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Experience, dedication and service are the terms that define the professionals at Imaginaire. Our people set us apart and make our organization the most trusted and qualified place for your investment. Meet the foundation of our aircraft management team:
Steve Wilson – Chief Executive Officer
Steve Wilson has over 36 years of corporate aviation experience. He has been involved in over 400 aircraft sales and acquisitions during his career and operated numerous aircraft types as a direct air carrier holding an FAA Part 135 Certificate. In 1983, Mr. Wilson was involved as a founder of Million Air, one of the nation’s most well known fixed base operations franchise and instrumentally established the franchise operation, as well as developed the business and management principles for the company that continues to thrive in today’s market. As an ATP rated pilot with over 7,000 flight hours and type rated in three different aircraft types, Mr. Wilson’s experience extends to aircraft management, maintenance, sales and charter. With a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, he understands the sophisticated business owner, who travels in the corporate aviation world and applies his knowledge and experience with a hands-on approach to aircraft services and safety and enjoys the personal interaction and advisement with each client.
Jon Maxfield – Director of Sales & Marketing
Jon Maxfield brings over 12 years of sales, marketing and operational experience to Imaginaire. He most recently served as a Director of Sales for one of the largest charter operators in the US where he developed an extensive base of retail charter and brokerage clients in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. Mr. Maxfield’s career began in 1997 with Bombardier Aerospace, where he ultimately ended up leading the sponsorship development efforts for business aircraft, including the management of partnerships with the Indy Racing League, PGA TOUR, Polo Clubs nationwide, Texas Motor Speedway and several NFL teams. As a commercial rated pilot, Mr. Maxfield’s passion for aviation began while earning his Bachelor’s degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Mr. Maxfield’s role is to successfully market and maximize the charter revenue of our owner’s aircraft.
Gerald Shaw – Director of Operations
Gerald Shaw’s experience spans more than 30 years in the aviation industry. His primary responsibility is operational control of all aspects of Imaginaire’s fleet of business. Safety is his number one priority. With over 14,000 PIC flight hours, 12,000 multi-engine hours and over 5,000 hours of turbojet experience, his knowledge is one of our key foundations. A native of Louisiana, Mr. Shaw studied aviation and business at Northeast Louisiana University and the University of New Orleans. His flight training experience includes initial and recurrent Learjet, Hawker, Westwind, Sabreliners and various turbo props and twins from Flight Safety and SimuFlite. His leadership is at the core of our business expansion.
Scott Meek - Chief Pilot
Scott Meek joined the Imaginaire team in 2005 and currently serves as Chief Pilot. He began a life in aviation at a young age as the son of an Air Force fighter pilot. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Aviation from South Eastern Oklahoma State University and began his aviation career in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. He now has over 7,000 flight hours with an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate and type ratings in the Learjet and the Boeing 737. Mr. Meek understands what it takes to go the extra mile and enjoys going the distance on every flight. He proudly oversees an experienced team of pilots dedicated to safely providing the highest level of customer service.