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Our primary objective is to protect your financial interests in the event of an aviation accident, be it minor or catastrophic. Our secondary objective is to control your insurance costs.
Roger Gault
Aviation Marine Insurance Services was founded for aviators by an aviator. Roger Gault had flown helicopters in Vietnam and then off of oil-platforms. After a stint with National Aviation Underwriters, Roger formed Aviation Marine Insurance in 1979 as an independent aviation insurance agency.
Larry Gault
Larry has been with the firm for over ten years; he specializes in agricultural aviation and offers financial counsel for our clients. He came to Aviation Marine with a background in real estate finance. Larry holds bachelors and masters degrees from Stanford University and the University of Virginia respectively; he is also a former Navy officer.
Ed Bougher
Aviation Marine acquired a wealth of aviation experience when Ed Bougher merged his firm with ours in 2004. Ed was an Army aviator and instructor during the Vietnam War. He founded his aviation insurance agency in 1976, building his business along California’s central coast, where he continues to serve Aviation Marine’s clients today.
Bud Hursh
Bud leads our Reno office. He has forty years of experience in the insurance industry and is a four time president of the Nevada Insurance Association. Bud came to Aviation Marine in 1988 when we merged with the agency started by his father.
Patricia Merida
Pat came to Aviation Marine to strengthen our accounting department. She has subsequently broadened her scope of knowledge and is now an invaluable expert in the complexities of aviation insurance.
Scott Gault
After graduating from the University of Washington with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Scott competed a few years with the US Rowing Team including at the 2008 Olympic Games in the Quadruple Sculls. He is still in pursuit for the 2012 Games. Scott joined Aviation Marine in 2007 and has earned his Private pilot license and Instrument rating.
Todd Lewis
Todd Lewis joined Aviation Marine with a business finance background and a love for aviation. He is a licensed insurance agent and working towards his Private Pilot License.
Natalie Cotton
Natalie Cotton joined Aviation Marine in 2009 with an expertise in group medical. Unlike her colleagues, Natalie is not a pilot but has accrued many flying hours traveling the world. She is working hard to increase her knowledge of the aviation industry, and would be happy to help you with both your aviation and medical needs.
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