Meet Our Team
Management and Administration
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Dan Arch
Chief Pilot - Platinum CSIP
Dan served 21 years in the U.S. Air Force, flying the KC-135 and overseeing 22 USAF Aero Clubs around the world. He has been with Northwest Flight Service since 2013.
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Aaron Richardson
Director of Operations
Aaron was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and is an alumnus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He joined NWFS in 2013 and now oversees the company’s day-to-day business operations.
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Ray Sampilo
Office Manager
Ray is often the first friendly voice you hear on the phone or the first face you see when you walk into the office. He joined NWFS in April 2024, bringing with him many years of experience in customer service and management.
Instructors
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Billy Martin
Flight Instructor, CFII
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Chad Marchesseault
Flight Instructor, CFII
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Clayton Starwalt
Flight Instructor
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Dani Crowley
Flight Instructor, CFII
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Gene Gussenhoven
Flight Instructor, CFII
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Jon Griffin
Flight Instructor
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Leah Froehlich
Flight Instructor
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Michael Boyington
Flight Instructor, CFII
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Mike Meehan
Flight Instructor, CFII
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Nate Brown
Flight Instructor, CFII
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Rachel Robbins
Flight Instructor, CFII
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Ron Hubble
Flight Instructor, CFII
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Ryan Mahan
Flight Instructor, CFII
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Stephanie Redder
Flight Instructor
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Tim Lewis
Flight Instructor, CFII CSIP, SF50, DPE
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Adam Phelps
Flight Instructor
Maintenance
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Pete Reed
Director of Maintenance - IA
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Matt Hamm
A&P Mechanic - IA
Flight Instructor, CFII -
Tyler Hyatt
A&P Mechanic

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