Pacific Air Center

RICH MANOR PRESIDENT

Rich has been around airplanes most of his life. He has flown over 50 different model aircraft and is an ATP and Flight Instructor with over 6,000 hours of flying time. He regularly flies everything from the SkyCatcher to the Citation Mustang. Rich has a degree in Economics from the University of Kansas, and has been successfully selling airplanes for over 15 years. He started his aircraft sales career at Cessna Aircraft Company in 1996 before becoming a Cessna dealer in Southern California in 2000. His aircraft sales organizations have earned a worldwide reputation for selling Cessna's, and have received Cessna's highest achievement awards multiple times. He is proud to be leading some of the top aircraft sales people in the industry, and Pacific Air Center, one of Cessna's top dealers in the world. Rich and his wife Lori have four children.

Brian Mackin Regional Sales Director (Phoenix)

Brian joined our team in 2008 as the New Aircraft Sales Director for Arizona and is also involved with the Pre-owned Sales Division. As a graduate of the University of Arizona, Brian brings with him over 15 years of business, marketing & consulting experience. He first began his career in the financial services industry. However, in 2004 he changed his path to pursue an underlying passion for aviation and began his career in Aircraft Sales. With a background in pre-owned aircraft sales, his knowledge of multiple aircraft manufacturers & technologically advanced aircraft, and a large network of resources, Brian has become a great asset to our team. He makes every effort to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience for every client. In his free time, he enjoys taking to the skies and water with his wife and two children.

Jade Duckart Managing Director

Jade graduated from Purdue University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Technology. As Managing Director for Pacific Air Center, Jade handles many different roles for the company. Serving as a primary contact for clients, handling day to day company operations and working directly with Cessna factory representatives are just a few of the things that keep her busy when she's not out flying. Jade holds a Commercial license with single & multi-engine instrument ratings and is also a CFI/II/MEI. As a Cessna Factory Authorized Instructor (CFAI+), Jade has over 1000 hours of G1000 time and can provide factory transition and G1000 training for new Cessna buyers. Having joined the aircraft sales industry shortly after graduating, Jade has gained insight and experience in aircraft sales and has formed close relationships which allow her to offer our clients a high level of support and assistance in all aspects of aircraft ownership.

Erin Reid Sales Coordinator

After earning a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Sonoma State University, Erin began her career as a paralegal at a litigation firm in San Francisco, CA. An opportunity to move to Denver, CO brought with it a career change when Erin was introduced to general aviation. Starting off in customer service and office administration, Erin quickly learned the ins and outs of the entire sales process. Through her experience, she developed a passion for building and maintaining professional relationships with customers, lenders, insurance brokers and title companies. As Sales Coordinator for Pacific Air Center, Erin supports our Regional Sales Directors and works as a liaison to assure that every acquisition, purchase and sale runs smoothly, efficiently and clients stay well informed at all times.