A rising star in the industry, Hightower brings unique talent to the Olathe, Kansas firm which specializes in all aspects of ownership transition in the Piper PA46 propeller driven, single-engine aircraft market. Hightower’s responsibilities will be market tracking and analyzing, acquisition fulfillment, and aircraft brokerage services. Kevin Mead, President of Mead Aircraft Services, and Amy Heaven, Sales Director for Mead Aircraft Sales, welcome Hightower’s passion for aviation and state that his extensive experience in the PA46 will be a great addition to their veteran team. Located at Johnson County Executive Airport, Mead Aircraft Services focuses primarily on the Piper “M” Class models: Matrix, Malibu, Mirage, M350, Meridian, M500, M600, and JetProp A St. Louis native, John was raised in an aviation-centric family. An accomplished pilot, his first solo flight was in a Boeing Stearman at the age of 16 - before receiving his driver’s license! Hightower also recently added a seaplane rating to his aviation resume.