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Fairfield to go further afield for West Star
Bob Fairfield's previous experience included various maintenance technician positions and most recently regional sales manager at Gulfstream. He is now going to manage the Northeast region for West Star.
Bob Fairfield's territory at West Star will include New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island and New Jersey.

West Star has appointed Bob Fairfield as Northeast regional sales manager. His territory will include the states of New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island and New Jersey.

Fairfield's previous experience included various maintenance technician positions and most recently regional sales manager at Gulfstream. He also holds an A&P certificate and I.A. licence as well as a private pilot's licence.

“We are pleased to have Bob join our team. His technical experience, knowledge of the industry and relationships will be an asset to West Star,” says Marty Rhine, VP of sales.

“I am excited for the opportunity to continue to apply my skills and experience within the aviation industry and with the well-established company of West Star,” Fairfield adds.

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