Stephen Dennis Kreps

Served as VP of Business Development, building strategic relationships with the wine trade. Led statewide execution as California Wholesale Sales Manager, managing customers, driving revenue, developing sales programs, hiring, and mentoring individuals and teams to achieve ambitious volume and distribution goals. Managed the company’s portfolio as Luxury Brand Manager, elevating brand visibility and high-touch sales strategies tailored to all categories of retail and consumers. Directed brand development and market positioning, overseeing product strategy, pricing, portfolio expansion, and sales activation to strengthen performance of the Kreps Family proprietary labels.

Delivered high-level passenger service with a focus on safety, comfort, and discretion. Performed thorough aircraft inspections and used advanced planning tools and weather analysis to manage risks and optimize each flight. Supported strong CRM practices to maintain communication and situational awareness. Exercised calm, sound judgment during abnormal or emergency situations to protect passengers, crew, and aircraft.

Prioritized operational safety through clear communication with passengers and strict adherence to Piedmont’s safety standards. Performed detailed pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight inspections, identifying and reporting discrepancies to maintain aircraft airworthiness and reinforce a strong safety culture. Applied CRM principles to coordinate with Captains, cabin crew, dispatch, and ATC, strengthening situational awareness and ensuring safe, efficient operations. Executed precise flight planning, weather evaluation, and regulatory compliance, adjusting routes or procedures as needed to protect passengers and maintain reliable performance.

Maintained a safety-driven operational mindset while flying on-demand freight, completing thorough aircraft pre-flight inspections to ensure airworthiness and secured loads. Applied CRM to coordinate with the Captain, dispatch, maintenance and ATC, to obtain the highest level of safety. Executed flight planning, performance calculations, and weather analysis to manage risk and ensure safe, efficient routing under demanding delivery timelines. Monitored aircraft systems and exercised sound judgment during abnormal or high-pressure situations for the crew, aircraft, and cargo.

Provided structured flight and ground instruction in accordance with Part 141 standards, emphasizing risk management, ADM, and disciplined aircraft operation. Conducted stage checks and student evaluations to ensure training quality and regulatory compliance. Executed flight training, safety reporting, and instructor coordination to strengthen the school’s level of safety. Modeled professional communication and CRM principles to prepare students for safe, effective operations in airspace and in single and multi-crew environments.