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.

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.

Ethan Malavolti

Ethan Malavolti

Line Service attendant
309-693-2372

Ethan currently attends Indiana State University. He is recently a CFI and gotten his multi-engine ratings.

Adam Henson

Adam Henson

Line service
309-693-2372

Adam attends Dunlap High School and has a long family history in aviation. Adam is currently worked on his Private Pilot certificate.

Ryan Jackson

Ryan Jackson

Line Service Supervisor
309-639-2372

Ryan is a graduate of Western Illinois University and has been involved in aviation most of his life. He has his private pilot's certificate and recently completed both NATA and Phillips 66 Line service fuel safety, towing and security training courses.