Meet the
Alpha Aviation Team

Meet Our Executive Team

Jim Selberg

As founder, Jim brings more than 20 years of experience in both investing in and managing aircraft assets. His emphasis is in commercial business development and managing finances for the company.

Mark Walenczyk

Being one of the founding members of Alpha Aviation and logging more than 4,000 flight hours, Mark brings direct aviation experience to the team. He manages of all aspects of the company including business development, sales, acquisitions, and leasing of aircraft, engines and gear.

Ron Anderson

With almost 50 years in the aviation industry, Ron brings his vast knowledge and experience to Alpha Aviation. He is responsible for legal and contractual matters and is involved from start to finish with all acquisitions, sales and lease deals.

Jorge Acosta

Having experience in the commercial engine industry for more than 20 years, Jorge is involved in all aspects of engine leases, asset purchases and sales, as well as repair management and engine part-outs.

Angela Montoya

With over 25 years of experience in finance, corporate reporting and treasury management, Angela manages all accounting functions for Alpha.

Kathryn Painter

Bringing digital marketing and social media experience to the team, Kathyrn maximizes brand presence for Alpha in the aviation industry.

Jim Selberg

Mr. Selberg is the former CFO of Intrepid Aviation and served in that role from 2001 through 2012 overseeing all financial and financing aspects of the business as well as direct involvement in all commercial transactions involving purchasing, selling and leasing new and used commercial jet aircraft and engines.

During his tenure with Intrepid, he actively participated in private equity raises and had point responsibility for securing more than $1B of term loans and credit facilities for the purchase of new and used commercial aircraft. Previously Mr. Selberg held positions in the banking industry primarily involved in structuring and placing mortgage and other asset backed securities and leases.  

Jim.selberg@alphaaviationpartners.com

Mark Walenczyk

Mr. Walenczyk is the former President of Williams Aerospace a commercial aviation aftermarket parts supplier.  He served in that capacity from 2009 until joining Alpha in 2014.  He is directly involved and responsible for Alpha’s business development from buying and selling engines, landing gear and aircraft.  

Additionally, Mr. Walenczyk has logged more than 4,000 flights hours and has been involved in commercial aircraft operations under Part 91, Part 135 and Part 121.  He currently holds an ATP Airline Transport certificate.

mark.walenczyk@alphaaviationpartners.com

Ron Anderson

Mr. Anderson began his career in 1974 with Federal Express serving in a variety of roles, including in-house counsel, Managing Director of Contracts, Vice President of Aircraft Acquisitions and Sales, and President of Federal Express Aviation Services.

He was directly involved in building the Federal Express fleet to over 350 jet freighters. In 1994 Mr. Anderson left FedEx and founded Intrepid Aviation (an international commercial aircraft leasing company) along with the Chairman and CEO of FedEx, Frederick W. Smith.  

During Mr. Anderson’s tenure, Intrepid acquired over 60 commercial aircraft ranging from Boeing 727s to Airbus A330s and placed new orders with Airbus for 20 new A330 aircraft.  Mr. Anderson was a founder and former President of ISTAT.  

ron.anderson.alphaaviationpartners.com

Jorge Acosta

Mr. Acosta joined Alpha from Chromalloy Material Solutions, LLC where he served as P&W Product Sales Manager responsible for all aspects of engine evaluations, purchasing, dismantling, repairs and sales.

Mr. Acosta began his career as a commercial jet engine mechanic and currently holds an FAA Power Plant license. During his over 20 years in the commercial aircraft engine industry, he has been personally responsible for the oversight and management of over 85 engine transactions and numerous engine material consignments.

jorge.acosta@alphaaviationpartners.com

Angela Montoya

With over 25 years of experience in finance, corporate reporting and treasury management, Angela manages all accounting functions for Alpha Aviation.

angela.montoya@alphaaviationpartners.com

Kathryn Painter

Bringing digital marketing and social media experience to the team, Kathyrn maximizes brand presence for Alpha in the aviation industry.