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Photo of plane from Guardian Jet Facebook Guardian Jet soared above expectations in 2023, reaching record-breaking sales of more than $2 billion. The company also experienced unprecedented growth with its consulting services, allowing Guardian Jet to achieve the most successful year for new aircraft acquisitions in 22 years.
The company's owners and Managing partners, Mike and Don Dwyer, announced strategic expansion initiatives and leadership promotions. The changes highlight Guardian Jet's commitment to excellence, talent development and innovation in the industry.
"Despite facing a flat market landscape, we're committed to reinvesting and expanding in every facet of the business," Managing Partner Mike Dwyer said. "From bolstering our workforce to enhancing technological infrastructure and services, Guardian Jet has spared no effort in fortifying our position and driving growth. As we further invest in our people, technology and services, we're confident that we will continue to increase market share, drive growth and solidify our position as a global leader in aircraft sales and acquisitions."
After an impressive year of growth in 2024, the Guardian Jet team is expanding in some key areas. Doc Dwyer has been appointed Managing Partner and Gabriel Bastos, the former VP of Sales, has been appointed as Head of Global Sales. Guardian Jet is continuing to grow its global footprint and improve client engagement.
Additional personnel changes include:
In France, Meghan Dwyer has taken on the role of Sales Director, Europe. In this role, she will lead business development efforts for Guardian Jet clients in the region.
Amber Gardner was appointed as Regional Sales Manager in West Hudson. In her new role, Gardner will drive business development efforts for clients and prospects west of the Hudson River in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia.
John Ballenger is joining Guardian Jet as the Mountain Regional Sales Manager. Ballenger will be responsible for building client relationships and market share in Midwestern and Western states, including Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Utah, South Dakota and Wyoming.
New York-based Greg Sydor is joining Guardian Jet as the Regional Sales Manager for the Mid-Atlantic region.
Wyatt Breedlove and Brantley Gandy are joining Guardian Jet from the aviation program at Auburn University. Breedlove and Gany solidify the company's commitment to recruiting and helping to develop new industry talent. These two will join the trading floor staff as Aircraft Market Researchers.
"These key leadership changes illustrate our desire to empower the next generation," Guardian Jet Managing Partner Don Dwyer said. "While my brother, Mike, and I aren't going anywhere, we want to harness the talents and capabilities of our star performers now, and continue to lay the foundation for our continued growth and sustainability in the coming years."
Along with impressive staff changes and promotions, Guardian Jet is developing investment technology, including proprietary intellectual property in the Vault and the implementation of advanced call center omnichannel technology platforms. The major tech developments are enabling the company to expand its global footprint and improve client engagement.
"Our expansion into new markets, including Latin America, Mexico, the West Coast and Europe, necessitated the scaling of call center operations to accommodate increased demand," Mike Dwyer said. "Despite the flat market conditions, we're doubling down on our expansion efforts, with a focus on fostering a truly global presence."