Brian Kirkdoffer

With over 10,000 hours of flight experience as a captain in Learjet and Gulfstream aircraft to more than 75 countries around the globe, and holder of four world aeronautical speed records, Brian Kirkdoffer is a highly respected and accomplished aviator. He joined the company in 1990 as a pilot, later holding sales and marketing positions before establishing the aircraft management services division. As president and CEO, he now leads Clay Lacy Aviation into its second half-century. Under Brian’s leadership, direction and vision, Clay Lacy Aviation has achieved exceptional growth and success in every area of operations —worldwide jet charter, aircraft management, FBO services, maintenance and repair, interiors and avionics. Brian is a graduate of the University of Washington with a BS in business administration. He serves on the Boeing Business Jet, Bombardier Aerospace and Embraer Executive Jets customer advisory boards, and previously on Gulfstream’s customer advisory council. He also serves on the Leadership Council of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and is an active in the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO).