Bob Yerex, VP Sales

Mr. Yerex has over 34 years of diverse professional aviation experience as a mechanic, systems integrator, safety manager, and pilot. Retiring with more than 24 years in the military to include tours in the U.S. Coast Guard in both Kodiak and Sitka, Alaska. After retirement Bob flew for a Seattle based Part-121 regional airline and subsequently a Part-135 EMS helicopter provider prior to joining Max-Viz Inc. Mr. Yerex has managed and participated in numerous military and civilian avionics development programs to include OEM and special applications level integrations utilizing state of the art avionics and R&D technologies.

Bob is an ATP rated pilot (helicopter and multi-engine fixed wing) with over 8300 flight hours to include 540 hours of Night Vision Goggle, and over 300 hours using infrared imaging systems. He has additionally instructed since 1993 and holds CFI, CFII and MEI ratings to include instruction in both land and sea airplanes and helicopters. Mr. Yerex has managed / developed world class training and database management programs and holds numerous awards to include Senior Member of the Year (Civil Air Patrol), Order of Daedalian Pilot of the Year, Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Alaska Medal of Heroism. He is a graduate of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (Bachelor of Science, and Aviation Safety Management), the Naval Postgraduate School (Aviation Safety), and the International Center for Safety.

Bob is currently the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Max-Viz Inc. and resides and works in Gig Harbor, WA with his wife (Jan) of 14 years and two daughters, 11 and 8 years old.