About Us

In 2015, Aspen Avionics acquired Accord Technology.  Accord Technology now operates as an Aspen Avionics company providing GNSS solutions worldwide.  Our NexNav product line delivers affordable, technically-advanced GPS SBAS WAAS receiver/ sensor solutions. By leveraging proven Global Navigation Satellite Systems knowledge and experience, we developed the industry’s first GPS SBAS WAAS sensor authorized by US FAA TSO-C145c.  Additionally, we were the first to comply with FAA AC20-165A for ADS-B GPS position source and provide the first and only GPS SBAS WAAS OEM Circuit Card Assembly Receivers authorized TSO-204.

The NexNav GPS WAAS product line revolves around three key receivers, NexNav mini  (TSO-C145c SBAS WAAS Class Beta-1 only) and NexNav MAX (TSO-C145c SBAS WAAS Class Beta -1, -2, -3) and the newest addition of the NexNav Micro-i GPS SBAS for TSO-C199 TABS for aircraft and experimental aircraft.  The receivers are the heart of integrator company solutions as a Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) or as a Line Replacement Unit (LRU), stand-alone GPS WAAS solution that meets non-ARINC and ARINC standards.

All NexNav GPS WAAS receivers are compatible with other Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) solutions such as European EGNOS, Japanese MSAS and Indian GAGAN and the NexNav mini solutions include standard NEMA interfaces.

Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Aspen Avionics specializes in bringing the most advanced display and sensor technology from the commercial and business aviation markets into general aviation cockpits—and budgets. Together, our Evolution Flight Display System, and NexNav™ GPS SBAS receivers and sensors help enable the aviation community to affordably meet the FAA’s NextGen mandate. The way we look at it, getting the latest avionics technology doesn’t have to mean spending a lot of money. At Aspen Avionics, we design products to be affordable, easy to install, and easy to own.

John Uczekaj, President and CEO

John Uczekaj, has over 30 years of experience in the avionics industry, starting out as an engineer at Boeing and moving into key management positions at Sperry and Honeywell. While at Honeywell, John was made Executive VP and General Manager of the Aerospace Electronics Systems division, including the Bendix/King line of general aviation (GA) avionics. Immediately prior to joining Aspen, John was President and COO of The NORDAM Group, an aviation parts manufacturer and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company. John now brings his unique blend of broad avionics experience and world-class management expertise to grow Aspen Avionics into a key player in the general aviation industry. Mr. Uczekaj holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Oregon State University and an MBA from City University, Seattle, Washington. John is an instrument rated private pilot and flies a Diamond DA40.

Jeff Weiand, Chief Financial Officer

As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Jeff brings 20-plus years of finance and accounting experience with Fortune 500 companies, large public accounting firms, and smaller entrepreneurial/start-up organizations.  His diverse expertise in finance and accounting is underscored with a strategic focus on business growth, profitability through process improvements, supply chain optimization, and organizational development.

A graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison with a bachelor’s degree in business administration (finance and accounting), Jeff has rapidly risen to leadership roles in major organizations such as Honeywell.

Dave Bibby, Vice President Engineering

As Vice President of Engineering, Dave brings 35 years of integrated avionics engineering development experience to Aspen Avionics.  Prior to joining the company, he held the position of chief engineer for Honeywell Aerospace’s flight management systems (FMS) Center of Excellence.  Additionally, as a member of the next generation FMS team, Dave helped define the development of the next generation FMS for the Boeing 747-8, Gulfstream 650 and Embraer Regional Jet. Most notably, Bibby holds six patents and has earned several technical achievement awards during the course of his career.

Dave graduated with a BSEE in computer engineering from Oregon State University and leads Aspen’s engineering staff.

Mark Ferrari, Vice President of Sales and Customer Support

As Vice President, Business Aviation Sales and Marketing for The NORDAM Group, Mark was responsible for revenue results of $350 million. Prior to NORDAM, he had a successful tenure at Honeywell’s Business Regional & General Aviation division where he began as a sales representative and worked his way up to Director of Aftermarket Sales. Mark is a Six Sigma Green Belt and a private pilot with an instrument rating.

Sam Wallace,  Vice President of Operations

Sam brings over 13 years of experience in manufacturing operations experience to the company.  He is responsible for leading a large and multi-faceted workforce to help grow and mature the company’s manufacturing processes.

Sam started his career as a manufacturing engineer for Smiths Detection in Maryland and was later promoted to factory manager for Integrated Systems.  He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC).