OUR HISTORY
Since its foundation in May 2002, ITS has developed and refined a focused strategy of purchasing new surplus and obsolete commercial aircraft parts from OEMs and authorized distributors, reselling them to various and diverse customers within the Aerospace Aftermarket industry.
Through their first acquisition of a complete aircraft in 2007, ITS’s Leaders redirected the company’s focus to support the Used Serviceable Material (USM) market and the global air transport industry. This
new strategy began with the MD-80 family and transformed ITS from a parts wholesaler into a global supply chain company. ITS began providing complex components and systems while developing in-house technical expertise on the entire airframe. Throughout the years, ITS has expanded the number of aircraft types they serve and has strategized with current and forecasted market demand to include support for various engines and APUs.
From humble beginnings, ITS has successfully developed into an industry-leading supply chain partner to the air transport aftermarket industry. Now headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, in a 100,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility, our ISO 9001:2015, AS9120B:2016, and ASA-100 accreditations ensure the highest level of quality expected by our customers.
2002
ITS established with a large consignment of Factory New Excess & Obsolete Honeywell products.
2003–2006
Continues to focus on the purchase and resale of Excess and Obsolete products through its OEM relationships, such as Honeywell, Telair Cargo, & ITT Aerospace ITS begins to build its brand identity and reputation with its customer base.
2007
Realizing that the customer base is diverse, and supply to support them is not sustainable in this model, causing continual customer turnover as supply runs out.
MILESTONE: ITS acquires its first complete aircraft for disassembly and enters the USM market. A McDonnell Douglas MD83 from Spirit Airlines: A new Strategy is formed to focus on a specific platform.
2009–2011
ITS continues to grow its new model. Aligning its supply with is growing customer base. ITS expanded into additional platforms, replicating the platform-specific niche and model by purchasing its first 737 Classic Aircraft in late 2008.
2012
MILESTONE: ITS is awarded the Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Classic Fleet retirement and Consignment agreement. ITS is also awarded the Southern Air Boeing 747 and 777 Consignment agreement bringing additional and expanded platforms to ITS.
2013
Expanded our global presence by opening a sales and distribution facility in Dublin Ireland to grow and support our customer base in the EMEA region.
2014
Recognizes the opportunity to expand into the Engine business. A dedicated Engine team was built to focus on Engines aligned with its Aircraft platform expertise. Acquires the first engine for part-out.
2015
MILESTONE: Shifts its strategy to focus on End Users (Airlines, MROs, Leasing Companies). Implements its Focus, Growth, Retention, and Saturation strategy to align its products & services with supplying the ultimate consumers. Continues to expand and add more platforms to its offerings.
2017
ITS sees the largest amount of Aircraft inducted through the organization. 42 aircraft, including 737s, 767s, 757s, 777s, A320/A321. Customer retention continues to grow, and the brand continues to expand globally.
2019
Strategy continues to take hold, Key Customer retention rates end at the highest levels in the company’s history and the company continues to drive growth and expansion of the brand.
2020–2022
In the midst of COVID-19, ITS continues to look toward the future. Establishes its Vertical Integration strategy, aligning with Key MROs to help support long-term customer needs.
2023
ITS is selected for WestJet fleet dismantlement and consignment partner.
Our Mission
ITS is an expert nose-to-tail supply chain partner, committed to supporting the global air transport industry,
by delivering the best customer experience through value-added solutions.
True Supply Chain Partner
Right Assets
Technical Experts
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Confident Quality
Senior Management Team
Ryan Kohnke
President/CEO & Co-Founder
Ryan Kohnke
Ryan Kohnke is the President, CEO & co-founder of ITS. Ryan is the principal contributor in developing and driving the company's overall strategic plan. Through overseeing the company-wide operations, he leads the management team to achieve results and execute the top-line strategy.
Ryan has taken on many roles during ITS's development and growth, with responsibilities ranging from Operations and Quality to export compliance and Sales and business development. In addition, he also oversees all the support functions such as Finance, IT, and Organizational Development. Ryan's insight and understanding of every function in the company give him the ability to ensure strong organization-wide alignment.
Ryan earned his Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Restaurant Management from Northern Arizona University. He is an active member of the Young President's Organization (YPO) and is a co-founder of Son's of Arizona, a local charity group that helps support underprivileged children. Ryan enjoys spending his free time with his family and is an avid dirt biker and off-road enthusiast.
Tim Kuehn
Vice President of Global Sales
& Supply Chain
Tim Kuehn
Tim Kuehn is the Vice President of Global Sales and Supply Chain at ITS, overseeing both integral functions for the overall organization.
Tim’s aviation career started as a Naval Aviator flying the P-3 Orion, moving on to commercial aviation after leaving the Navy in 2009. He has excelled during several overseas assignments, both in the Navy and the private sector, including running an international sales office in Singapore. Prior to ITS, Tim was with AerCap Materials as the Chief Commercial Officer.
Tim graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. In 2019 he earned a Masters in Global Management from Thunderbird School of Global Business, graduating with distinction. He has also completed a professional certificate in aircraft trading and finance from ISTAT U, in conjunction with Embry Riddle. In his free time, Tim enjoys time with his wife and two children, running, hiking, and playing golf.
Jon LaBate
Vice President of Finance
Jon LaBate
Jon LaBate is the Vice President of Finance for ITS. He oversees the finance and accounting department and the financial function of the overall organization. Jon is a seasoned finance professional with experience in controllership, FP&A, and Business support.
Previous to joining the ITS Senior Leadership team, he was the Controller for Able Aerospace Services. In 2016, Able Aerospace was acquired by Textron Aviation. Jon was a key participant in the due diligence up to the date of sale and the lead financial person in the integration with Textron Aviation.
Jon holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Bryan College, received his CPA certification in 1993, and is also six sigma trained and greenbelt certified. Jon enjoys his free time with his wife, and 2 children, and off-roading with his jeep in the desert.
Jeanine Selover
Vice President of Organizational Development
Jeanine Selover
Jeanine Selover is the Vice President of Organizational Development at ITS. She oversees companywide leadership development, training and development, recruitment, and human resources. She also plays a notable role in cultivating positive company culture and wellness.
Jeanine has more than 20 years of experience supporting the development of high-performing employees and teams. Prior to ITS, she was a member of the management team at Able Engineering, a fast-growing aerospace company in Mesa, Arizona.
She earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management from Western Governors University. Her passion for leadership and people development began early in her career, and she was inspired by leaders such as Jack Welsh. She enjoys spending her free time with her husband, three daughters, and three dogs.
Scott Tinker
Vice President of Asset Trading & Co-Founder
Scott Tinker
Scott Tinker is the Vice President of Asset Trading & co-founder of ITS. He is responsible for the origination and acquisition of the company's aircraft and engine assets.
In Scott's previous role, he was responsible for the formation and development of the company's Engine and Technical records division.
Prior to ITS, Scott was the Director of Sales & Development for an aftermarket aerospace company focusing on the sales & distribution of aircraft products.
Armed with over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, Scott has developed his technical knowledge of aircraft & engines, and leadership skills to effectively build a successful team at ITS.
Scott holds a bachelor's degree in Business with an emphasis in Marketing from Northern Arizona University. He currently sits on both the Arizona State University Aviation and the ILS Advisory Board. He lives in Tempe, Arizona with his wife and two children. He loves collecting cars, traveling, and snowboarding with his family and friends.
Zack Watts
Chief Information Officer
Zack Watts
Zack Watts is the Chief Information Officer at ITS. He oversees a team of technicians and developers that support daily operations and security, provides critical business intelligence, and prepares ITS for future growth.
Zack has more than 20 years of experience in technology leadership software development. Prior to joining ITS, he was the Chief Technology Officer of a rapidly growing FinTech Company.
A self-proclaimed "geek" who fell in love with software as a teenager, Zack earned a degree in Computer Science from Mississippi State University. When he's not spending time with his family, he's designing and building robots and new software applications.
