Lawrenceville, Georgia-headquartered Part 135 aeromedical transport provider Medway Air Ambulance has welcomed Mike Vallee as a vice president of business development. Vallee brings over 20 years of experience in the aviation, air ambulance and travel assistance industry to the team.

“At Medway, we’re focused on helping patients access the specialty care they need for optimal outcomes. With his extensive experience in the air ambulance industry and his passion for helping patients, Mike will be a great addition to the team. I truly look forward to working with him,” says Mark Chapman, vice president of business development.

In his new role, Vallee will be responsible for travel assistance and strategic partnerships.

Vallee began working in commercial aviation in the early 1990s, transitioning to air medical transport in 2002. Along with his business development initiatives, he has been involved in planning more than 6,000 air ambulance repatriations globally and has experience managing on-site mass evacuations from disaster areas.

In addition to his aviation experience, Vallee also managed the operations of a global travel assistance provider and is known in the industry as a forthright professional with a highly developed understanding of the needs of patients, hospital groups, assistance and insurance companies.