Team

Meet the Leading Edge team!

Great flight instruction starts with great Flight Instructors.

Our team doesn’t just meet the standard, we set the standard.

Carson

OWNER

“Having the opportunity and privilege to lead such an amazing organization has been one of the greatest blessings of my life. Everyday I’m tasked with the immense responsibility of maintaining the safety and quality of our operations. With over 2000 hours of flight time and more than 1500 of those hours as a flight instructor, I have developed a systematic approach to creating some of the most prepared and professional aviators in the industry. I have sought out the best and brightest in every category of aviation and built a training program which gives our students the foundation to excel in any area of aviation they desire. While I stand behind our product 100%, my main objective is to have a positive impact within the flight training community. Whether you train with us, one of our competitors, or across the country, my mission is to make sure you achieve your goals. Thank you for the opportunity to make your dreams a reality.”

Georgina

OPERATIONS MANAGER
Georgina (George) was born and raised in Worcestershire, England. She moved to Belgium, where she eventually met her husband and moved to the USA in 2000. George has three children, two dogs and a bearded dragon and was a Stay At Home mom for 19 years. She started working for Leading Edge as Carson’s Personal Assistant and absolutely loves the school, the excitement of flying and all of the challenges that running an aviation school brings! In her spare time, George enjoys baking, reading, being outside and petting every animal that she is legally allowed to love on!
Lance

CHIEF FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR
GOLD SEAL INSTRUCTOR
Lance settled in Colorado after a career in the Air Force where he flew as a Weapon System Officer in the F-4 Phantom and in the EA-6B Prowler as an Air Force augmentee to the Navy mission. Assignment as a professor at the Air Force Academy brought Lance and his family to Colorado, to which they became attached. After moving from Colorado Springs to Loveland, Lance pursued his pilot certifications at Leading Edge. Flight instructing combines two longstanding interests for Lance, flying and teaching. The opportunity to share a love of flight with other similarly minded people is highly gratifying.
Erin

LEAD FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR
Ever since she was a little girl, Erin dreamed about being a pilot. She took a flight with her family, was instantly hooked and, that day, decided that she would begin her flight training to become a professional pilot! Erin first came to Leading Edge as a Mechanics Assistant where she discovered that she loved working on aircraft engines almost as much as she loves flying! One day, she hopes to become a certified airplane mechanic and is working towards that goal as she continues to fly!
In her spare time, Erin enjoys spending time outdoors with her various animals and hanging out with her family and friends.
Patrick

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR
Patrick moved to Colorado from Anchorage when he was 12 and has lived here ever since. He graduated from Colorado State University in 2017 with a degree in Economics and, during his time there - he worked at KFNL airport. His passion for aviation led him to Centennial where he added multiple certificates to his achievements! Patrick has endorsements in High Performance, Complex and Tailwheel as well as his Instrument, Commercial and CFI certifications.
In his spare time, Patrick enjoys hanging out with his girlfriend and his dog, cooking and spending time with friends!
Alex

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR
Born and raised in Washington state, Alex then moved to California where he completed all of his flight training and received a Bachelor’s degree in Science of Aeronautics. Alex then moved to Colorado to broaden his knowledge and sharpen his skills as a pilot. He has experience in busy Class Bravo, Charlie, and Delta airspace’s, and has had numerous flights to coastal airports and overflying the pacific ocean. In his free time, Alex likes to go fishing, hiking, and biking.
Zane

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR
Zane moved to Colorado, from Florida, when he was just a child. He found his passion for aviation after downloading a free flight simulator game and eventually decided to learn what all the different buttons do in real life! Prior to beginning his flight training with Leading Edge in 2021, Zane flew with a number of different people as well as the Colorado State Patrol, which solidified his passion for aviation!
In his free time, Zane enjoys working on his two Mazda Miatas, drumming, snowboarding and hanging out with his mini-husky!
Matt

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

Matt was born in Corpus Christi, Texas and resided there for his first eight years of life. His first experience with aviation came when he attended a Blue Angels airshow and toured the Lexington Aircraft carrier and, from that moment forward, his interest in aviation began. Whilst attending Colorado State University, he conducted an Intro Flight with Leading Edge and was hooked. After completing his Undergraduate degree in Geology with a focus in Hydrogeology and Geophysics, he began flight training with Leading Edge.
In his free time, Matt enjoys fly fishing, hiking, and camping. Other interests include hanging out with friends, playing hockey, and hitting the gym.
Jack

Flight Instructor

After earning a degree in business from CSU, Jack spent 10 years working in the marketing and advertising industry, but he always had aspirations for something bigger. That desire for adventure led him to Leading Edge where he found his love for flying and completed all of his Private, Instrument, Commercial, and CFI flight training. In his free time, Jack enjoys spending time with friends and family while staying active with hobbies like fishing, skiing, golf, waterskiing, cooking (mostly for the eating), and attending live music.