A Introduction to Preferred Airparts, LLC

Other:

Photos and Stories For Pilots

7 Reasons Why to Buy
From Preferred

Site Map

Welcome to Preferred Airparts! Ken Stoltzfus Jr. & Brian Stoltzfus
The best thing about Preferred Airparts is not that we have 8,000,000 new parts for just about anything that flies, or that we offer quality parts, unbeatable service and big discounts... -No, the best thing about Preferred is the people who do work here and serve you from day to day. Some you talk to, and others are behind the scenes, but all are important. Dad has often said, "one of the greatest measures of god's blessing upon a business is the people He brings to work there." We agree, and we want you to meet the Preferred Team. We are grateful that they are the kind of people who bring strength to the workplace, their homes and beyond. Many are actively involved in their communities and churches in various ways including short-term missions trips abroad.	Brian Stoltzfus (l) Ken Stoltzfus Jr. (r), in the cockpit of the turbine DC-3 that Brian flew in East Africa for two years recently. He could be there only because of the team who helped carry the load here in his absence.
We'll introduce you to the folks here by the area they work in, starting with the people you deal with most directly.
Sales	Updated: October 2009

Rick Yoder - Rick, our Sales Manager, has reached the 20-year mark with Preferred.
He and Tammy have a family of eight including two adopted and two foster children. An
avid ball player. Short-stop for many years and now third base.
(Sales Manager) Ext.210

Ron King - Coffee connoisseur and avid photographer, Ron came to Preferred in 1991. Ron is our computer guy and keeps things running smoothly.
(Sales and IT) Ext.229

Chris Brown - You've been talking to Chris since 1995. He handles all our missionary aviation
accounts. Chris and Denise have three daughters.
( Mission Projects) Ext.217

Bob Miller - Bob joined us the same time as Chris. A slot car racer and car buff, Bob does
propeller sales in addition to other parts. He and Sue have one son and two grandchildren.
Sue manages their sign shop.
(Propellers and Used Citation Parts) Ext.208

Steve Nussbaum - Steve came to Preferred in '01 and has added propeller and seat sales to
his repertoire. He and Mim have two grown children. Biking and Breyers Ice Cream are special interests of Steve's.
(Returns, Propellers and Seats) Ext.209

Nate Berkey - Nate joined us in 2004 after some time in law enforcement. He is one of your Continental and Lycoming cylinder guys along with other sales. Nate is a drummer, and he and Tara recently built a new house.
(Assistant Sales Manager, Engine Parts) Ext.206

Greg Nussbaum - An '02 recruit, Greg takes care of our Avionics and coordinates component overhauls along with general sales. He and Julie have four sons, and hunting, fly fishing and biking are among his extracurricular activities.
(Part Overhauls and Avionics Sales) Ext.230

Matt Yoder - Matt was added to our sales team in '06 he is answering phones, processing returns and specializes in used Cessna Citation parts. When he's not doing that he enjoys paintball, computers, cars and flying with his dad.
(Used Citation Parts and Returns) Ext.205

Ryan Mathys - Ryan became a part of the Preferred sales team in December of 2005. Football, basketball and fishing are some of the hobbies that Ryan enjoys in his spare time.
(Mission Projects and Seats) Ext.227

Mike Scheetz – Mike is an ’07 addition to our sales team, he will be answering the phone and doing faxes. Mike’s into cars, racing, and tractor pulls, “basically anything with a motor”. His wife Sue is a 4th grade teacher.
(Engine Parts) Ext.216

EZ Miller - EZ is an '06 addition to Preferred. After spending some time in our inventory department he has now moved into sales. In his spare time he is a high school soccer coach, he and Jolene have three young children.
(Caravan Cargo Pods) Ext.238

Office

Diana Feller - A busy mother of three active daughters. Diana has been with us since 1998 and takes good care of our accounting and many other important details. She and Rod work together on their apartments and in his business, "Handy Feller".
(HR and Accounting) Ext.202

Michele Speicher - Michele joined Preferred in '06, she is doing invoices and other office details. Michele and Jerry have two children ages 17 and 20, and she enjoys painting.
(Part Time Administation Assistant) Ext.201

Teresa Nolt - Teresa joined Preferred in 1998 doing invoices and other office duties. Now having three young children she has cut back to one day a week. Her and Chad enjoy camping and traveling with the family.
(Part Time Administation Assistant) Ext.201

Andy Getz – Andy joined us in ’07 and is HR, Environmental & Safety among other daily duties. Andy has two children and he’s into hot rods and cycling.
(HR and Special Projects) Ext.234

Cheryl Dwyer – Cheryl is another valued office employee doing invoicing and collections, she and Mick have two kids that keep them busy running to games and other school events.
(Part time Accounting Assistant) Ext.232

Purchasing

Gene Hembree - A former Navy sub mechanic, Gene worked in Parts for a Cessna distributor before joining us in '04. He and Sara have four young sons. Enjoys photography and auto mechanics.
(Purchasing) Ext.224

Justin Starrett - Justin is a recent addition to Preferred and is helping out in our purchasing department. Being a car enthusiast Justin is the proud owner of a 2001 Ford Mustang.
(Purchasing Assistant) Ext.241

Marketing

Dale Miller - Dale started in Sales in 2000 and is now Marketing Manager. He speaks barbeque and hunting in addition to english. Dale and Christy have three young children.
(Marketing Manager) Ext.225

Matt Nussbaum - Matt joined us in Marketing in '05 and handle's our ebay sales. He enjoys family activities with his wife and two kids in his spare time.
(Marketing Assistant and eBay Sales) Ext.213

Shop

Steve Schlabach - Steve has done nearly everything around here. in '04, In lieu of a "20-year pin", he was given two well-deserved airline tickets to anywhere in the world, plus a chunk of spending money and an extra week's vacation. He and Ruth Ann have three children.
(Shop Manager) Ext.219

Marc Hostetler - Owner of a well-kept PT Cruiser. Mark inventories used twin Cessna parts and does general running around for us. He joined Preferred fresh out of high school in 1991.
(Used Inventory)

Tom Romey - A ten year veteran at Preferred, Tom knows where everything's at in Warehouse #2 and heads up our trucking. He and Sherry have three daughters, and 4H is a big part of their family experience.
(Maintence and Used Inventory)

Tom Unferdorfer – Tom is a recent addition to Preferred and is helping out in used inventory.
Tom and Annette have two children and he’s enjoys cars and RC planes.
(New and Used Inventory)

Jeff Clay - Disassembles incoming engines, and other shop work since 2004. Does weight lifting, Ohio State Champ in 275# Master Division, bench pressed 505#. Jeff has just obtained his private pilots license.One son at home and a daughter in the Marines.
(Engine Tear Down and Used Inventory)

Randy Reiners - After 15 years on the road, Randy joined us to work in the shop and help Tom with trucking. Hunting and fishing are favorite activities. He and Jane have two daughters.
(Inventory Retrieval and Used Inventory)

Jason Bash – Jason is an A&P and has found a home working in our teardown department. Jason’s into RC’s, cars, and playing bass in a worship band.
(Inventory Retrieval and Used Tear Down)

Kraig Mast – Kraig is another one of the guys that helps do our trucking and works in our teardown department. Hunting and fishing are hobbies that take up his free time.
(Inventory Retrieval and Used Tear Down)

Shipping & Receiving

Dan Head - Dan joined us as Shipping & Receiving Manager in '05. He and Shellie have three active sons and between keeping up with them and church activities, he's a busy guy.
(Shipping and Receiving Supervisor)

Eric Matie - In Shipping since 1997, Eric packs a lot of parts for you. He also covers Receiving and core returns. Bodybuilding and power lifting are among his extracurricular activities.
(Shipping and Receiving)

Louis Saunier "Uncle Lew" - An '05 addition to our shipping department. Fabricating crates is
easy, after building several houses. Volunteers with Habitat for Humanity. He and Dana have three
children and six grandchildren.
(Shipping)

Nate Penrod – Nate recently rejoined our shipping department after a brief time of working for a family member. Nate and Juanakee have five children and they all enjoy doing family activities.
(Shipping)

Kelsey Jurkovich - is a part time employee turned full time. He recently graduated high school and after helping us out part time has found a home in our shipping room.
(Shipping)

Inventory

Wes Lovelace – Wes spent some time in our shipping department before settling into inventory.
Wes and his wife have just had their first child.
(New Inventory)

Art Miller - Art is another addition to our inventory department. When the sun is out you will find him and Chris riding his Harley or in the garden.
(New Inventory)

Structural Repair

Simon Stoyle - Leads our structural repair including Cessna Caravan major rebuilding. In his spare time you can find him in his garage playing with his two MG's. He and Elisa met while missionaries in Kenya.
(Structural Repair Supervisor)

Adam Hile - A second generation A&P/IA, Adam has contributed a lot to our many Cessna Caravan rebuild projects since 1994. He and Colleen have two young children, and the family enjoys camping.
(A&P/IA)

Ron Hite - Ron started out in our shop in 1999 and then moved into sheet metal rebuilding. He has proven his hand on countless twin Cessna control surfaces since then. He likes to relax with a fishing pole in his hand.
(Sheet Metal)

Kevin Landers - Kevin is a Private Pilot and joined us as a sheet metal specialist in 2000. Kevin is an A&P, IA and President of the local EAA chapter. He and Beth have three grandchildren.
(Sheet Metal, A&P/IA)

Sheldon Stauffer - Sheldon has been learning the ropes in structural repair and aircraft rebuilding since 2003. He and Jessica have one young daughter.
(Structural Repair)

Matt Near - Another second-generation A&P/IA, Matt is happiest when he has something broken to fix. He and Kristie invested seven years in Kenya, Africa in missionary aviation before joining us in 2004. They have three young children.
(A&P/IA)

Casey White - Casey is a 08' addition to Preferred and is the guy doing the painting around here. When he's not here he enjoys hunting and four wheeling.
(Painter)

Aircraft Maintenance

Jack Derhammer - Director of maintenance for Priority Air Charter since 2003. Supervises the shop and keeps the paperwork in good order. Part time history professor at University of Akron. Jack and Susan have six children.
(Director of Maintenance) Ext.212

Mike Crookston - A nine-year veteran of Preferred and Priority. Excellent diagnostic and repair skills. A rain or shine golfer. Mike and Ruth have two daughters and four grandchildren.
(A&P/IA)

Kyle Beachy - Joined our team in September of 08', Kyle is a busy A&P for Preferred and Priority. Soccer and music are hobbies that he enjoys when he's not working on a Pilatus or Caravan.
(A&P)