Casey J. Blake
Founder / CEO

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Aviation runs deep in the Blake family dating back to the early 1900’s, including a World War I fighter Ace, a grandfather who was a Lt. Colonel in the Air Force, and his father who received his pilots license at the age of 16 in the state of Indiana.

As a graduate of Purdue University School of Aviation Management, Casey has two decades of extensive leadership experience in nearly every facet of the private aviation industry, including fractional ownership, whole aircraft ownership, jet cards, chartering, acquisitions and brokerage.

Casey is a passionate and energetic executive leader with broad relationships that allow him to guide individuals and companies through the ins and outs of all things private aviation. His proven ability to drive results and align team members in pursuit of exceeding expectations has positioned him to overcome difficult and complex business situations.

Casey is passionate about his faith, his loving wife, their four children and all things aviation – all while enjoying the occasional round of golf.

Josh Holstein
Business Operations Officer

With decades of exposure to aircraft, Josh developed a passion for aviation that shines through in the way he serves clients. His extensive industry knowledge and client-first mindset, enables him to deliver exceptional results and build long-lasting partnerships.

A graduate of Purdue University, he brings more than 15 years of experience spanning the full customer lifecycle – sales, marketing, client relations and financial management. He has built his career on combining deep industry expertise with a commitment to excellence. This translates directly to customers, providing them with top tier service.

Outside of aviation, Josh values faith, family and fitness, enjoying time with his beautiful wife and three children.

Luke A. Mark, CPA
Accounting, Acquisition, & Sales Officer

Luke has been a student of aviation for a number of years now, after earning his pilot’s license in high school, he has consistently been fascinated with all things aviation. After graduating from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in both Accounting and Aviation Management, Luke began his career as a Sales Analyst with an alternative Aviation Fuels Company. There he led several different financial and tax accounting initiatives as well as internal control implementation efforts. Following that, Luke worked as a Senior Auditor for Deloitte, where he guided various teams through every phase of the audit. At Deloitte, he served clients of various sizes from smaller companies all the way to Fortune 500 companies, implementing next generation audit technology and platforms along the way.

However, Luke always wanted to return to aviation, specifically private aviation. He enjoys the various challenges private aviation comes with and providing the best possible information and data to current and prospective clients. Luke’s breadth of experience in accounting and aviation helps to accomplish that goal of providing a service like no other to our clients. Luke is also a licensed CPA in the state of Indiana.

Luke enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife and 2 dogs, typically running or walking around the neighborhood in addition to being an avid golfer.

Leslie Blake
Personnel Officer

Leslie’s fascination with aviation started at a young age. Her father was in the Air Force Reserves and held a private pilot’s license. He would frequently take their family for rides high above Clinton county where she grew up. Whenever her family vacationed, these trips often included stops at aviation museums, Air Force bases, and countless air shows.

That love for aviation was further kindled when Leslie met Casey at Purdue University. By tethering her love for aviation to his passion and drive in the industry, aviation has shaped their marriage and futures. Their kids didn’t stand a chance. Each of them are now developing their own love for all things airplanes.

In her free time, Leslie enjoys cooking, reading, camping, and hiking. She is devoted in her faith and deeply loves serving others, including her husband and their four children.

Aviation Team

John deluca
G450 LEad Captain

John holds six jet type ratings, including two Gulfstream types. He is a graduate of Indiana State
University with a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aviation Flight Technology. When John is not flying, he loves to spend time with his wife, and family, and enjoys keeping physically fit.

Nathan Clark
G450 Captain

Nathan has experience as a Chief Pilot and Check Airman for both charter and corporate aviation and is a graduate of Embry-Riddle University. Nathan also loves to spend time with his wife, and family, participating in sports, and fishing in mountain streams.

Nate Mendenhall
Contract A/C Technician

Nate, as a technician contractor, adds an extensive background in aviation technology. When not on the job, he enjoys camping with his wife and family, encouraging their kids in 4-H events, and having fun in water sports.

Sam Collura
Captain

Sam’s college education took him in the direction of mechanical design and entrepreneurship until he discovered the joy of flying. Now, after twenty-five plus years as a flight instructor and charter pilot, he takes delight in providing excellent service as a captain in private aviation.