After acquiring Midwest Jet Management in 2008, Mercer changed the name to Reynolds Jet Management to reflect the history and tradition of exceptional customer service associated with the Reynolds family name.

Mercer has held positions of Owner and General Manager of Air 10 Jet Center (KLUK FBO), Travel Manager in the White House Travel Officer managing the chartering of aircraft for members of the press for President Bush’s overseas trips and coordinating logistics with the US Secret Service and White House Military Office.  He currently owns Cincinnati Jet Center, based at Butler Country Regional Airport.

He  has a unique perspective in the industry, having been on both the aircraft ownership and private jet user side of charter management. Mercer also currently owns Cincinnati Jet Center, based at Butler Country Regional Airport.

Mercer holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

James is a veteran of the business aviation industry and a recognized leader in program innovation, safety, and service excellence. He leads the Reynolds Jet team with a focus on transparency, authenticity, and accountability, driving strong financial, operational, and service performance.

James has helped shape industry standards through his work with National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Standing Committees and as a past Board Member At Large for the Ohio Regional Business Aviation Association (ORBAA), where he chaired the Workforce Development Committee.

He holds an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and a B.S. in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. James is type-rated in the CE525 and CL604, which he continues to fly.

Ricky is 30-year Corporate Aviation veteran and is a graduate of the Federal Aviation Academy.  He was one of the founding pilots of Comair Jet Express, the operation that later became Delta Private Jets.  During his tenure there, he served as a Line Captain, Safety Officer, Check Pilot, Chief Pilot and Director of Operations.  In 2011, he joined the Reynolds Jet team as a Challenger 604 Captain and Chief Pilot, and later became Director of Standards and Director of Operations.

Through the years, Ricky has logged over 16,000 hours of flight time with nearly 6,000 hours in Challenger 604 and 605 aircraft in operations throughout Europe, South America, North America, and the Pacific.

Ricky stays actively involved with aviation in the Cincinnati area through volunteer work with multiple aviation and civic related organizations to promote the future growth of corporate aviation.

John kicked off his 28-year career in aviation maintenance with the United States Marine Corps, working on CH-46 Sea Knight Helicopters. He’s held leadership roles at some of the largest Part 135 charter operators as well as commercial airlines in the business. At Reynolds Jet, John is at the helm for time-sensitive maintenance on all aircraft and actively involved in diagnosing and managing all maintenance events. John is responsible for maintaining all FAA regulatory compliance standards, establishing and maintaining all maintenance vendor relationships, and is leading the development of a Part 145 certificated repair station.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Xavier University with a minor in Business.

Tim is an experienced C-Suite executive with extensive experience in operations, business development, crisis management, and airport planning and development.  He spent over 27 years at Comair Airlines, serving as Vice President of Customer Services and Corporate Real Estate where, notably, he oversaw the planning and development of Concourse C that became their exclusive operating terminal.  He also spent 10 years as the Chief Operating Officer of CVG Airport where he was responsible for the Safety and Security, Planning and Development, Construction, Operations and Maintenance functions, and played a key role in attracting and developing the Amazon Air hub operations.

He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Thomas More University.

Amanda has proudly led and contributed alongside some of the most successful teams in private aviation. Holding leadership positions such as SVP of Corporate Sales, Managing Director, and Sales Director within some of the largest operators in the Part 135 space, Amanda has earned the trust of Fortune 1000 C-Suite Executives and some of the most respected Flight Departments in operation. She is a creative problem solver, a fierce customer advocate and always just one call away.

Amanda holds a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics from Embry Riddle.

Chris Hamblen joined the Reynolds Jet team in 2009, bringing his extensive knowledge in previous positions as Director of Owner Services and Owner Services Account Management.

In his role of Vice President of Charter Sales, Chris is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to our charter customers, 365 days a year. He leverages his knowledge of the local charter market, and his national charter sales network, to arrange the private jet travel for high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, business leaders and politicians.

Chris holds a bachelors’ degree from the University of Cincinnati.

Scott Miller is a seasoned operations and financial leader with 25+ years of experience in financial analysis, sales support, and process management. He has a proven track record in aircraft management, budgeting & forecasting, revenue management, and operational leadership. Scott has held key leadership roles in both the private and commercial space where he developed innovative financial models, optimized operations, and drove profitability.

A Desert Storm veteran and former U.S. Army Sergeant, Scott holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy from Miami University and is a Certified Public Accountant. He is also actively involved in community leadership as a board member and Treasurer of the Cincinnati Choral Society.

Jack Vyhnalek brings more than four decades of professional aviation experience and over 16,500 flight hours to his role as Chief Pilot. He began flying in 1978 and launched his commercial aviation career in 1984, first as a Certified Flight Instructor before transitioning into Part 135 operations flying the DC-3, Piper Aztec, and Piper Navajo.

In 1986, Jack joined the regional Part 135 carrier, Comair, where he served as a line pilot, simulator instructor, and check airman. His leadership and instructional strengths led to his appointment as Assistant Chief Pilot, where he oversaw pilot training and checking for the SA-227 aircraft.

Jack later advanced to the major airline environment, flying for TWA as a Boeing 727 Flight Engineer. After a furlough, he continued his 727 career at DHL, progressing from Flight Engineer to B-727 Captain, Simulator Instructor and Check Airman. He played a key role in the development and introduction of the Advanced Qualification Program (AQP), working closely with the FAA to design and manage the airline’s training program while maintaining qualifications as a B-727 line captain.

Following DHL’s airline closure, Jack joined Atlas Air Cargo as a B-737 Captain and Line Check Airman, serving eight years as a check pilot. After reaching the mandatory retirement age of 65 for airline pilots, he transitioned to corporate aviation as Chief Pilot for a flight department operating Cessna 421 and 340 aircraft.

In 2024, Jack joined Reynolds Jet as a BE-400 captain. He now serves as a line pilot, Line Check Pilot, and Chief Pilot, supporting flight operations, and pilot mentorship.

Beyond aviation, Jack is an IRS Enrolled Agent and enjoys time with his family, his faith community, and flying his partnership-owned Cessna 172 while teaching two of his children to become professional aviators.

Shawn Scudder brings more than 35 years of aviation maintenance experience to Reynolds Jet. He began his career maintaining F-16 fighter aircraft in the U.S. Air Force and has since led maintenance operations for business and commercial aircraft, including 24/7 Aircraft on Ground (AOG) response teams and full-service maintenance shops.

Shawn holds an Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College and is a Level II Certified Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) technician with more than 25 years of inspection experience. He leads Reynolds Jet’s maintenance team with a commitment to safety, quality, and exceptional customer service.

Sierra is a licensed CPA and has a strong public accounting and tax background. Prior to joining Reynolds Jet, she specialized in tax compliance and strategic planning for a wide variety of clients.  She also held a Financial Analyst role with a large publicly-traded bank.

She holds Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Accounting as well Business Administration with a concentration in Law from Thomas More College.

Tricia is a human resource professional with more than 10 years of experience supporting organizations across the aviation, manufacturing, and corporate sectors. She has extensive experience in employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, performance management, regulatory compliance, policy development, and organizational effectiveness. Tricia has played an integral role in enhancing employee benefits, implementing company policies and procedures, administering FAA and TSA compliance programs, and providing strategic guidance on employment matters while fostering a positive workplace culture.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership from Northern Kentucky University.

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