The Leadership Team

 President / CEO

Dusty brings an exceptionally diverse and multidisciplinary background to her role as Co-Founder, President, and CEO of ProStar Flight Services. With expertise spanning engineering, law, aviation, and business leadership, Dusty's unique perspective shapes ProStar's vision of building and enhancing an aviation community through exceptional flight services and the development of emerging aviators.

A Colorado native, Dusty earned her Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics with a minor in Geophysics from the Colorado School of Mines, followed by a Juris Doctor from the University of Colorado School of Law. She is a licensed attorney in good standing with the Colorado State Bar and holds commercial and instrument ratings as a helicopter pilot. Her technical credentials also include certification as an ASNT Level I Thermographer, reflecting her commitment to precision and technical excellence.

Dusty's career has encompassed roles as a geophysicist with Texaco, Assistant Director of Admissions at the Colorado School of Mines, General Counsel for a large property management firm, and Director of Aviation Programs at Aims Community College, where she led multiple degree programs and flight centers. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to found and operate both Zenobia Helicopters, LLC and ProStar Infrared Inspections, LLC, gaining invaluable experience in aviation business operations.

Since 2011, Dusty has served as co-owner and Director of Development at Hangar 1, Inc., where she transformed antiquated systems into efficient digital workflows, built human resources infrastructure, and established the organizational foundation for sustained growth. This experience in creating high-performing aviation operations directly informs her leadership at ProStar Flight Services.

At ProStar, Dusty oversees business operations with a focus on building capable teams and maintaining operational excellence. Her leadership approach emphasizes clear communication, accountability, and creating an environment where pilots can develop their skills through challenging flight operations. ProStar's commitment to integrity and quality service reflects the standards she established throughout her career.

Director of Operations

Nathan brings over a decade of comprehensive aviation experience to ProStar as Director of Operations. 

As a certified A&P Mechanic with more than nine years at Hangar 1, Inc., Nathan has developed extensive hands-on expertise with both fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft, including Beechcraft, Cessna, Piper, American Champion, Mooney, Cirrus, Air Tractor, Thrush, Experimental, and Sikorsky aircraft.

His aviation credentials are further strengthened by his ongoing service as a UH-60 Crew Chief with the Colorado National Guard, where he has accumulated over 1,000 flight hours since 2013. This unique combination of mechanical expertise and operational flight experience gives Nathan a comprehensive understanding of aircraft systems, maintenance requirements, and mission-critical operations.

Nathan's strong organizational skills and experience in system development make him ideally suited to oversee operational efficiency and team coordination. Known for his leadership capabilities and dependable work ethic, he brings a methodical approach to ensuring ProStar maintains the highest standards of safety, service, and operational excellence.

Based in Greeley, Colorado, Nathan is committed to building and leading teams that deliver exceptional results in the aviation industry.

 Maintenance Advisor

Sam brings a rare combination of hands-on expertise, business acumen, and unwavering commitment to aviation safety to ProStar. With over two decades of experience in general aviation, Sam has built his career on a foundation of comprehensive knowledge across every aspect of aircraft maintenance and operations.

Sam's aviation journey began in 2001, as a flight student at Aims Community College. Sam holds an AAS degree in Air Traffic Control, and is a fixed-wing private pilot with over 800 hrs of real world flight time. His diverse experience spans multiple facets of general aviation, from working as an FBO line technician to completing a mechanic's apprenticeship and becoming a certified Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic. He has held his Inspection Authorization (IA) since 2011, qualifying him to perform and approve major repairs and annual inspections.

In 2011, Sam and his wife, Dusty, acquired Hangar 1, Inc., where he has spent nearly two decades building a reputation for thorough, uncompromising aircraft maintenance services. Known for his exceptional ability to understand complex aircraft systems and explain them in clear, accessible terms, Sam is often described as having a mechanical intuition that sets him apart in the industry.

As Co-Founder of ProStar, Sam serves as Maintenance Advisor, bringing his philosophy of never compromising on safety or quality. His approach is straightforward: if he wouldn't put his own family in an aircraft, the job isn't complete. This dedication to doing things right makes Sam an invaluable resource for ensuring ProStar maintains the highest standards of aircraft safety and airworthiness.