Thu, Feb 05, 2009
Cites Experience With Aircraft Sales Startup
Sierra Industries welcomed this week
21-year aviation sales veteran David M. Welch to its growing sales
and marketing staff.
"David brings over 21 years of aviation direct marketing
experience to his new role at Sierra," said Skyway Group Sales and
Marketing Officer Gary Buchanan. "His background in a wide variety
of aircraft sales, in-depth business development and innovative
approach will be a valuable asset to Sierra's team."
A graduate of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, TX, Welch
holds current instrument and multi-engine ratings. He began his
career as an aviation researcher for Gantt Aviation and swiftly
progressed into an Aircraft Sales Manager position with West Air.
After a number of years as Regional Sales Manager for Texas Piper,
Inc., he launched Integrity Aero LLC in 2000, which was sold in the
summer of 2008.
Sierra notes that Welch developed and managed a start-up
aircraft sales company, encompassing everything from writing the
business plan to creating sales procedures. This company grew into
a $10 million dollar firm within four years. Other experiences
included launching an aircraft sales division for an aero-medical
firm, developing an aircraft research department for an aircraft
sales and service company and creating a new twin-engine aircraft
market by buying and upgrading a specific used aircraft,
establishing a new worldwide market in the process.
The aircraft modification company says Welch's involvement in
creating startup companies and oversight responsibilities for
product development has given him valuable real-world experiences
and insight that will be a significant boost to Sierra's sales
efforts.
"Sierra's broad product and services line and expansive growth
potential make it a heaven-sent opportunity in these challenging
times," Welch said. "The combination of experienced MRO services
and Sierra's unique Citation conversions are an ideal mix for
business jet operators looking to maximise their investment."
SkyWay Group President and Sierra CEO Mark Huffstutler added,
"With many years of experience in aviation sales and marketing and
a background in a variety of business processes, training and
technology tools, Mr. Welch is well-qualified to help lead Sierra
into new levels of success. We are very excited to have him on our
sales team."
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