Peg Billson, formerly president of BBA Aviation Legacy Support, has been promoted to president and CEO of the company’s recently organized BBA Aviation Aftermarket Services division. The aftermarket services division includes subsidiaries Ontic, Dallas Airmotive, Premier Turbines, H+S Aviation, International Turbine Service, W.H. Barrett Turbine Engine Company, International Governor Services and APPH. The company’s Dallas Airmotive subsidiary has announced a restructuring of its U.S. sales organization. Senior sales director Jim Blasingame, who formerly handled sales for Rolls-Royce engine services and company fleet accounts, will now handle the company’s major accounts, OEM relationships, and sales support. Jeff Turner, most recently sales director for Pratt & Whitney Canada programs, was appointed territorial director for the Western U.S., while Jeff Dunn, regional engine manager for Pratt & Whitney Canada products, was named territorial director for the Central U.S. Randy Sasser, previously regional engine manager for Honeywell products, was promoted to territorial director for the Southeast. Former regional engine manager for Pratt & Whitney Canada products Mike Frazier was appointed territorial director for the Northeast U.S. Mark Russo, who had been sales director for the Honeywell program, will take the position of program director for APU products.
Gulfstream has promoted Dan Nale, most recently v-p of advanced aircraft programs, to the position of senior v-p of programs, engineering and test. He succeeds Pres Henne, who announced his retirement. The Savannah airframer also promoted Danny Wilson from senior manager of supply chain surveillance to director of supplier performance and development.
