Team work on the fly!

Doug Strangfeld
Chief Operating Officer / Director of Operations

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Mr. Strangfeld has been involved in aviation all of his life. His career started as an aircraft mechanic achieving A & P, IA, and FAA Designated Airworthiness Representative ratings. While working as a mechanic he completed his pilot rating up to an ATP with type ratings in jet aircraft. He has held positions as Chief Pilot for international corporations and personally bought and sold aircraft all over the world, including a trip to Russia during the end of the cold war to purchase a dozen military fighters.

Mr. Strangfeld is a 4th generation Colorado native who attended Metropolitan State Colleges' Aviation Management program and enjoys all outdoor activities and volunteering at youth ski resort events.

Chad Butzine
Vice President Administration

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Chad Butzine has an extended history in executive transportation. He joined International Jet after a prestigious career managing Limousine Transportation and exclusive red-carpet events in Hollywood. He brings 15 years of experience in livery service, luxury travel and high-volume Gala event coordination for only the most discriminating clientele.

Aside from his passion for the luxury travel industry Chad has an affinity for everything outdoors from hiking to camping to fly-fishing- he does it all.

Kim armstrong
Flight Coordinator

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Kim Armstrong is our Flight Coordinator at International Jet. She graduated with a Degree in Computer Information Systems and has a vast experience within the luxury hospitality industry. She worked as a Private Jet Concierge for many years, where she acquired the background to deliver bespoke services and seamless travel experiences. She also was a manager that opened Sunset Key Cottages, an exclusive tropical island located off of Key West, FL, that provides exceptional resort accommodations. Kim loves travel and has a passion for Private Jet Aviation.

Christy Edwards
Flight Coordinator

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Christy Edwards grew up in the Midwest and attended the University of Illinois in Chicago where she earned her B.A. in Communications. She traveled the country after graduation, eventually settling in Denver to continue her career in senior management with Southern Deli Holdings. Christy is excited to transition into the world of aviation and has enjoyed the associated fast pace and new challenges. In her leisure time Christy relaxes with her husband and one year old daughter in addition to hiking, painting, coffee, and cooking.

Logan Nelson
Flight Coordinator

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Logan Nelson graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver with a degree in Aviation and Aerospace Science. He also holds a Commercial Pilot Certificate and is working towards a Flight Instructor Certification. In his free time, he enjoys movies, mountain biking and camping.

Justin Krueger
Flight Coordinator

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Originally from Oregon, Justin studied at the University of Northern Colorado, and comes to International Jet as a Flight Coordinator with a strong background in the service industry. With his free time Justin enjoys boating, camping, range shooting, and barbequeing. Justin is also pursuing his Private Pilot’s License.

Sandra Saiontz
Flight Coordinator

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Sandra studied aviation at Metropolitan State University, hoping to finish her degree soon and also received her private pilot’s license early in her career. She has extensive experience in luxury air-travel coordinating transportation for the entertainment industry in Hollywood. Sandra has an affinity for the Healing Arts, hiking, camping and spending time in the outdoors.

Sam Wieseler
Flight Coordinator

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Sam is a Colorado native and currently a flight coordinator with a love for aviation. He has worked for International Jet previously in the Hangar Operations department and has hopes of flying corporate jets in his future. When he isn't at IJET he is working on getting his flying certificates, rock climbing, or off-roading.

ADAM BROWN
Business Development

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Adam Brown is a Colorado native and as Director of Business Development at International Jet, Adam enjoys working in the community in which he was raised. He graduated with a degree in Aviation Management from Metropolitan State University of Denver where he learned about the vast and ever changing world of aviation. After attaining his degree, Adam was hired on as a Sales and Customer Service Representative for Signature Flight Support. Through his work at a Fixed Base Operator Adam provided services to Pilots, Aircraft Owners, Celebrities and Airport Operations. He is a professional sales and marketing consultant with a strong foundation of Aviation Management. Adam loves aviation and has a passion for Private Jet Charter.

ANGELA KIA
Charter Sales

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Angela Kia is our Charter Sales Representative at International Jet. She graduated from Western Carolina University with a Degree in Hospitality and Tourism and a Minor in Marketing. She worked at the Bachelor Gulch Club in Beaver Creek Resort for many years acquiring a strong background in both Hospitality and Membership Services. She also worked for the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce in the membership realm helping new businesses off their feet and engaged in the local community. Angela grew up in and around the airline industry and has always been fascinated with aviation business and travel.

Steve Bontrager
Director of Safety

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Steve grew up in rural Ohio but after graduating from Hesston College he moved overseas to work in humanitarian aviation. He lived and worked in central Africa and Afghanistan for 6 years while holding a variety of positions including, Safety Officer, Director of Operations, and Training Captain.

He's been in Colorado for 5 years and lives in Littleton with his wife and 2 children. When he's not flying Steve enjoys spending time with his family in the mountains and amateur photography.

John Ceimet
Hangar Operations Manager

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Mr. John Ceimet has worked in aviation for 7 years as a Line Technician. John currently manages the facilities and oversees all hangar and ramp operations for International Jet. He graduated from Metropolitan State College of Denver in 2009 with a Bachelors of Science in Aviation Technology and a Minor in Speech Communications. John is working on his commercial pilot certificate and one day he hopes to fly corporate jets.

John is a Colorado native and he enjoys skiing, snow boarding, flying leisurely and restoring classic cars.

Rod Champney
Director of Technology

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Mr. Champney was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. His father was a Cessna dealer and distributor for West Texas and Southern New Mexico and he became immersed in aviation at a very early age. He soloed on his sixteenth birthday in a twin-engine Cessna 320 on a flight from Wichita, KS to El Paso. Over time, he worked in every facet of the aviation business from maintenance to flight instruction and charter.

Mr. Champney graduated, with honors, from the University of Texas at El Paso, majoring in Physics with minors in Mathematics and Accounting. Upon graduating from college he was employed by Farah Manufacturing Company as a corporate jet pilot and engineer. Mr. Champney joined International Jet in 2001 as Lead Air Medical Captain and was Assistant Chief Pilot prior to becoming Chief Pilot. Mr. Champney holds an Airline Transport Pilot certificate, Flight and Ground Instructor certificates, and is also glider rated having logged a total of 7,500 hours. He has served as an Aviation Explorer Post Advisor with the Boy Scouts of America, is a guest lecturer at Metropolitan State College, and was a very active referee and Co-Chairman of the State Referee Committee for the Colorado State Youth Soccer Association for many years. He is married with three grown daughters and eight grandchildren.

C. Keith Haines
Chief Pilot

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C. Keith Haines is our current Chief Pilot. He has been in aviation for over 40 years with over 17,000 of flying time, nearly all in multi-engine jet aircraft. He is a 1977 graduate of the US Air Force Academy with a B.S. in Chemistry. He had a career in the USAF flying several versions of the B-707. He received a M.S. in Aeronautical Science while in the Air Force from Embry-Riddle . He then did a career with United Parcel Service flying the B-747 and MD-11 aircraft. The vast majority of his flying has been international and now enjoys staying a little closer to home.

He is actively volunteers in his local community with different activities and also with the USAF Academy in different programs for the cadets and with the Academy’s aero club introducing young people to flying. He thoroughly enjoys the Colorado outdoors with hiking, fishing, biking and skiing.

Adam Sherak
Director of Maintenance

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Adam Sherak’s aviation career started right after high school, joining the U.S. Navy assigned to flight deck V-1 Division onboard the Nimitz class supercarrier U.S.S. Carl Vinson, responsible for the security and movement of aircraft on the flight deck. During this time he served in both Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Post military, Adam joined and graduated from Westwood College of Aviation Technology before beginning his career with International Jet where he advanced quickly to the position of Lead Mechanic and ultimately the Maintenance Manager/Chief Inspector. Adam has over a decade of aviation experience servicing various aircraft including Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dassault, Cessna and other jet/turboprop products. Adam is the leader of the team that won two consecutive FAA Diamond Awards.

When he's not maintaining aircraft, he enjoys spending outdoor time with his daughter and enjoying all that Colorado has to offer such as hunting, camping and fishing .

Odell Isaac
Assistant Chief Pilot, Compliance

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Mr. Isaac is an Airline Transport Pilot with over 30 years experience in commercial flying and 10,000+ hours of logged flight time. He has held various positions with Part 135 On Demand operators to include Director of Operations and Chief Pilot. He is an authorized FAA Check Pilot on both the Lear 60 fleet as well as the legacy Lear fleet. A dual rated pilot in both fixed and rotor wing aircraft, Mr. Isaac has a deep passion for all things flying.

As the primary liaison to the FAA, his current duties include regulatory compliance with the FAA/DOT as well as the myriad of other regulatory agencies, General Operations Manuals, Operations Specifications, Pilot Training Manual and other documents used to insure adherence to flight operations policies and procedures. Mr. Isaac also serves as the primary Drug Program Administrator and enforces HazMat compliance.

Having lived in Colorado most of his life, Mr. Isaac thoroughly enjoys the Colorado mountain lifestyle and counts hiking, biking, skiing, snowshoeing, golf, tennis and woodworking among his hobbies. He and his wife volunteer with Canine Partners of the Rockies and assists in training and raising service dogs for the disabled.

SKYLAR LIPPOLD
Administrative Assistant

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Recently joining International Jet, Skylar Lippold has lived in Colorado for 10 years, and was born in Oregon. Skylar is a young entrepreneur with a love for teaching and serving others. Stepping into her new role as an administrative assistant, she is actively growing her personal skills in and outside of the workplace. When she is not at work, she is soaking in the sun and adventuring around Colorado, reading, and engaging with new people.

DELLA ACEVEDO
HR Administrator

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Della has joined the International Jet Aviation team as the HR Administrator. A Colorado native, she grew up in Fort Collins and has lived in the metro area since graduating from high school. Della obtained a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Denver where she studied cello performance. However, a love for numbers led her into a career in accounting where she has worked in the construction, cable television and recruiting industries.

Outside of work, Della enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as listening to podcasts, keeping up with the MCU, and spending time with her two dogs, Chuck and Milo.

COLLEEN MEANS
Controller

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Colleen Means brings over 15 years of accounting experience to International Jet from a wide variety of corporations. The financial knowledge she has accrued with various billing software systems, tax procedures, payroll transactions and other accounting functions, puts her in a perfect position to lead our accounting department.

Proud to call herself a Colorado native, Colleen is an outdoor enthusiast enjoying hiking, back packing, bicycling, and fly fishing. She shares these activities with her grown son and daughter and their families.

HEIKE SCHAEFFER
Assistant Controller

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Heike Schaeffer is the assistant controller and started to work at International Jet Aviation in January of 2000.

She was born and raised in Germany and graduated with German degree in Banking and Finance.

During her free time, she enjoys the beautiful Colorado outdoors, going on nature walks with her dog and entertaining family and friends.