Operation SAFE Analysts & Technicians

What is an Analyst?

NAAREF recognizes Operation SAFE Analysts as trained professionals in conducting aircraft pattern testing. They are not only proficient with operating the needed equipment to conduct the fly-in, but also experienced in interpreting and analyzing the collected data to formulate recommendations. It is the Analyst who consults with the applicator and ultimately verifies their participation in Operation SAFE to NAAA.

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Analysts - United States

AnalystCompanyStateEmailRenewal Due
Scott BretthauerNAAAILsbrethauer@agaviation.org2025
Kim Pope-BrownLouisiana Ag Aviation AssociationLApopekim36@gmail.com2025
Mike CampbellCampbell Aviation Inc.MTeccampbell@yahoo.com2024
Robert ChingDropFlightMIrobert@dropflightag.com2026
Alan CorrAgri-Spray Consulting LLCNEalan@agrisprayconsulting.com2026
Carson CorrAgri-Spray Consulting LLCNEcarson@agrisprayconsulting.com2026
Corey FransenJBI Helicopter ServicesNHcorey.fransen@jbihelicopters.com2025
Brad FritzUSDA-ARSTXbrad.fritz@usda.gov2026
Dennis GardisserWRK of Arkansas LLCARdgardisser@wrkofar.com2026
John Garr IIGarrCo Products IncINmrfoam@garrco.com2025
Matt GillNAAAILmgill@agaviation.org2026
John Hill-MIjsjjj@charter.net2026
Matt HovdenesRight Way AgNDrightwayag@outlook.com2026
Madison KrahlTransland LLDTXmkrahl@translandllc.com2025
Dan MartinUSDA-ARSTXdaniel.martin@ars.usda.gov2025
Ruben NietoTransland LLCTXrnieto@translandllc.com2025
Randy PriceLouisiana State UniversityLArprice@agcenter.lsu.edu2026
Tim ShamblinAero Applications Inc.IDtimshamblin@gmail.com2027
Eric VestWRK of Arkansas LLCARvestro91@yahoo.com2026
Jill VestWRK of Arkansas LLCARrnqtee75@yahoo.com2025
Destiny WestPerfect FlightCOdestinywest045@gmail.com2025
Richard WhitneyWRK of OklahomaOKwhitney3451@att.net2026
Jim WilsonSouth Dakota State UniversitySDjrwltd@itctel.com2024
Anthonie YorkAir TractorTXayork@airtractor.com2026

Table Updated on 7 Mar 2024

Analysts - International

AnalystCompanyCountryEmailRenewal Due
Michael BannermanForest PatrolCanadabannerman.michael@jdirving.com2025
Josue BarerraAgrocentroGuatemalajosue.barrera@agrocentro.com2026
Andrew BrownForest PatrolCanadaandrewbrown@live.ca2025
Henrique CamposSao Paulo State UniversityBrazilhenrique@sabri.com.br2026
Allan DenesowychYorktown Aircraft Service Ltd.Canadayorktonaircraft@sasktel.net2024
Cheryl DenesowychYorktown Aircraft Service Ltd.Canadayorktonaircraft@sasktel.net2024
John DornianSkyway AviationCanadajdornian@hotmail.com2025
Walter DyckJonair (1988) Ltd.Canadawaldyck@gmail.com2025
Richard FriesenWestern Canadian Aerial Ltd.Canadaexiraaero@outlook.com2027
David FrischJonair Ltd.Canadadave@jonair.com2025
Rudy GerzenSoutheast AirCanadargerzen478@gmail.com2025
Rylan HiebertPortage Aircraft MaintenanceCanadafastford150@hotmail.com2025
Paul HubbardGranular ProductsAustraliapaul@granularproducts.com2025
Reeve HubbardDrone AgricultureAustraliareeve@droneagriculture.com.au2025
Johan JancenWestern Canadian Aerial Ltd.Canadajohaniliana1995@gmail.com2027
Scott KianskySoutheast AirCanadakianskys@gmail.com2025
Chris LambertWestern Canadian Aerial Ltd.Canadachris@wcaerial.com2027
Corey LangeWetaskiwin Aerial Applicators Ltd.
Canadawaacorey@gmail.com2026
John LeppRivers AirsprayCanadajohnleppfarms@gmail.com2025
Chad MoffatSpecialized Spray SystemsCanadaspecializedspray@gmail.com
2026
Ken ProdenJonair (1988) Ltd.Canadakennyproden@gmail.com2025
Clayton RempelClayton Air Service Ltd.Canadaclaytonairsk@gmail.com2026
Lowell RitcheyFairfield Services Ltd.Canadalowell65@telus.net2025
David RoyWestern Canadian Aerial Ltd.Canadadroy1981@hotmail.com2027
Brett RubbertBretts A ServiceCanadabrubbert@hotmail.com2025
Markus SeitterWestern Canadian Aerial Ltd.Canadachiefpilot@wcaerial.com2027
Tyler ThallHanley HeliCanadatyler@hanleyheliservice.ca2025
Ian TorrieArty's AirCanadamaintenance@artysair.com2027
Nicolas VerraultSPOFIMCanadan.verreault@sopfim.qc.ca2025
Reiss WiklundJonair Ltd.Canadareiss@jonair.com2025
Leonel YaeggyDuwestGuatemalaleonel.yaeggy@duwest.com2025
Ian YaholnitskyMiccar AerialCanadaian@miccaraerial.com2025

Table Updated on 30 Jan 2024

What is a Technician?

To aid the Analyst in conducting the fly-in, NAAREF recognizes Operation SAFE Technicians as individuals proficient with operating the needed equipment to conduct the fly-in. Technicians may assist in all aspects of the fly-in, except for making aircraft setup recommendations.

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Technicians - United States

AnalystCompanyStateEmailRenewal Due
Gwen CorrAgri-Spray Consulting LLCNEgwen@agrisprayconslting.com
2025
Megan CorrAgri-Spray Consulting LLCNEmegan@agrisprayconsulting.com
2026

Table Updated on 3 Jan 2024

Technicians - International

AnalystCompanyCountryEmailRenewal Due
Dan BallardWestern Canadian Aerial Ltd.Canadadaniel_ballard8@hotmail.com
2027
Corey FroeseWestern Canadian Aerial Ltd.Canadacoreyfroese.1995@yahoo.com
2027
Dean KozakWestern Canadian Aerial Ltd.Canadadeankozak@gmail.com2027
Justin McKenzieWestern Canadian Aerial Ltd.Canadajustin@wcaerial.com2027
Colin PaulWestern Canadian Aerial Ltd.Canadacolin@wcaerial.com2027
Lucas VandercampWestern Canadian Aerial Ltd.Canadalucasvdk152@gmail.com2027
Nick ZoppaWestern Canadian Aerial Ltd.Canadanick@wcaerial.com2027

Table Updated on 30 Jan 2024