Have you ever lost it all? What happened? Were you able to bounce back? Today's guest, Jason Zilberbrand shares his highs and lows in building multiple businesses in the aviation industry.
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Jason Zilberbrand is the President of VREF Aircraft Value Reference & Appraisal Services. He is an Accredited Senior Aircraft Appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers (ASA), and an Accredited Member of the Appraisers National Association (ANA), and he is also an Accredited Member of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA). He is an Expert Witness, broker, inventorying dealer, acquisition agent, aircraft owner, aircraft operator, contract negotiator, consultant, teacher, conference speaker, and author. Jason spent over 15 years as an inventory aircraft dealer with a $300-million-dollar credit facility and over $4.5 billion in aircraft transactions.
After spending 25 years in General Aviation working directly with the aircraft owner/operator and the leading manufacturers and financial institutions, and owning and operating his aircraft, Jason knows the international aviation marketplace. He is considered an expert in aircraft valuations, appraisals, and aircraft transactions, and his background is diverse with knowledge in technology and aviation.
Jason graduated in the top 1% of his class with National Honors from Roosevelt University in Chicago and a lifetime member of The Franklin Honor Society and a member of the Royal Aeronautical Society. Jason is an avid Triathlete, marathon runner, swimmer, and cyclist and enjoys spending time with his family. Jason is currently the Director of Public Relations for ASA Chicago Chapter 33.