Avfuel Welcomes Seven New Sales Members to Bolster Customer Support

Avfuel Corporation—the leading independent supplier of aviation fuel and services—is pleased to welcome seven new members to its dedicated sales team, furthering its commitment to exceptional customer care amid continued network growth.

Joining the Avfuel sales team as area managers are Blake Bannon, Mountain Region; Collin Cowsert and Chris Hayes, South Central Region; and Stephen Tong and Levi Weiss, Pacific Northwest. Additionally, Laura Polin joined the team from Fly Louie where she led sales efforts. She will continue to add her energy and expertise to support 135 operators under the Avfuel umbrella.

Mark Leonard joins Avfuel as commercial sales manager where he will focus on building and maintaining relationships with aviation's commercial operations, including airlines, the government/military, cargo/freight operators and sports charters.

"We're thrilled to welcome seven talented and dedicated professionals to our sales team," said Joel Hirst, Avfuel's senior vice president of sales. "Their expertise and commitment allow us to continue to provide the exceptional support our customers expect as all business lines continue to grow. We proudly entrust them with the customer care, personal touch and dedication that define Avfuel's culture."

As area managers in the full truckload fuel sales division, Bannon, Cowsert and Tong are responsible for driving growth, strengthening market presence, developing relationships and overseeing partnerships with airports and FBOs. They are often the first point of contact for our branded FBO partners in their respective regions. Their role is integral to developing new business opportunities, maintaining relationships and expanding trade channels for Avfuel.

As area managers in the contract fuel sales division, Hayes and Weiss are responsible for supporting Avfuel's key operator accounts, assisting sales executives in analysis and customer support initiatives, and coordinating resources to exceed Avfuel Contract Fuel's customers' expectations. They often help connect operators with the fuel they need at competitive prices within a global network of 3,500+ Avfuel Contract Fuel locations.

"It's an exciting time at Avfuel," said Jonathan Boyle, vice president of contract fuel. "Our rapid growth is fueling new opportunities and we're expanding our team to stay ahead of our customers' evolving needs. We're thrilled to welcome aboard these new members of the sales team—their expertise and passion will elevate our service and drive our company forward."

In the past 12 months, Avfuel has welcomed 21 new staff members in total, enhancing support across all business lines and divisions to uphold the people-first culture of care that has distinguished the fuel supplier for more than 50 years.