Press Release

Issued by Priester Aviation.

September 20, 2016

Priester Aviation, LLC, has announced that Michael Giordano and Wade Beyer have joined the company, adding new depth and experience to the sales leadership team of the private aviation company.

Giordano will be responsible for the expansion of Priester's northeast and mid-Atlantic charter sales as vice president of Northeast charter sales. He was a founding partner of the helicopter app Blade, which is widely regarded as the “Uber for helicopters.” Most recently, Giordano lead a White Plains-based Pilatus PC-12 shuttle program known as the “Boston Shuttle.” Giordano is based in New York City.

Beyer also joins Priester as vice president of charter sales, and will be responsible for client retention and expansion of Priester's Southwest territory. He joins Priester from a role as Midwest director of sales for Rockwell Collins, and brings more than 20 years of private aviation experience to the company. Beyer is based in Houston, Texas.

“Mike and Wade are strong additions to our sales leadership team,” said Gary Gennari, senior vice president of charter sales for Priester Aviation. “Their experience in aviation and depth of understanding of our clients' changing needs will be tremendous assets as we move forward in expanding the areas we serve.”