Our Team
Meet Our Team
Pooja Gardemal
Managing Director
Bio
Pooja Gardemal currently serves as Managing Director at BK Associates. Ms. Gardemal specializes in tangible valuations, intangible asset valuations, business valuations, analyzing complex business relationships and forecasting. Ms. Gardemal is an accomplished valuation professional with almost two decades of wide-ranging experience. Ms. Gardemal has also worked with a number of investors on due diligence projects evaluating different investments. Ms. Gardemal has a strong history of leadership as a valuation professional, both by serving as an expert witness in many lost profits cases and by speaking at a variety of events, including those held at major banks such as Deutsche Bank and at major valuation organizations such as the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA).
Education
University of Maryland, B.S. in Accounting
University of Maryland. B.S. in Finance
Previous Positions
Panum Aviation Consulting
Morten Beyer & Agnew (mba)
Aronson & Company
CapAnalysis / Alvarez & Marsal
KPMG
Experience
Aircraft Appraisal. Prepares appraisals of current value and future residual values of airline aircraft, general aviation aircraft, airships, spare engines and other equipment.
Intangible Asset Valuation. Value routes, slots, and gates for airline securitizations using a discounted cash flow methodology as well as market approach.
Business Valuation. Prepare business valuations for investors, lenders and litigation, considering the income, market and asset approaches.
Expert Witness Testimony. Provides expert witness testimony on lost profits, loss of use damages and trademark cases.
Certification
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV)
Contact
Pooja.Gardemal@BKAssociates.com
John Keitz
President
Bio
Mr. John F. Keitz is president of BK Associates. Mr. Keitz has more than 50 years of experience in aviation. He held various positions in PRC Speas during 19 years with the firm including Manager of the Computer Services Division and Manager of the Aviation Consulting Division. In addition to aircraft appraisals, his consulting activities have consisted primarily of analyses and forecasts of the future demand for aircraft and other aviation products, aircraft performance comparisons, and fleet plans.
Education
New York University, B.S. in Engineering Physics
Texas A&M University, Professional Certification Course in Meteorology
New York University Graduate School of Engineering &Science, Meteorology
Long Island University, M.S. in Management Engineering
Previous Positions
United States Air Force, Weather Officer
PRC Speas, Meteorologist-Flight Planner, Assistant Vice President and General Manager-Computer Services Division, Associate Vice President-Consulting Services Division
Experience
Appraisal Services. Prepares appraisals of current value and future residual values of airline aircraft, general aviation aircraft, airships, spare engines and other equipment.
Aircraft Market Analysis. Conducts studies of current and forecast aircraft market conditions and aircraft values. Analyzes supply and demand for aircraft and the impact of regulatory factors and new aircraft programs on the market.
Asset Acquisition and Management Consulting. Provides assistance in interpreting, negotiating and managing aircraft lease return and maintenance requirements including tax issues, inspection requirements and re-marketing strategies.
Expert Witness Testimony. Provides expert witness testimony on aircraft current values and forecast residual values in federal, state, bankruptcy and tax courts.
Certification
Certified Senior Appraiser International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading. Appraiser Fellow.
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Richard Britton
Vice President
Bio
Dick Britton, Vice President, joined BK Associates after twenty-five years of maintenance and engineering experience with Pan American World Airways. His Pan Am experiences include:
- Production Supervisor
- Quality Control Manager
- Manager Engineering Records and Documents
- Director Aircraft Production Control
- Director Aircraft Sales and Leasing
Education
Purdue University, Associates Degree in Aviation Applied Technology
Purdue University, B.S. in Industrial Management
Previous Positions
Pan American World Airways, Maintenance, Quality Control, Production Control, Engineering
Purdue University, Assistant to Professor in School of Aviation Technology
Allison Gas Turbine, Aerospace –Quality Control
Experience
Flight Equipment Inspections. Perform visual inspection of transport aircraft and engines; review related specification data and maintenance records to ascertain the maintenance status and condition and the airworthiness of the equipment.
Appraisals. Evaluate transport aircraft and engines to determine asset values, current fair market values and future market values.
Audits and Evaluations. Perform detailed inspection and review of airline flight equipment management, operations, procedures and maintenance to determine compliance with lease agreements and other contractual obligations.
Market Development. Advise potential sellers on effective marketing techniques and procedures and likewise advise potential buyers on market research and aircraft availability.
Certification
Certified Senior Appraiser International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading.
Licenses
FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic License
FAA Private Pilot License
Contact
Dick.Britton@BKAssociates.com
Simon Chang
Manager - Valuation & Consulting Services
Bio
Simon Chang is a Manager with BK Associates. Mr. Chang has experience in aircraft appraisals, engine appraisals, intangible asset valuation, and data analytics. Mr. Chang also manages the fleet database updates for BK Associates. He is skilled at big data analysis, programming, and appraisal.
Education
The University of Maryland, B.S. in Mathematics
Experience
Aircraft and Engine Appraisal. Prepares appraisals of current and future values of commercial aircraft, business jets, spare engines and other equipment.
Intangible Asset Valuation. Values loyalty programs, brands, routes, slots, and gates using discounted cash flow and market approaches.
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Mariz Helal
Senior Associate
Bio
Mariz Helal is a Senior Associate at BK Associates. Ms. Helal specializes in intangible asset valuations, aircraft and engine appraisals, and statistical analysis.
Education
The University of Maryland, B.A. in Economics
Experience
Aircraft and Engine Appraisal. Prepares appraisals of current and future values of commercial aircraft, business jets, spare engines and other equipment.
Intangible Asset Valuation. Values loyalty programs, brands, routes, slots, and gates using discounted cash flow and market approaches.
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Caelan Doherty
Financial Analyst
Bio
Caelan Doherty is a Financial Analyst at BK Associates. Mr. Doherty specializes in aircraft and engine appraisals, and statistical analysis. Mr. Doherty also provides strong research analysis, helping provide insights on the current and future aviation climate.
Education
The College of Wooster, B.A. in Economics
Experience
Aircraft and Engine Appraisal. Prepares appraisals of current and future values of commercial aircraft, business jets, spare engines and other equipment.
Intangible Asset Valuation. Values loyalty programs, brands, routes, slots, and gates using discounted cash flow and market approaches.
Contact
Caelan.Doherty@BKAssociates.com
Christopher Snow
Financial Analyst
Bio
Christopher Snow is a Financial Analyst at BK Associates. Mr. Snow specializes in aircraft and engine appraisals, and statistical analysis.
Education
James Madison University, B.B.A. in Finance
Experience
Aircraft and Engine Appraisal. Prepares appraisals of current and future values of commercial aircraft, business jets, spare engines and other equipment.
Intangible Asset Valuation. Values loyalty programs, brands, routes, slots, and gates using discounted cash flow and market approaches.
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