
We are a team of business aviation experts.
The team at VanAllen is comprised of individuals who have devoted their careers to all aspects of the business aviation industry. Collectively, they operate to provide unparalleled insights with integrity.
We are committed to the success of our clients and work to build strong, lasting relationships.

Jeff Agur
Chief Executive Officer

Colby McDowell
Managing Director

Don Henderson
Managing Director

Caycee Bradley
Managing Director

Peter Zeeb
Managing Director

Jim Lichlyter
Senior Consultant

Jena Mattison
Program Manager

Logan West
Project Manager

Pete Agur
Chairman and Founder
Jeff Agur
Chief Executive Officer
Jeff Agur
Chief Executive Officer
Along with his leadership role, Jeff Agur spearheads projects such as strategic fleet planning, aircraft selection and acquisitions. He is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, and completed his Masters of Business Administration (EMBA) at Georgia State University. Jeff served as the Chairman of the Board for the Georgia Business Aviation Association (GBAA), was the Chair of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Access Committee, is currently a member of the NBAA’s Tax Committee, as well as a member of the National Aircraft Finance Association. Prior to joining VanAllen in 2003, Jeff had a successful career in engineering and manufacturing. His analytical, management, and problem-solving skills continue to be the foundation of his work with VanAllen’s clients. He is also a private pilot and guest speaker on many aviation-related topics across the country.
Colby McDowell
Managing Director
Colby McDowell
Managing Director
Colby McDowell is primarily responsible for strategic solutions consulting, aircraft selection, contract negotiation, and simplifying the process of aircraft acquisition projects. Prior to joining VanAllen in 2016, Colby held senior sales roles with fractional providers Flight Options and Citation Shares. Most recently, he was the Vice President of Business Development at FlightWorks, Inc. leading Corporate Charter Sales, Owner Services and Marketing departments. Colby completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation/Airway Management at Auburn University. He is a member of Georgia Business Aviation Association, Greater Washington Business Aviation Association, and National Business Aviation Association. Colby also serves on the National Air Transportation Association’s Aircraft Management working group.
Don Henderson
Managing Director
Don Henderson
Managing Director
Don Henderson is responsible for consulting activities ranging from the C-Suite to the hangar floor. As a practitioner, he spent 25 years with KeyCorp; his roles included Captain, Training Captain, Chief Pilot, and the Director of Aviation. He is a former Chairman of the NBAA Corporate Aviation Management Committee and NBAA’s Professional Development Program Approval Committee. He is currently a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Don holds an EMBA from Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management, is a former Certified IS-BAO auditor, and teaches interpersonal communication classes. He is also a certified administrator for the Hogan Personality Inventory (HPI), Hogan Development Survey (HDS), and the Motives, Values, Preferences Inventory (MVPI) assessments with advanced interpretation.
Caycee Bradley
Managing Director
Caycee Bradley
Managing Director
Caycee Bradley joined VanAllen in 2014 as Managing Director of Business Services. She is responsible for ensuring operations are conducted efficiently and effectively for our team and our clients. In addition, Caycee supports client projects by offering analytical and human resource expertise. Caycee is a Certified Birkman Consultant and provides insight for Aviation Leadership and team building. Caycee’s extensive background includes human resources, team building, and standard operating procedure design. She attended the University of Georgia for her undergraduate degree and received her Masters’ degree from Vanderbilt University.
Peter Zeeb
Managing Director
Peter Zeeb
Managing Director
Peter Zeeb’s proven expertise allows him to lead a wide variety of managerial, technical, and operational projects for our clients. Prior to joining VanAllen, Peter managed the maintenance for both Fortune 100 and high net worth individuals’ fleets for 33 years. He served on Gulfstream’s Customer Advisory Board, as well as their Advanced Technology Committee. He has been a board member for both Dassault and Cessna maintenance committees, and is the former chairman of the AMT Society. Peter currently is the Chairman of the Honeywell Global Customer Committee. Among other accolades, Peter was awarded the AMT of the year for the Eastern Region of the FAA. Peter earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Maintenance Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach Florida, and holds both an I/A and A&P licenses.
Jim Lichlyter
Senior Consultant
Jim Lichlyter
Senior Consultant
Jim Lichlyter’s forty years of aviation experience allow him to assist Van Allen’s clients in a variety of ways from aviation department bridge management to aircraft technical support. Jim has worked in Part 125 as a VVIP Large Widebody Aircraft Director of Maintenance and in Part 91 as a Fortune 100 Director of Maintenance. He spent time developing Flight Operations and Maintenance Manuals and has held IS-BAO and ACSF Auditor Accreditations. Jim is a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and was a founding member of the AW-139 Northeast Users Group and the Global Jet Services Customer Advisory Board. He holds a private pilot’s license, a Flight Engineer Turbojet Certificate and was a 20-year IA holder.
Jena Mattison
Program Manager
Jena Mattison
Program Manager
Jena Mattison joined the VanAllen team in 2018 and serves as Program Manager. She coordinates internal projects and events from concept to completion and supports Business Services. Jena also provides Managing Directors with assistance, including Leader Search candidate communications and scheduling. Jena built her career in one of the world’s largest advertising agencies in Chicago and New York. Her prior experience in creative marketing roles gives her a unique perspective on all projects. She earned a Bachelor of Business degree in Advertising from Ferris State University.
Logan West
Project Manager
Logan West
Project Manager
Logan West joined VanAllen as a Project Manager and supports the team across Asset and Consulting services. Prior to his experience as a project manager, Logan spent 15 years with the military in Special Forces where he held leadership positions in operations management and project management. After his service, Logan worked in remote and austere locations to set up medical/acute care facilities. He holds a Bachelors in Intelligence Studies from American Military University and numerous leadership course certificates from the military. Logan is also a private pilot and is continuing flight training.
Pete Agur
Chairman and Founder
Pete Agur
Chairman and Founder
Pete Agur founded VanAllen in 1993, following a consulting career at Mescon Group. He found his love of aviation in 1968 as an Army aviator and safety officer during the Vietnam era. Pete’s industry involvement is extensive – served as the Flight Safety Foundation’s Corporate Advisory Committee as Vice-Chairman, a member of the National Business Aviation Association’s Corporate Aviation Management Committee and Corporate Aviation Safety Committee, and on the Business Aviation Advisory Board for The Robb Report. Pete was chairman of NBAA Convention local committee, was instrumental in the start of the Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference, and founded the NBAA Leadership Conference. His articles have been published or cited in several industry and business magazines including FORTUNE, The Wall Street Journal, Business Aviation Management Journal, AeroSafety World, Business Aviation Safety Journal, and Professional Pilot. Pete holds an MBA from Georgia State University and a BS in Aeronautical Sciences from Denver’s Metropolitan State College. In the fall of 2006, Pete received his Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) designation from the National Business Aviation Association. After retiring from consulting in 2017, Pete became the Expert in Residence at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. In 2018, Pete was honored by NBAA with the John P. “Jack” Doswell award for his history of service in business aviation.
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VanAllen presents – The Aircraft Life Cycle
There is a lot to understand about the Aircraft Life Cycle. VanAllen offers a full-service approach when it comes to helping clients work through any and all aspects of private aviation. For over 30 years, our team of top aviation consultants have been supporting organizations through all phases of the Aircraft Life Cycle. We’ve created a short video to help understand some of biggest hurdles of ownership that VanAllen has helped clients overcome. We’re eager to find out more about your specific needs and how we can support your organization and Aviation Team.

Podcast – Don Henderson on the Business Aviation Collective
n this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Don Henderson from the VanAllen Group. Don, a former Director of Aviation and Chairman of NBAA CAMC Committee and PDP Approval Committee
Don is passionate about mentoring aspiring leaders and igniting those “lightbulb” moments in others.
Throughout the episode, we delve into various topics, including the essential qualities of great leadership and what it takes to excel in an Aviation Leader role. We explore how to create value for those around us and how top-notch aviation teams can achieve success in the marketplace.

Webinar – Navigating Private Aviation: A Guide to the Industry
In this webinar, hear from Mike Francis, Managing Director and SVB Private’s head of Private Aircraft Finance, and Jeff Agur, CEO of private aircraft advisory firm The VanAllen Group, as they explore the current state of the private aviation marketplace. They discuss non-ownership and ownership options, share best practices to help you avoid costly and time-consuming mistakes, and equip you with the knowledge to make an informed decision about the various solutions available in the marketplace.

Roger Rose on 50 years of IOC for NBAA
VanAllen Consultant, Roger Rose is a Former Chairman of the International Operators Conference (IOC). In this video, commemorating 50 years of IOC, Roger speaks about his time as an active member and his unique insights to the group. He pushed for change, overcame challenges and continues to celebrate current NBAA members working towards growth and improvement. Join VanAllen in congratulating Roger on having a significant impact on Business Aviation around the world!

VanAllen Celebrates 30 Years!
VanAllen turns 30! It was a different time on March 1st, 1993; gas prices averaged $1.07 per gallon and Whitney Houston and Duran Duran topped the charts. Seinfeld was on most televisions and our CEO, Jeff Agur was in his senior year at Georgia Tech. But the real magic was happening in the den at the Agur house, where Jeff’s mother, Elaine was nervously pacing and his father, Pete was embarking on a new adventure. He had vision, commitment, and one client – The VanAllen Group was founded and ready to take off.

Strategic Fleet Plans Completed
Total Pre-Delivery Inspections
I’ve consulted with VanAllen a few times over the years regarding our flight department and their staff has helped us navigate some of the common pitfalls of business aviation. Managing a corporate flight department is more than just flying from A to B, and their combined experience enables them to efficiently fine tune a department into the best it can be. Whether it’s talent acquisition, ISBAO, or finding which aircraft suits the mission best (to name a few), I would recommend them. They are super smart, yet able to keep it simple, which is good for a Georgia boy like me. Their subject matter expertise is unparalleled within the industry.”