With over 10,000 flight hours, CEO Dan Burnstein has cultivated Omni Aircraft Sales’s reputation for safety and service through his knowledge, skill and personal touch. Dan is not only an accomplished pilot with various type ratings across the Learjet fleet, he’s also a leader. Outside of flight operations, Dan is a passionate vegan who loves the adventure of finding a wonderful variety of vegan cuisine throughout his many travels. Whether it’s spending time with family and his rescue dogs, boating or cooking plant-based meals, Dan’s love of family, community and animals keeps him busy when he’s not reviewing and planning for Omni Aircraft Sales.

Jasper Athwal’s innate business sensibility and outstanding track record in international business development is the reason he’s in charge of strategic direction and planning for growth. After successfully leading a UK-based company to international expansion and relocating from Nottingham to Tulsa, Jasper served as COO for a regional contract security company. In Oklahoma, he’s made a local name for himself: in 2015, he received the Innovation Award through Tulsa Global Entrepreneurship week, and was named one of the Tulsa’s 40 under 40 in Oklahoma Magazine’s April 2016 issue. Whether it’s client services, brand building or sales and marketing initiatives, Jasper is a crucial asset to the team. At home, Jasper is a dedicated husband and father. 

When it comes to aircraft sales and acquisitions, Brian Olds is a trove of knowledge and experience. As Director of Aircraft Sales, Brian negotiates carefully to maximize returns for aircraft seller and ensures buyers understand acquisition value and long-term ownership benefits. Whether it’s inventory purchases or aircraft valuation, Brian keeps customers informed with each step in our proven process so there’s never a surprise. Outside the office, he keeps busy with his wife and two boys, and with hobbies including deer hunting, fly fishing, camping and home brewing.

Those who know Ryan Linn know his longtime passion for planes. As a matter of fact, Ryan soloed his first aircraft before receiving his driver’s license at age 16. Today, he holds multiple jet type ratings (LRJET, CL604 and B737) and is responsible for aircraft sales, brokerage, acquisitions, market analysis, data research and special projects. Ryan puts client needs first, always respecting time and understanding the importance of investments. Outside the world of aviation, Ryan enjoys spending time with his two children and heading out to the golf course as often as possible.

When it comes to aircraft maintenance, director Caleb Benner’s more than 15 years of experience in the aviation industry serve as his base for knowledge, skill and expertise. During the course of his career, Caleb has filled a wide range of roles including Ramp Agent, Customer Service Manager, Mechanic, Regional Tay Program Manager and Crew Chief Inspector. As Director of Maintenance at Omni Aircraft Sales, he focuses on all aspects safety and cleanliness with each aircraft. Caleb speaks fluent Spanish and, as a husband and a father of three adoptive sons, stays busy camping, boating and fishing with when he’s not guiding aircraft maintenance initiatives.  

With over 15 years in marketing, Melissa Herron has an array of experience in supporting a sales team in a variety of business sectors including Personal and Commercial Banking, Wealth Management, Mortgage Lending and Real Estate. Melissa excels at brand and team building and along with her extensive understanding of sales collateral and channels she provides a great supplement to the customer service and sales environment at Omni. Melissa is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a BS in Business Administration Marketing. She is married with two children and in her free time she volunteers for an animal rescue, she also enjoys running, being outdoors and watching her children’s sporting events.

With over 20 years in accounting and finance experience, Ernest Howard’s repartee includes roles as a Controller in a variety of business sectors (aviation, oil and gas, manufacturing and agriculture). He has a proven track record of fostering company growth through sound analytics and process improvement. In addition to finance, Ernest also has experience in retail sales and owned and managed his own retail location. Ernest is a graduate of Old Dominion University with a BS in Management and Colorado State University with a MBA.  He is the proud father of 3 children and in his free time enjoys playing the drums, tennis, cooking and watching his kids various activities.