Redtail Spotlight – John Ramsey

During the real growth phase of the computer industry, John Ramsey started a business in his basement that in the next 20 years would exceed annual revenues of $1.5 billion.

Now, Redtail Air Adventures is fortunate enough to have him in the role of Company President.  John became the President of Redtail Air Adventures 10 months ago and has used his business knowledge to navigate and grow the company.

He didn’t enter the aviation world without some firsthand experience though.  His father, a WWII pilot, instilled a love for airplanes in him by teaching him to fly when he was a teenager.   He has owned about 10 airplanes, including a 1956 Twin Bonanza that he restored to better than new condition. He holds a flight instructor certificate for airplanes and instruments, Commercial and Multi engine, and a Seaplane rating, all of which he received under the VA bill after being honorably discharged from the Navy.

As President of Redtail, John wears many hats.  Describing what he does in a day, John says “I try to put things in place that will enable Redtail to grow and prosper and provide a good career for all who are part of it.  My responsibilities range from defining our corporate strategy, making sure finances are in place to grow the business and making sure that we have a desirable work environment to retain and attract great employees.” What he finds interesting about his position is seeing all the facets of Redtail’s business and learning from others about each of those facets.

When asked about his favorite part of working with Redtail, John replies, “We have a fabulous group of people who are fun to be around, who care about each other and are really good at what they do.”

John feels that there is a unique opportunity to grow Redtail in several directions based on its core business segments.  His goal is to provide opportunities for all of the Redtail family to grow both professionally and financially.

When John is not busy with Redtail, he enjoys building things.  Every house he has owned has become a remodel project, and he jokes that the projects were “always over budget.”

Originally from Lincoln, Nebraska and Atlanta, Georgia, John currently makes his home in Moab, UT with his wife Jan.