The Whirly-Girls Scholarship Fund, dba Whirly-Girls International, is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, educational, and charitable organization dedicated to advancing women in the helicopter industry. Initiated & Led: Corporate Sponsorship Program, New Website Development, Youth Outreach Annual Event “Give It A Whirl” and Largest Awarded Scholarship Program in the 64 year history of the organization.

Joni’s interest in her clients go far beyond getting your business for insurance – she is your partner in helping you design your aviation program to enhance the safety and efficiency of your entire organization.Because of her experience as a dual-rated pilot, fixed-wing and rotorcraft, and having built a solid foundation in aviation insurance underwriting with one of the largest companies in the industry she is able to speak the language and understand its nuances’. Her natural ability to work through the details to arrive with the proper program for each client’s needs, no matter the size of business. Her ultimate goal with every client is to exceed their expectations and earn their trust. Among her pet peeves are: brokers that don’t stick up for their clients’ interests and think of insurance as a dry paperwork exercise, when it’s really about protecting people’s families and passions.Born and raised in New England and making her way south as soon as possible, her formal higher education was completed at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. She’s a problem solver and natural people person. She and her husband reside in the Houston area with their daughter, two dogs and one cat. The Schultz Family is truly an aviation family, they are both professional pilots and aircraft owners. You’ll find that Joni’s broad aviation experience and insurance proficiency will profit you in surprising ways. Pick up the phone and give her a call TODAY!Contact her at 678-287-2100 or email her at Joni.Schultz@jagardner.com

Planning and overseeing the annual meetings and awards banquet for the organization. Being available for all duties that the organization President is unable to attend or arrange.

Facilitate the mentor connection of New Members to the current Membership of the Whirly-Girls, International Women Helicopter Pilots. Updating/Designing the Merchandise Booth at the upcoming 2014 Heli-Expo.

Creating chapter activities and collaboration through local events, helping to advance the reach of the national organization. Leading a local chapter of members to compliance, record management and prioritizing operational safety.

Direct sales business owners have excellent communication skills, listening, persuasive and closing skills. Direct sales representatives must know how to speak in a clear, understandable and concise manner, tailoring their presentation to their specific audience. Direct sales owners learn to manage time, stay focused and deliver excellent service in a highly competitive market.Built a team of more than twenty, encouraging and developing other team leaders during the eight years of participation in the best business on earth!

Aviation insurance underwriter responsible for a large territory of clients with corporate business aircraft in the Southeast, analyzed potential new business, responsible for renewal policy reviews and quotes, conducted aviation insurance seminars for licensed insurance agents continuing education requirements in the state of Georgia.

Airline Reservations sales agent, repeated high sales producer in an office of 500 agents, worked at the specialized international travel desk and assisted supervisors with office projects

Regional commuter airline work: reservation sales agent, customer service agent and accounting office work