Meet The ARG Committee

As the Chief Operating Officer of AircraftPost, Jo-Anne Arruda heads administration, finance, IT and research. She applies her professionalism, leadership and administrative expertise daily to monitor content and ensure quality data across various platforms. Jo-Anne joined AircraftPost in 2007 as an Administrative Specialist and was named a partner in 2017. Jo-Anne is an Accredited Member of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) as well as a member of the International Aviation Women’s Association, GLADA’s Educational Committee and the Aircraft Researchers Group Leadership Committee. Jo-Anne enjoys spending time with her daughters, son in-laws and grandsons be it at home in Upstate NY or in Plymouth, MA. In her free time, Jo-Anne likes traveling, cooking, and reading a good novel.   

Laurie is the Manager of Market Research for JetHQ, a role she has held since 2022. Prior to joining JetHQ, she spent over 25 years at JETNET, where she held various roles in research, sales, and management.

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She lives in Upstate New York with her beloved dog and is the proud parent of three grown children. A dedicated football fan—Go Bills!—she also enjoys staying active outside of work. She’s an avid gym-goer, hiker, and a passionate chaser of waterfalls and sunsets. She is also a proud member of Women in Aviation.

Anders Garbe is an aviator, avid pickleball player, and aircraft data aficionado. He works for The Jet Agent, and supports the team with thorough research on Citation transactions.

Outside of work, you can find Anders flying, playing pickleball, and spending time with his dog, Winston. As the Aircraft Market Research Analyst for The Jet Agent, Anders keeps up with the sales trends of Citation aircraft, and helps provide expert valuations for their clients. 

Mackenzie Messier is the Administrative Director at AircraftPost, where her role has naturally expanded to include support for the Market Research team. With degrees in Human Resource Management and Legal Studies, Mackenzie found the perfect intersection of her background and her interest in aviation within her current role.

She lives just outside Saratoga Springs, NY with her husband, their three energetic sons, and a very patient cat. When she’s not keeping things running smoothly at AircraftPost or chasing after little ones, Mackenzie enjoys tackling home renovation projects, gardening, cooking (and eating!), and unwinding with a good dose of reality TV.

James Rosen was born and raised in Upstate New York. After studying Political Science at the University of Albany, he moved to St.Petersburg, Florida and began his career as a Market Analyst for AircraftPost. An avid golfer and angler, in his free time you can find James out on his kayak, at the beach, on the links, or spending time with his niece and 4 nephews.

Stephen Wood has been with The Dyer Group for nearly 17 years. The son of a pilot/jet owner, he has been keenly interested in the aviation industry for most of his life. Stephen gained his ASA Senior Aircraft Appraiser accreditation through course work at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the world’s leading aerospace university. ASA (American Society of Appraisers) is a world-renowned and highly respected organization devoted to the appraisal profession. The knowledge gained from these two institutions, combined with years of business aviation experience allows Stephen to offer a level of service and expertise which sets The Dyer Group apart from the competition.