilities on the east coast.

 

Mark Cooke

email: mcooke@euroclassics.com

 

Financial Manager

 

Ron Bisbee

email: rbisbee@millionair-richmond.com

 

Flight Department Manager
Ron Bisbee has a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and has devoted his career to general aviation. Ron has previously held positions as a line pilot, chief pilot, and Director of Operations for FAR Part 135 Flight Departments.  Million Air Richmond has greatly benefited from Ron’s experience; his knowledge of the ATC system, FAA regulations, and aircraft performance parameters ensures optimum safety for each flight dispatched through our operation.

 

Claus Bonner

email: cbonner@millionair-richmond.com

 

Chief Pilot
Claus Bonner has been Chief Pilot for Million Air since the company's inception. He has 40 years' experience as a pilot with over 18,000 incident/accident-free hours. Claus also holds an Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic license.

 

John Gardner

e-mail: jgardner@millionair-richmond.com

 

Maintenance Manager
John Gardner's technical expertise, qualifications, and training are vast. He received his A&P in 1986. He holds an Inspection Authorization and MACS Certification. John has received formal Maintenance & Systems training in each of the turbine aircraft that Million Air operates. His team of certified Airframe & Powerplant mechanics are similarly trained and experienced.

 

Howard Johns

email: hjohns@millionair-richmond.com

 

Avionics Manager
A native of Southeast Virginia, Howard loves rural living.  He is very active in his local community.  Howard was in the United States Air Force where he worked as an Avionics Communication Technician on C141’s as well as other transient aircraft.  With over 20 years of aviation experience, Howard brings a great wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Million Air team. 

 

Krystal Grant

email: kcarter@millionair-richmond.com

 

Human Resource Manager
Krystal Grant serves as the Human Resource Manager for Million Air Richmond.  She started with the company in 1997 as a Customer Service Representative. She has also successfully completed Flight Attendant training, and complements our Challenger crew as a Flight Hostess. With a strong Customer Service background, Krystal improved the level of service being provided by Million Air's Charter Department while she was the Charter Department Manager. Krystal’s knowledge of Million Air’s business and experience in aviation contributed to the promotion of her current position.

 

Sherrie Davidson

email: sdavidson@millionair-richmond.com

 

Customer Relations Manager
Sherrie began her aviation career in 1998 at a small county airport in her hometown of Warrenton, Virginia.  It was here that her love for aviation began.  She moved to Richmond in 2003 to finish her Bachelor’s degree in Business Management.  While completing her degree at Virginia Commonwealth University, she worked part time at Million Air Richmond.  After she graduated, she continued her career full time with Million Air Richmond.  Sherrie has worked in many different departments to include: customer service, accounting, and aircraft charter.

 

Joel Mooney

email: jmooney@millionair-richmond.com

 

Line Service Manager
Joel started with Million Air Richmond in 2001 as a line service technician.  His determination and hard work earned him his current title, Line Service Manager.  He has worked hard over the years to learn all aspects of line service as well as building local relationships with the airlines.  Joel is a Certified Refueling Instructor for 22 different airlines to include Delta, American and FedEx.  He is also a certified De-Icing Instructor.  Joel has attended several Million Air classes where he has learned to “live the Million Air brand”.

 
Norm Jennings

email: njennings@millionair-richmond.com

 

Quality Assurance Manager

Norm Jennings joined the U.S. Navy in 1980 and served in the fuels division on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and the USS Nimitz.  Norm was trained in most aspects of fuel handling including below decks (quality control) and on the flight deck (aircraft fueling).  Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Norm has worked for several FBO’s in that area including Million Air Cleveland.  He came to Million Air Richmond in 2003 and started as a line technician.  Since then he has been trained to fuel the airlines, been promoted to a shift supervisor, worked in quality control, and most recently promoted to Quality Assurance Manager.  This promotion came about with recommendation from the former Quality Assurance Manager, Cary Shelton.

Leslie Sivert

email: lsivert@millionair-richmond.com

 

Accounting Manager
Leslie Sivert is a graduate of James Madison University.  She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in management and a minor in marketing.  Her interest in
accounting ultimately led to future positions in accounting management.

Leslie began working in the aviation industry in 1988 after having been introduced to the aviation environment many years before.   She feels very fortunate to have experienced her first flight at age seven with her father, an aviator in the United States Marine Corps piloting the aircraft.  Leslie earned her private pilot’s license in 1992.

She joined Million Air Richmond in 1999 and believes the expertise of the Million Air staff has contributed greatly to the company’s growth and success. Leslie continues to enjoy the challenges of the aviation industry and appreciates working alongside so many interesting people in such a unique environment.

 

Dave Souleret

email: customerservice@millionair-richmond.com

 

Detailing Manager
Dave has a vast amount of customer service experience.  He has worked in many different industries including commercial insurance and industrial sales.  Before coming to Million Air, Dave headed the housekeeping department at a hospital.  His love for airplanes brought him to Million Air Richmond in December 2008.  Dave also holds a Commercial Pilots License with an Instrument rating.