Jetex Appoints Julie Goodridge as Vice President of Sales, USA

With the intention of growing its presence in the United States, Jetex has announced the appointment of Julie Goodridge in a newly created role of Vice President of Sales, USA. In this new role, Goodridge will be responsible for leading all sales and marketing efforts within the market.

Goodridge has 25 years of aviation experience. Prior to joining Jetex, she held senior-level roles with Jet Aviation, CAE, FlightSafety International and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. She is also a licensed private pilot.

“Jetex is a trusted resource for international trip planning, mission support, fuel and FBO services worldwide. We are delighted to have the opportunity of benefiting from Julie’s expertise in the United States as we develop our presence in this important market.” said Mr. Adel Mardini, Founder and CEO of Jetex.

Goodridge has a master’s degree in aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a bachelor’s degree in English and Communications from Northern Kentucky University; she also holds the NBAA Certified Aviation Manager designation.

Goodridge will be based at the Jetex Operations Center in Miami, Florida.

Kim Stevens

Kim Stevens is the publisher of State Aviation Journal, which he founded in 2009. A longtime commercial-rated pilot, he was introduced to state aviation in 1992 as Director of the Nebraska Department of Aeronautics, later serving as Deputy Division Director for the Arizona Department of Transportation's Aeronautics Division. From 2013 to 2018, he was Director of Communications and Operations for the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) in Washington, D.C. Relocating to North Carolina, Kim worked for the Raleigh-Durham International Airport for two years and now concentrates solely on the Journal. Prior to his aviation career, Kim spent a decade in the newspaper and magazine business.