Contact Information:
Theresa C. Myers
theresa.c.myers@nafa.aero
410-571-1740
Jeff Dunn
jdunn@hawthorneaero.com
630-604-1377
NAFA Welcomes New Member: Hawthorne Aero Valuation Services
Edgewater, MD — March 11, 2026 - The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is proud to announce that Hawthorne Aero Valuation Services has joined its distinguished network of business and general aviation finance professionals.
NAFA welcomes Hawthorne Aero Valuation Services. "We are excited to welcome Hawthorne Aero Valuation Services to our professional network,” said Bryan Byers, NAFA President. “We expect their knowledge and experience in aircraft appraisals will be beneficial to our NAFA members."
Hawthorne Aero Valuation Services is an independent business jet appraisal firm founded by Jeff Dunn, an ASA-accredited appraiser with more than 25 years of aviation experience spanning Air Force service, FAA-rated A&P work, and over a decade in corporate aircraft finance at institutions including PNC Aviation Finance, JA Mitsui Leasing, Citizens, Truist, and CIT Aerospace. The firm delivers USPAP-compliant, ASA-aligned aircraft valuations designed to be accurate, finance-ready, and defensible — built on a multi-discipline foundation that is uncommon in the independent appraisal market.
"I'm honored to join the National Aircraft Finance Association as Hawthorne Aero Valuation Services continues to grow," said Jeff Dunn, ASA-Accredited Aircraft Appraiser and Founder. "Having spent years on the lending side before launching an independent appraisal practice, I understand what finance professionals need from a valuation - and NAFA is exactly the community where that perspective is most relevant. I look forward to contributing to the association and continuing to build relationships with the lenders and finance professionals I have spent my career working alongside."
Hawthorne Aero serves lenders, aircraft owners, brokers, attorneys, and aviation professionals across a range of valuation and advisory services. Core offerings include aircraft appraisals, on-site aircraft and records inspections, financing and collateral risk assessments, market research and trend reporting, and diminution of value analysis. Reports combine technical rigor, market-based comparable analysis, and lender-aligned methodology to support confident, time-sensitive decision-making.
The firm was established to bring precision, clarity, and integrity to boutique aircraft appraisal — filling a gap for clients who need valuations that are both technically sound and aligned with the realities of today's aviation finance environment.
About NAFA:
The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is a professional association comprised of over 175 companies that promote the general welfare of aircraft finance for more than 50 years. Through collaboration, expertise, and educational content, NAFA provides the business and GA aircraft finance community opportunities for growth and betterment. Our network of members is comprised of lenders and product service providers who work together to finance general and business aviation aircraft. NAFA sets the standard for best practices in aviation finance by educating its members with the most up-to-date industry trends and best practices. Government legislation, market influences and industry insights allow member companies to provide the highest quality services the industry has to offer.
More information at https://www.nafa.aero.