Meet Our Team

Management and Administration

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Billy Martin

    Flight Instructor, CFII

  • Chad Marchesseault

    Flight Instructor, CFII

  • Clayton Starwalt

    Flight Instructor

  • Dani Crowley

    Flight Instructor, CFII

  • Gene Gussenhoven

    Flight Instructor, CFII

  • Jon Griffin

    Flight Instructor

  • Leah Froehlich

    Flight Instructor

  • Michael Boyington

    Flight Instructor, CFII

  • Mike Meehan

    Flight Instructor, CFII

  • Nate Brown

    Flight Instructor, CFII

  • Rachel Robbins

    Flight Instructor, CFII

  • Ron Hubble

    Flight Instructor, CFII

  • Ryan Mahan

    Flight Instructor, CFII

  • Stephanie Redder

    Flight Instructor

  • Tim Lewis

    Flight Instructor, CFII CSIP, SF50, DPE

  • Adam Phelps

    Flight Instructor

Maintenance

  • Pete Reed

    Director of Maintenance - IA

  • Matt Hamm

    A&P Mechanic - IA
    Flight Instructor, CFII

  • Tyler Hyatt

    A&P Mechanic

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