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Theisen to lead sales at Wetzel
Industry veteran Conrad Theisen joins Wetzel Aviation's aircraft sales team as director of sales.
Director of sales Conrad Theisen.

Wetzel Aviation, an IADA broker based in Englewood, Colorado has welcomed respected industry veteran Conrad Theisen as director of sales. He brings a wealth of sales expertise, having held key roles with Blackhawk Aerospace and Elliott Aviation, overseeing various strategic opportunities.

Theisen has collaborated closely with many OEMs including Garmin, GoGo Business and Collins Aerospace. Notably, he led Blackhawk Aerospace Technologies in executing the Blackhawk XP series engine upgrade programme at its Columbia, Missouri facility, demonstrating his prowess in driving innovative solutions.

"We are excited to welcome Conrad to our team. We have worked closely with him on many complex aviation projects and his experience and dedication are second to none. He's a true industry veteran," says co-owner and managing director Jim Riner. "His leadership and proven ability will be instrumental in advancing our mission to deliver outstanding aircraft transaction solutions for our clients, living up to our motto, 'Experience Matters'."

In his new role, Theisen will focus on overseeing aircraft sales.

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