Donald Dwyer - Managing Partner
Before joining Gardian Jet in 2010, Don Dwyer spent 22 years as an aviation sales professional and executive. A 17 year career with Hawker Beechcraft saw Don start as a Regional Sales Director, then hold increasingly more demanding roles until his final 3 years as Vice President, Global Sales. As VP, he was in charge of the sale of all new and resale commercial aircraft both domestically and internationally. Leading a global team of direct sales VPs, managers and salespeople, as well as dealer networks around the world, he was responsible for more that $2 billion in revenue. He also led the resale organization, managing between $200 million and $400 million in resale inventory. In addition to his management experience, Don is a 4,500-hour commercial pilot and sits on the board of Challenge Aspen, a world-renowned organization devoted to recreational therapy for all types of disabled persons.
Frederick Clarey - Vice President
Fred began his business career with 11 years at IBM in sales and sales management, positions that uniquely prepared him for the sophistication of the Guardian Jet consulting and sales approach. Prior to joining Guardian, Fred enjoyed 17 years as a Regional Sales Director in the Southwest and California for Hawker Beechcraft Corporation. As one of the HBC's most successful sales professionals in that period, Fred emphasized the strategic needs of his clients as the cornerstone of their aviation solutions. Fred is an accomplished pilot holding and ATP certificate as well as his CFI and MEI and has logged over 4,200 hours. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Arizona and a Masters in Business Administration from Pepperdine University. Fred heads up Guardian Jet's West Coast operations.
