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S T E P H E N A . Z I N D A

19544 Makayla Lane, Cornelius, NC 28031
Phone 704-746-2378 • E-mail stephen@zindaworks.com

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Sales and Marketing
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Aircraft Completions
• Assembly Operations
• Research and Development Projects
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

1990 AAS Aerospace Systems Technology
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE
1990 AAS INSTRUCTOR IN TECHNOLOGY AND MILITARY SCIENCE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE

2001 BS Professional Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
---- FAA Certified Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Advisory Board Member 2016-Present
Ascent Vision Technologies, LLC, Belgrade, Montana
• Works directly with the CEO and VP, Business Development on open markets for new sales of ISR
equipment.

• Identifies target OEMs and Customers for sales of Senior Staff available ISR solutions.

Vice-President 2011-2016
Quest Aircraft Company, LLC, Sandpoint, Idaho

• Part of the leadership team identified by the ownership of Quest to restart operations after
acquisition completion.

• Led the effort to identify product enhancements necessary to properly position the KODIAK 100
aircraft in the marketplace.
• Coordinated and negotiated with key suppliers to provide parts necessary for assembly line activities.
• Established a Domestic and International Sales Network for the Quest KODIAK 100.
• Developed plans and budgets for new aircraft assembly, sales and after-market modifications
totaling $70 million in revenue annually.
• Grew sales each year setting Company record sales in 2013, 2014, and 2015.

• Managed all aspects of marketing the KODIAK 100 to include interfacing with the media, aviation
publications, website management, and industry trade shows.

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