Tony Mateer

General Manager

Tony has over 25 years in aviation, both as a pilot & manager with over 7500 flight hours. Before aviation, Tony was in the automotive industry. He has worked as a pilot and Director of Ops flying charter and air ambulance services for 10+ years prior to joining KCAC. When not at work, Tony can be found in the kitchen with a glass of wine cooking with his wife Anne, grilling or tinkering on basement projects. Exceptional customer service is at the heart of all of his business endeavors.

Kiz Olson

Director of Human Resources

Kiz found her passion for HR early on and has been a part of the KCAC family for over 20 years. Even when she worked retail prior to joining KCAC, Kiz gravitated towards the employee hiring, benefits & training side & she decided to get her Masters in Human Resources. Kiz likes the variety each day brings & enjoys working with management and employees to make KCAC an employer of choice. Outside of work, Kiz and her husband Jeff enjoy spending time with her step-daughter & extended family.

Bill Lento

Director of Maintenance

Bill started his aviation career in 1988 as an Apache helicopter crew chief. He went to Maple Woods Community College to earn his A & P licenses and graduated from Kansas State Univ. with a degree in Aviation Technology. He has worked in the experimental flight dept. for Beechcraft. Bill has worked for KCAC since 2004, first a mechanic & now serves as the QA Manager and Chief Inspector. Bill is the valid holder of Airframe, Powerplant, & Inspection Authorization certificates from the FAA.

Michael Kolman

Regional Director of Pilatus Aircraft Sales

IA, KS, MO, NE, OK

In 1986, Michael started his aviation education at Utah Valley Univ. & then graduated from Spartan School of Aeronautics in 1989. He holds an ATP pilot certificate & has logged nearly 3000 flight hours. Michael has worked for various OEMs & feels that the greatest value he can bring to his clients is being a trusted advisor analyzing his customers’ needs. Michael & Melanie are proud parents of 8 kids, 2 married, 2 in college and 5 keeping them constantly on the go with school outings & sports. Contact Michael at 913.324.1250

Keith Plumb

Regional Director of Pilatus Aircraft Sales

IL, IN, MN, WI

Keith’s passion for aviation began at age 15 after taking a flying lesson in Virginia. He graduated from Embry-Riddle and, in 1998, Keith moved to Wichita, KS to sell pre-owned jets and new Piaggio P180s. In 2001, he co-founded Executive AirShare and grew the profitable business to 50 aircraft. Keith holds an ATP with King Air 350 and five jet type ratings. Keith and his wife Jill are proud parents to five teenagers. He enjoys flying, golfing, traveling and being a member of YPO, AOPA and EAA. Contact Keith at 913.324.1250

Dave DeWalt

Piper Aircraft Sales – AR, CO, KS, MO, OK
PreOwned Aircraft Sales

Dave spent summers as a child camping at AirVenture. That fueled his love for aviation & by high school, he was already flying. Dave graduated with a degree in Economics & Accounting with a focus in new business development, but once he realized he could make a living in aviation, he jumped in & never looked back. Dave has been selling aircraft for KCAC since 1999. When he isn’t flying he is either restoring classic cars & motorcycles or spending time at the Lake of the Ozarks with family. Contact Dave at 913.324.1250

Scott Blair

Client Relations Manager

With over 30 years of aviation experience, Scott Blair brings a wealth of knowledge to KCAC’s Client Relations Manager role. The Desert Storm veteran started as an Air Force C-130 maintenance technician. He has also worked as an A&P technician, field service engineer and maintenance manager for other aviation companies.
“I love learning technical information and how systems work,” he says, “along with building relationships with aircraft owners and operators.”
Outside of work, you may find Scott SCUBA diving on shipwrecks, riding his Harley or spending time with his wife, Cheryl, and family.
Contact Scott at 913.324.1256

Jamie Murray

Contracts and Sales Administration Manager

Jamie’s intro flight through the Young Eagles in middle school eventually led her to pursue her Aviation Mgmt. degree from the Univ. of Central Missouri. There she earned her Commercial Pilot’s License with Multi & Inst. ratings & later became an AAAE Airport Certified Employee (ACE) in Operations. In her career, Jamie has served as a banner tow pilot in FL as well as a commercial airlines pilot.

Carrie Gicante

Director of Marketing

As a kid, Carrie always loved going to air shows with her family to watch the Blue Angels perform and see the B-2’s at Whiteman AFB. Today, she puts her years of marketing experience to work for KCAC in a variety of ways, including coordination of the Great Planes Air Expo. When Carrie isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with family and traveling to wherever the next adventure takes her whether it’s hiking an active volcano in Chile or cruising the sand dunes of Oklahoma.

Lindsay Barnard

Controller

Lindsay is proud to put her 10+ years of accounting experience to work as the Controller for KCAC Aviation. She graduated with a degree in Accounting from MidAmerica Nazarene University and enjoys using those skills within the aviation industry. When Lindsay isn’t crunching numbers, she enjoys trying new recipes and spending time with her family and friends.

Trenton Jones

Line Service Manager

Trenton Jones spent five years as a member of the Line Service Department, learning the aviation business from the ground up and establishing relationships with many of KCAC’s customers. Trenton, who took on a departmental leadership role for three years, likes to focus his talents on meeting customers’ needs, while striving to exceed their expectations. His proactive approach and attention to detail continue to benefit the company. When he’s not at work, you can find Trenton touring the country on his Harley-Davidson, playing golf or spending time with family.

Nicole Taber

Charter Coordinator

Nicole Taber started her career at KCAC in the customer service department and was quickly promoted to Charter Assistant. Her career background includes business development, client relationship management and customer service. Nicole enjoys working day-in and day-out assisting customers with their travel needs. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Washburn University with an emphasis in Human Services. When Nicole is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

Kevin Smith

Chief Pilot

Kevin has been in aviation for more than 30 years and has accrued more than 11,000 hours of flight time. He has previously served as President and General Manager of other flight departments in the Kansas City area, but has been flying with KCAC Aviation for over 15 years. Kevin is an avid runner and wine enthusiast. When he is not at the airport, you will find Kevin spending time with his family.

Clinton McKenzie

Assistant Chief Pilot

Although Clinton McKenzie, KCAC’s assistant chief pilot, can’t remember a time when he wasn’t thinking about airplanes, he didn’t take his first big step toward an aviation career until after college when he earned his private pilot’s certificate. Prior to joining KCAC, Tony Mateer, KCAC director of operations, gave him his first big break, and the two went on to work together at KCAC in the early 2000s. McKenzie left KCAC in 2005, but he came back to the KCAC Aviation family in 2012. “It’s a great privilege to fly the CJ3+, PC-12 and PC-24,” he said.

When he’s not flying, you will find McKenzie with his wife, Susie, and two sons, Clinton Jr. and Joseph.

Steve Hinkle

Avionics Supervisor

Steve’s avionics career started in the U.S. Navy repairing multiple military aircraft. The skill set that he acquired in the military is what led him to join the KCAC team in 2007. Outside of work, Steve has over 20 years of volunteer adventures with the Boy Scouts of America. Now that their boys are on their own, Steve has more time to help his wife with her many Pinterest projects!