OUR TEAM
With a largely diverse set of skills and expertise, our team encompasses one mindset with regard to customer service, and that is to exceed our customers’ expectations in safety and efficiency.
Travis Harrold
President / Pilot
Travis acquired his pilot license in 1990 with the FAA and later his CAA license in Canada. He is Type Rated in the SK-64 and during his career he has safely logged over 16,000 flight hours around the world flying logs for timber harvesting, water for fire suppression, towers for power lines, and precision placement of material in congested areas. During his 24 years with Erickson Air-Crane, Travis held the management position of senior construction pilot, responsible for safety, pilot training and was also pivotal in leading the Erickson construction department to an unsurpassed record of safety and customer satisfaction. Travis takes great pride in providing excellent customer service.
Clark Ratzlaff
Owner
Clark has more than 35 years of rotary and fixed wing experience. He has maintained aircraft and managed projects and logistics in locations worldwide for operations such as fire fighting, heavy lift construction, power line, and timber harvesting. His maintenance experience ranges from McDonald Douglas and Bell to S64-E/F type aircraft.
Clark Ratzlaff
Vice President / Director of Maintenance
Clark has more than 35 years of rotary and fixed wing experience. He has maintained aircraft and managed projects and logistics in locations worldwide for operations such as fire fighting, heavy lift construction, power line, and timber harvesting. His maintenance experience ranges from McDonald Douglas and Bell to S64-E/F type aircraft.
Sue McAbee
Secretary / Office Manager
Sue has 18 years of aviation-related experience in aircraft operations, logistical planning and flight following. She brings with her, a background in aircraft records and certification, as well as knowledge in operational support.
Kris Svendsen
Chief Pilot
Kris received his pilots license in 2007, has logged over 5,000 hours, and is Type Rated in the SK-61 and BV234. He has experience fighting fire throughout the United States and Chile. He also brings with him a background in helicopter utility work ranging from power line patrols and high altitude snow surveys to precision long line construction flying such as; power pole replacement, concrete pouring, air conditioner units, and building materials. Kris holds safety, attention to detail, and customer service in the highest regard.
Kris Svendsen
Pilot
Kris received his pilots license in 2007, has logged over 5,000 hours, and is Type Rated in the SK-61 and BV234. He has experience fighting fire throughout the United States and Chile. He also brings with him a background in helicopter utility work ranging from power line patrols and high altitude snow surveys to precision long line construction flying such as; power pole replacement, concrete pouring, air conditioner units, and building materials. Kris holds safety, attention to detail, and customer service in the highest regard.
Tooty Schwoerer
Truck Boss
Tooty has 47 years of commercial trucking experience and management. She has been an integral part of Intermountain for over 15 years, using her aviation related fueling experience, and an extensive knowledge of hazardous material handling to safely support the aircraft in all operational situations.
