Our Leadership Team
Brian Counsil | President & Chief Executive Officer
Brian has been with Sun Air Jets since its inception and has been involved with every aspect of growing the enterprise from its early days to its current position as a world-class FBO and international jet charter company. As an aviation tax attorney and accountant, Brian not only leads Sun Air Jets as the expert in legal, tax and financial aspects of our business, but unique to our industry, also offers that expert advice to the aircraft owners in Sun Air Jets’ managed aircraft fleet. Brian holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Davis.
Rob Cox | Executive Vice President & Director of Maintenance
Rob has over 23 years of aviation maintenance experience beginning in 1993 with the USAF, California Air National Guard as a C-130 Crew Chief. He has been in business aviation since 1998 and has held several high level positions both as a maintenance technician, and maintenance oversite for part 135, part 91, and part 145 operators on a variety of aircraft. Throughout his career, Rob has continued his education to stay up to date with the latest technology, safety standards, and best maintenance practices.
Ed Fares | Director of Operations
Ed has over 20 years of experience in the aviation industry. His experience ranges from being a Captain in the airline industry to holding Chief Pilot and Director of Operation positions within the business aviation industry. He is an airline transport rated pilot with over 11,000 flight hours. He has also held various training, safety, and standards positions throughout his career. Ed holds multiple type ratings on Gulfstream, Citation and Embraer aircraft. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Technology from Purdue University.
Mary Brehm | Vice President of Business Operations
Since joining Sun Air Jets in 2020, Mary has thrived in the fast-paced world of business aviation. With a diverse background in sales, business development, and operations, she brings a well-rounded perspective to the team. Her 25 years of expertise helps her to understand the broader needs of a business while focusing on the details that drive success. Mary believes that an organization’s greatest asset is its people, and she is committed to fostering a positive, supportive environment at Sun Air Jets. She holds a degree in Fine Arts and Communication from Arizona State University, and looks forward to contributing to Sun Air’s growth.
Kimberly Strassburger | Vice President of Finance & HR
Kimberly joined Sun Air Jets in 2022, bringing over 24 years of experience in sales, operations, and Human Resources. She has held senior leadership positions across multiple states, served as a principal owner, and managed accounts for private entities. Kimberly is also an HR Certified Professional with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). She holds a Master’s Degree in Organization Management with a specialization in Human Resources from the University of Arizona and is dedicated to driving operational excellence while supporting the growth and development of Sun Air Jets.