Meet the Team
Michael Burgess - Drop Zone Owner (DZO)17,000+ Total Jumps Tandem Instructor Accelerated Free Fall Instructor Static Line Instructor Master Parachute Rigger Safety and Training Advisor PRO Rated Commercial Pilot |
Kevin EwanowAccelerated Free Fall Instructor Tandem Instructor Coach Safety and Training Advisor Senior Rigger Kevin is a lifelong resident of the Rochester area, with his wife Heather, and started his skydiving career over 25 years ago. Kevin took a long hiatus from skydiving while he focused on a career in law enforcement. There he became a multi-rated instructor, teaching recruits and veteran officers alike. Kevin rediscovered his love of skydiving during Skydive CNY's second season. Since that time, Kevin retired from local law enforcement and has brought his teaching skills to a new career in skydiving here at Skydive CNY. Kevin now loves to share the experience and thrill of skydiving, by training those who want to find that same passion for the sky. |
Jeremy TrillaudPacker Video Editior Coach Tandem Instructor Jeremy is a seasoned vet with the Skydive CNY team! He has a love for adventure and a passion to learn; learning to skydive right here in Weedsport years ago. Jeremy started off packing and worked all the way up to a nylon compression specialist. He is also a coach and tandem instructor. If Jeremy is not working you can usually find him fun jumping or doing something outdoors on his free time. On the off-season he enjoys working at Bristol Mountain skiing and snowboarding all winter, so if you happen to stop by say Hi! |
Chris Bell - Commercial PilotChris is a local commercial pilot who has always called Central New York his home. At the age of 15, Chris took a flight lesson and was quickly hooked, and soloed shortly after his 16th birthday in a Piper J-5 Cub. Chris finished his initial training in Syracuse, and then completed advanced flight training while in college in Schenectady, NY. Chris plans to eventually work for the airlines or the corporate airline industry. |
Larry Olivia - Commercial PilotLarry is a local commercial rated pilot who also calls Whitford's Airport home. He started flying at a small private turf strip not far from Whitford's in a Piper Cub J-5 at the age of 12 and was hooked. He had to spend hours mowing the runway to get time in the air. Many years later Larry finished his Private and Instrument ratings at Whitford's airport under the instructional supervision of Mr. John Whitford II, flying a Cessna 172. Larry also has a Multi-Engine Rating, and spends time flying tail-wheel aircraft as well. In the near future he would like to add a CFI certificate and a Seaplane rating to his list of credentials. Larry is also the AOPA Airport Support Network Volunteer for Whitford's Airport. |
Timmy YoungTandem Instructor Coach Senior Parachute Rigger Timmy Young is one of our CNY originals and started jumping here in 2012. Where many skydivers choose to specialize in a certain discipline, Timmy does it all and loves every aspect of flying in the sky, but most of all when he's in his wingsuit. While you might be lucky to have him as your Tandem Instructor or Coach, you'll be happy to know that he also is a certified FAA rigger and has a passion for working on parachutes to keep everyone flying safely. When he's not jumping, Timmy keeps busy owning a construction company and enjoys unwinding on the lake or snowboarding in winter. His energy is infectious and he'd love to help you learn how to make skydiving a part of your life, too!-- |