Jeff Dunn

Jeff Dunn is the founder of Hawthorne Aero Valuation Services, an independent business jet appraisal firm serving lenders, financial institutions, and aviation stakeholders. Jeff holds ASA accreditation in the Machinery & Technical Specialties - Aircraft discipline and brings a multi-discipline background that is uncommon in the independent appraisal market - combining U.S. Air Force service, FAA-rated A&P mechanic credentials, and more than a decade of corporate aircraft finance experience at institutions including PNC Aviation Finance, JA Mitsui Leasing, RBS Citizens, Truist, and CIT Aerospace.

Hawthorne Aero delivers USPAP-compliant, ASA-aligned appraisals - desktop and full - along with aircraft and records reviews, market research and trend reporting, financing and  collateral risk assessments, diminution of value analysis, aquisition valuation advisory, and expert witness support. Every engagement is built on the premise that a credible valuation requires firsthand technical knowledge and an understanding of how lenders evaluate collateral risk.