BIJC Team
David Johnston
Partner
David has worked for his father Terry Johnston in their family real estate business since 1995, when he started in construction and sales building single family residential product in Victoria, BC. In 1997, David started traveling to the Big Island of Hawaii on a regular basis to assist in obtaining entitlements and zoning on their remaining property. In 2013, David was asked to become Director of Sales at a private community on the Kona Coast called Kūki’o, which is the most exclusive community within the state of Hawaii.
Matthew Clayton
Partner
Matthew Clayton’s 25 years of experience in business encompasses the development of numerous public/private partnerships, international marketing and the raising of capital.
Michael Hodges
Partner
Michael A. Hodges, MAI is the President/CEO and founder of Airport Business Solutions (ABS). Michael is recognized as the industry leader in providing valuation, consulting and advisory services related to aviation real estate and businesses having been in the aviation industry for over 30 years. He has worked for some of the largest airports in the world, as well as a variety of FBOs ranging from the world’s largest chains to individually owned locations of all sizes and business models. Moreover, Michael is the President/CEO and founder of ABS Aviation, a company providing contract management of FBOs and general aviation airports throughout the U.S.
Kevin Allen
Partner
Kevin Allen has spent his 30-year career working in commercial and residential real estate development, construction and management. For the past 13 years, Kevin has served as the Chief Financial Officer for the Kukio Development,a private community on the Kona Coast that is the most exclusive residential community in the State of Hawaii,.
In addition to his CFO roles, Mr. Allen also currently serves as the General Manager of the Kona Shuttle, a non-profit social flying club providing its members round trip flights between Oakland, CA and Kona. The Kona Shuttle has been in operation for 15 years and flies 104 round trips each year
Tom Owen
General Manager
Tom Owen was appointed General Manager for Big Island Jet Center. Mr. Owen has over 20 years of experience in business aviation operations, including roles as District Manager of the Southeastern US for Avfuel Corporation, General Manager of Sonoma Jet Center, and Director of Sales for Sonoma Aviation before moving to Kailua-Kona.
Tom grew up in an aviation family, with his father and brother both corporate and airline aviators before becoming instructors for Flight Safety International.
Tom’s team is dedicated to safety, efficiency, and bringing the “Spirit of Aloha” to BIJC’s guests and crews.