Malibu's Key Staff
Below are some of the key staff members that make up the amazing team at Malibu Aerospace.
Ketti Menne
President
Email: kmenne@malibuaerospace.com
Ketti is co-founder and President of Malibu Aerospace. Ketti is a 2000 graduate of the University of Minnesota and has been a teacher and an HR professional.
As Malibu Aerospace's President, Ketti is commited to ensuring that we provide products and a level of service that are of the best quality, efficiency and safety. She enjoys communicating with the customers and their spouses and the annual MMOPA Convention is one of her favorite trips of the year.
Chad Menne
Sales and Engineering
Email: cwmenne@malibuaerospace.com
Chad is Vice President of New Product Development for Malibu Aerospace as well as serves as program manager, design engineer, experimental test pilot and has over 7000 logged hours with over 6000 hours in the Malibu, Mirage, Meridian and JetPROP.
Given his extensive background in the PA46, Chad has been able to identify areas that need improvement and, with the help of the Malibu Aerospace staff, design many improvements for aircraft safety and performance. These improvements range from engine cooling, vacuum system, electrical system and cabin electronics, to composite propellers, FADEC engines and integrated EFIS avionics.
With unconventional application of outside-the-industry concepts and tools, Chad and his team's innovations within the aircraft industry are the up and coming ideas of the future. Chad is very excited to answer any questions you have regarding the PA46, or how we can help you with your special aircraft design project.
Brett Merkatoris
Operations Manager
Email: bmerkatoris@malibuaerospace.com
Brett is the newest member to the Malibu Aerospace team. Brett graduated from Florida Institute of Technology with a Bachlors Science in Aviation Management. Along with a Degree in Aviation, Brett is also a CFII with over 450 flight hours.
Brett is involved with day-to-day operations of Malibu Aerospace. His background in Aviation Management allow him to stream line operations, work with customers and be a part of the Malibu Aerospace Corporate Flight Department.
Ron Olsen
Repair & Installation Services, A&P IA
Email: rolsen@malibuaerospace.com
Peter Nolden
Repair & Installation Services, A&P
Email: pnolden@malibuaerospace.com
Peter is the newest member to join the Malibu Aerospace team. After serving for four years in the Airforce as a crew chief on F-15 Eagles in Okinawa, Japan; Peter received his A&P Certificate from MCTC in Minneapolis.
Peter's seven year experience in the aviation field has allowed him to broaden his knowledge on numerous types of aircraft. Peter also has fifteen years of experience in the hospitality industry which gives him a unique perspective and genuine interest in our customer's needs.
Peter is a team player who is willing to take on any project that is handed to him. Two of his goals include continual education in the PA-46 aircraft fleet and working towards his IA Certificate.
Tom Leppke-Hennig
Electrical Design and Repair & Installation Services, A&P
Email: thennig@malibuaerospace.com
Tom spent five years in production and 12 years in the Engineering Department at a computer hardware repair company before joining the team at Malibu Aerospace in the summer of 2006.
Tom leads our electrical design and test programs and is proficient in using AutoCad for electrical system schematics. He has played a vital role in the design for the new LED Taxi Lights. Tom's capabilities to troubleshoot and research has allowed us to solve our customer's most challenging electrical problems.
Tom has an Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from the Milwaukee School of Engineering and is an instrument rated commercial pilot. Tom recieved his A&P in the spring of 2011.
Mark Anderson
Repair & Installation Services
Email: manderson@malibuaerospce.com
Mark has been a member of the Malibu Aerospace team since September 2008. He has over 20 years in management within the auto industry and is an aircraft mechanic that specializes in interior removal & installation, window replacements, antenna and engine installations. Mark prides himself in great attention to detail and customer service.
Dan Degnan
Drafting Manager & Parts Manager
Email: ddegnan@malibuaerospace.com
Dan has been with Malibu Aerospace since December 2003. He has over 15 years experience in drafting, design, and project management, using various computer modeling and management program tools. Dan is Malibu Aerospace's drafting manager and specializes in the latest Solidworks, CadKey and Autocad programs.
In addition to drafting the newest models for Malibu Aerospace, Dan is also the Parts Manager. Besides ordering, tracking and keeping inventory of all of the parts for our customer's aircraft, he has an amazing ability to find some of the most obscure parts in a timely manner as well. Dan plays a vital role in keeping all the projects running smoothly on the maintenance floor.
Our DERs and DARs
Malibu Aerospace contracts with a number of very experienced FAA DERs (Designated Engineering Representatives) to meet the needs of each project. This helps us complete projects with great efficiency and quality.
