Guardian Jet Adds Rick Smith and Earl Kessler to Sales Team

Guardian Jet of Guilford, Conn., named Rick Smith and Earl Kessler as regional sales leaders. “We couldn’t be more pleased to have Rick and Earl join our team,” said Don Dwyer, managing partner and co-founder of business aviation brokerage Guardian Jet (Static Display).

Smith brings nearly 20 years of global experience in aviation sales, acquisitions and leasing. Most recently he served as vice president of Business Aircraft Leasing, where he represented domestic and international clients and managed several aircraft completions. He will serve as Guardian Jet’s vice president of sales for the south central U.S.

Kessler will focus primarily on increasing Guardian Jet’s presence in the western U.S. He holds an ATP certificate and is also a flight instructor.