As president of Carolina Aircraft, Inc., George Johnson brings over 34 years of Beechcraft sales experience to the company. He was one of the top Beechcraft salesmen in the country, earning numerous achievement awards such as: Salesman of the Year - 1984 (most new Beechcraft airplanes sold), 1987 (most new Beechcraft King Airs sold) and in 1986 (most new Beechcraft Bonanzas sold). George has a "Special Love" for Beechcraft Bonanzas and Barons. He is known worldwide as "The Bonanza Man" for his expertise in this market. If you plan to buy or sell a late model Bonanza or Baron, George is the man to call.
George holds a World and US Speed Record that he set in 1985 while flying a Beechcraft Baron 58. He earned his BA from Catawba College-Salisbury, NC and his MBA from the University of North Carolina - Greensboro. He is president of Carolina Aircraft Leasing, Inc., an aircraft financing and leasing company. He recently retired from the Board of the Catawba College Alumni Association and is on the Aviation Advisory Board for Guilford Technical Institute. George has three children, all who have worked for Carolina Aircraft, Inc. His youngest son, Adam, currently films and edits the Carolina Aircraft, Inc. videos and takes marketing photos.  George is also involved in various church and community activities.

Tony Ryan handles all of our Turbine and Jet needs as president of our �Sister Company� Carolina Corporate Jets, Inc. Tony graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 1983 with a Bachelors degree in Aviation and holds a FAA ATP Pilot Certificate with 2,600 hours of flight experience. Tony was the Sales Manager -Turbine Aircraft for Carolina Aircraft, Inc. from 1992 to 2002. He was recruited by another firm in 2002 to sell larger cabin class jets and has recently returned to NC to become president of Carolina Corporate Jets, Inc.

In addition to his previous piston-engine sales, Tony has been directly involved in over 90 jet and turbo-prop aircraft sales totaling over $175 million dollars in value. These transactions have included everyone from local aviation enthusiast to sports celebrities, Fortune 500 companies and international customers involving oversea travel. He is a major stockholder and investor in Carolina Corporate Jets and will be responsible for the Sales and Marketing of the company.

Tony has a genuine concern for his customer�s best interests, whether they are purchasing their first airplane or selling multiple aircraft. His professional goal is building long-term relationships that lead to repeat business and favorable referrals.

His background includes 8 years of real estate sales and management experience where he oversaw a staff of 25 and an annual operating budget of $700,000.

Tony is married and has been blessed with four terrific children ranging in age from a college freshman to a 1st grader. He enjoys traveling with his family, sports, boating and helping with his children�s team and church activities.

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