A jet brokerage firm has created more sales jobs in Chicago via a new hire.

The Jet Collection has hired David Potter to sell aircraft.

According to his bio, Potter began his career as the Midwest Regional Sales Manager for Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation. In 1983, he joined Sabreliner Corporation as a member of its newly formed pre-owned business jet sales department.

There he specialized in the acquisition and sale of pre-owned jets in the United States, Mexico, South America and Europe.

“Dave is a great addition to our team — we’re excited to have him,” Jason Zilberbrand, Managing Partner, The Jet Collection. “His reputation, experience and South American contacts will help our business flourish drastically.”

Potter received his bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University. He is a commercial pilot and was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force where he served as a Forward Air Controller in Vietnam and then as a KC-135 aircraft commander.

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Sentry Technology Firm is recruiting for sales jobs in Chicago and Dallas.

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