Leadership
About Us
The Neptune Team exemplifies integrity everyday through our company core values: Embracing Family, Firm Handshake, Resilient Spirit. Our values are the compass for making corporate decisions and conducting ourselves within our team and with our customers.
Leadership Team
Jennifer Draughon
President
Jennifer leads the dynamic team of Aerial Firefighting experts at Neptune Aviation. Under her leadership, Neptune is innovating in the rapidly evolving aerial firefighting landscape. Jennifer is transforming Neptune by cultivating a working environment of trust, by investing in cutting-edge technology, and by championing operational and safety excellence. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Montana, a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Washington and is CPA certificated. Jennifer began her aviation career working at Boeing where she worked at the flight-testing field in Quality Assurance. With over 25 years of experience in the Aerial Firefighting Industry, Jennifer is recognized as a leader in aerial wildland firefighting. Jennifer is committed to upholding Neptune’s company values of a firm handshake, a resilient spirit, and embracing family.
Nicholas Lynn
Vice President of Operations
Nic spent his first day at Neptune cleaning P2V parts in a solvent tank and sweeping the hangar floor. That was more than 27 years ago, and he remains passionate about all phases of Aerial Firefighting. Nic worked his way up from mechanics apprentice to the Vice President of Operations. This rise through the organization has given him unique insight and experience in aircraft maintenance, Repair Station operations, and especially Air Tanker operations. He oversees the day–to–day operations and efficiency of Neptune. Nic is readily available to customers and employees to identify issues, formulate plans, and implement solutions to provide superior aerial firefighting services.
Jennifer Cles
Vice President of Finance
Jen is both fiscally prudent and a long–term visionary. Under Jen’s financial guidance, Neptune has a firm financial foundation for growth, expansion, and innovation. Jen leads Neptune’s Accounting, Human Resources, IT, and Marketing Departments. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Capella University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has over thirty years of experience in accounting, business management, project management, and strategic planning.
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