Connor Hardesty is the Vice President. His responsibilities include general management duties and ensuring the safety of all ground and flight operations through a comprehensive ICAO approved Safety Management System (SMS). Ratings: Commercial Fixed Wing, Commercial Helicopter, Flight Instructor, and various Type Ratings. Education: 2016-2020 Oklahoma State University, Bachelors of Science in Business Administration-Economics

connor@unitedstatesaviation.com

Michelle Hardesty is the Executive Director and a Board Member for The Hardesty Family Foundation, Inc. She is also an Officer of United States Aviation, a family owned business. Michelle’s parents, F. Roger and Donna Hardesty, established the Hardesty Family Foundation in 2005. The Foundation has a broad-based focus on research, education, and social services in the Tulsa area. As the Executive Director, Michelle is responsible for providing the vision, organization and leadership for their charitable giving.

As an active member of the business and philanthropic community in Oklahoma, she has held numerous leadership positions ranging from the Mental Health Association Oklahoma Advisory Council for Vulnerable Populations and Emerging Programs, The Sobering Center, Tulsa Fire Department CARES, the Community Response Team (CRT) and for many other charitable causes. As a Leadership Oklahoma Class of XXVIII graduate, Michelle currently serves on the board of Because We Care and the Oklahoma Hall of Fame.

Tim Reather is an Executive Vice President and Chief Pilot for United States Aviation, an international charter company with worldwide operating authority. As a professional pilot, Mr. Reather has accumulated more than 12,000 hours including nearly 3,000 hours as a flight instructor and has earned 12 type ratings in transport category aircraft and corporate jets. He has over 35 years of experience as an air carrier Director of Operations and Chief Pilot. He has held FAA Check Airman authority in numerous aircraft, is an air carrier flight and ground instructor, and continues to be involved in aviation education. Mr. Reather began his flying career while attending the University of Tulsa, taking lessons on weekends. Later, while a public school teacher he decided to make aviation his career and transitioned to flight and ground instructing full time. Mr. Reather received an undergraduate degree in education from the University of Tulsa and did graduate studies in aviation sciences at Oklahoma State University. He decided at age five that he wanted to be a pilot. As the son of a United States Air Force officer, he was exposed to military aviation during his formative years which no doubt heavily influenced his lifelong love of aviation. Timothy enjoys travel, the outdoors and serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Tulsa Air and Space Museum. He lives in Broken Arrow, OK with his wife Tammy and their two youngest children.

Trey Baker is the Director of Sales, where he leads business development and client relations across the company's diverse aviation services. With a strong background spanning aviation insurance, aircraft sales, and aviation fuel, Trey brings a comprehensive understanding of the aviation industry and a proven ability to deliver tailored solutions for clients. His career reflects a deep passion for aviation and a commitment to building long-term partnerships that drive growth and excellence.

Trey@hardestyco.com

Josh is the Head of Global Charter, managing sales and comprehensive trip support. As a licensed Commercial Pilot with an extensive background in business aviation, he provides customized private-aircraft solutions with a focus on operational precision and client satisfaction.

Joshua@unitedstatesaviation.com

Caleb Benner serves as Director of Maintenance. With over 25 years of experience in business aviation maintenance at Tulsa International Airport, his focus is on aircraft safety and reliability through maintenance planning and budgeting to maximize aircraft owners asset value. He also serves on the Bombardier Learjet Customer Advisory Board.

Gio serves as the FBO General Manager, where he oversees all Fixed Base Operations activities and ensures the highest standards of efficiency and customer service. Gio is dedicated to excellence in managing daily operations, optimizing performance, and building strong relationships with clients, partners, and team members to uphold United States Aviation's reputation for quality and reliability. Call him to schedule your next fuel stop.

Gmora@unitedstatesaviation.com

918-740-8368

Mark Taylor serves as Chief Inspector, and has worked in the aviation maintenance field since 1977. He adheres to superior safety standards, inspection and record keeping. He began his career attending Braniff Education Systems/Northlake College in Dallas. Mark has been with USAVCO since 2020. His experience includes 14 CFR Part 91; 125; 135 and 145. He has held his inspection certificate for over 25 years.

Steve serves as our Chief Helicopter Pilot. Continuing his passion for Blackhawk helicopter operations, Steve Phelps is a U.S. Army Veteran mechanic and test pilot. He brings invaluable knowledge and experience to ensure our Black Hawk Heavy Lift operations are safe and fit for flight.

Jon Cotner serves as the Director of Safety.