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AP Aerospace Leadership

Built on a Passion for the Aviation Industry

aviation insurance

Assured Partners Aerospace
Assured Partners Aerospace

Meet the AP Aerospace Leadership Team

AssuredPartners Aerospace is built on a passion for the aviation industry.  From pilots to mechanics, flight instructors and insurance underwriters, our team has a broad depth of experience that gives us a stronger understanding of our clients.  We are a collection of niche specialists from every corner of aviation insurance and enjoy staying in front of the unique exposures and risks associated with the industry.

Insurance and risk management is a relationship business unlike any other and our formula is simple: Say what you’ll do and do what you say.  In the simplest of terms, we are people of integrity and this starts at the top.  Our aerospace leadership team has more than a century of combined industry experience and drive our team’s dedication to the success and growth of our clients.

Eric Barfield

LinkedIn profile for Eric Barfield - opens in new tabPresident
AP Aerospace

Executive Profile

Since 1998, Eric has served as a broker with Hope Aviation Insurance, taking on the role as Director of Operations in 2013. AssuredPartners acquired Hope Aviation in 2017. Eric received a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and holds the Certified Aviation Insurance Professional (CAIP) and Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designations. He is a former chairman of the Aviation Insurance Association’s Education Committee and the National Business Aviation Association’s Safety Committee. In addition, Eric is an FAA Commercial Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor.

Jon Downey

LinkedIn profile for Jon Downey - opens in new tabManaging Director, Client & Carrier Relations
AP Aerospace

Executive Profile

Jon began his career as an aviation insurance underwriter with USAIG in 1990 before becoming Senior Vice President of Operations and Head of US Aviation for Allianz. He has served in all aspects of the insurance space pertaining to aviation and has accomplished numerous high-stakes results. Jon holds a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance Management and an Associate in Science in Aviation Business Administration, both from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. In addition, he holds an FAA Private Pilot certificate and Lighter-than-Air certificate, as well as an Airframe & Powerplant Mechanics license.

Kristine Lemanski

LinkedIn profile for Kristine Lemanski - opens in new tabChief Financial Officer
AP Aerospace

Executive Profile

Kristine is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) with a diverse background in operational finance and auditing. She is a graduate of Mesa State College with a Bachelor of Applied Science, Public Accounting. In addition, Kristine is active with the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA), the world’s largest member association representing the accounting profession.