Meet Our Team Of Professionals

Jeff Wales

Jeff Wales

Owner/Manager
jwales@peoriaaviation.com
309-693-2372

Jeff spent the last 13 years as an Air Force pilot before entering the FBO business. He has over 1600 hours of multi-engine jet time, primarily in the F-15C. Jeff lives in Peoria, IL with his wife and three children.

Dave Jackson

Dave Jackson

Chief of Line Personnel
djackson@peoriaaviation.com
309-693-2372

Dave is a retired Caterpillar manager who has been a pilot most of his life. He strives to perfect customer satisfaction. Dave lives just outside Peoria, IL with his wife and son.

Mike Tillman

Mike Tillman

Aircraft and powerplant mechanic with inspection authorization
mtillman@peoriaaviation.com
309-693-2372

Mike has worked on airplanes for over 18 years, and has worked on airplanes at Mt Hawley airport for the last 11 years. Mike has had his pilots' license for 16 years. He lives in Peoria, IL and works on cars in his spare time.

Addy Demanis

Addy Demanis

Line Personnel
ademanis@peoriaaviation.com
309-693-2372

Addy is on his way to the University of Illinois in Champaign/Urbana. His interests in aviation drive his desire for customer satisfaction at Mt Hawley airport.

Michelle Gasper

Michelle Gasper

Office Manager
mgasper@peoriaaviation.com
309-693-2372

Michelle is new to the aviation industry but brings office management skills and is great working with people of all ages. She will eventually manage the charter appointments and catering as well.

Jared Hunt

Jared Hunt

Line Service attendant
glhunt60@insightbb.com
309-693-2372

Jared is planning to attend Lewis University to study Aviation in the fall of 2007. His passion for aviation guarentees the customer satisfaction at every visit to Maunt Hawley Airport.

Alexis Montanez

Alexis Montanez

Airplane Mechanic
309-693-2372

Alex is one of our great wonderful Mechanics here at Peoria Aviation. He is also a CFA. His has also been imployed at Boeing, Ameratech Aviation, and was a Caribbean Flight Instructor.

JP

Line Service attendant
309-693-2372

JP is currently studying engineering at University of Illinois and is very interested in aviation.

Ethan Malavolti

Ethan Malavolti

Line Service attendant

Ethan currently attends Dunlap High School. He is currently working on achieving his private pilot liscense.