FARGO, North Dakota (August 9, 2012) – Dakota Air Parts Intl., Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Ross Nanfito as Director of Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions. Mr. Nanfito is based in Phoenix, Arizona, working from the office of the most recent acquisition for the Dakota group of companies – ASI Services, an FAA/EASA Part 145 Repair Station specializing in the repair and overhaul of the Rolls-Royce M250 line of engines and Bell Helicopter components.
Mr. Nanfito will be responsible for overall growth including the acquisitions and/or mergers of companies that complement Dakota Air Parts and its other businesses, including MRO services. His focus will include strategies for growth, business development, improving efficiencies, enhancing customer relations, and advancing Dakota Air Parts and its group of companies overall presence in the aviation industry.
"In consideration of his tenure and diverse experience within the aviation community, which includes owning and managing his own aviation parts distribution company, Ross will make a strong addition to our team and will complement it well," said Lance Thoreson, Vice President of Operations at Dakota Air Parts.
Mr. Nanfito brings an extensive range of work history to Dakota Air Parts. A 29 year industry veteran, he spent the last 5 years in the commercial airlines MRO markets working with major U.S. and foreign airlines on chapter 27 component overhaul promotion for FAA Repair Station Skytronics Inc in Los Angeles, California. Prior to Skytronics, Mr. Nanfito spent many years working various roles such as sales of aviation ERP software system, new parts distribution, and foreign military sales. In addition, Mr. Nanfito previously founded and operated his own aftermarket spares company Intertrans Helicopter, primarily serving the helicopter market, from 1989 to 1997. He spent a majority of his career working both rotor-wing and fixed-wing territories in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Mr. Nanfito began his career in aviation in 1983 working for a helicopter component overhaul repair station.
During his career Mr. Nanfito has gained experience in sales, marketing, supply management, repair management, IT technologies, legal and finance, and worked closely with technical/QA and program management. Ross is an expert on contract formulation and negotiations, with a special affinity for business processes efficiency in the spirit of Six Sigma and Lean 101 process development.
"Ross is a tenured and respected aerospace professional. His experience will help us as we expand our markets, services, and capabilities. As we look to the future of Dakota Air Parts and ASI Services, it's critical to have an experienced leader like Ross to help us focus on strategy and growth opportunities," said Barbara McConn, President of Dakota Air Parts.
"It's an honor for me to be working with a group of dedicated professionals as those here at Dakota Air Parts and ASI Services," said Ross Nanfito. "I look forward to using my passion for aviation parts and MRO to grow and expand the business at ASI Services and bringing on new ventures and business models to the Dakota team of companies!"
Mr. Nanfito spends his free time with his hobbies of reading intensely and his great passion of playing flamenco guitar. He lives in Phoenix having relocated from Los Angeles, California.
About Dakota Air Parts Intl., Inc.
Dakota Air Parts specializes in the buying, selling and support of a variety of rotor-wing and fixed wing aircraft, turbine engines, and parts - OEM & aftermarket. Dakota Air Parts has access to the most diverse parts information infrastructures in the world allowing them to offer the most competitive pricing without compromising quality or delivery to customers worldwide. For more information about Dakota Air Parts call (701) 297-9999 or visit www.dakotaairparts.com.
About ASI Services
Founded in 1948, ASI has outstanding repair and overhaul capabilities for the Rolls-Royce M250 engine line. With their state of the art in-house test cell, ASI Services offers both functional and performance testing. ASI offers engine and module sales, repairs, overhauls, exchanges, leases, and rentals.
ASI Services also offers component MRO services for Bell light and Bell medium platforms. ASI Services is an FAA and EASA authorized Repair Station: FAA (TU3R88OL) and EASA (145.4086). For more information about ASI Services call (623) 516-8818 or visit www.asiservices.com.
