HELIVALUES - Key Persons


Barry D. Desfor - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founder
  • Founder of HeliValue
Barry D. Desfor is the founder of HeliValue$, Inc. Barry spent 20 years as the chief editor and publisher of The Official Helicopter Blue Book®, the worldwide standard for helicopter resale values. During his tenure with the Blue Book, he instituted the principals and standards of helicopter appraising, determining the primary...

Carol Busch

Job Titles:
  • Staff Appraiser

Jason Kmiecik - President

Job Titles:
  • Owner
  • President
, is President and Owner of HeliValue$, Inc., the world's most trusted helicopter appraisal firm, and publisher of The Official Helicopter Blue Book®, the accepted standard for helicopter resale pricing information. Jason is responsible for the execution and management of HeliValue$' corporate... [READ MORE]

Sharon Desfor

Job Titles:
  • Senior Advisor
Sharon Desfor, FASA, is now Senior Advisor at HeliValue$, Inc., the world's most trusted helicopter appraisal firm, and publisher of The Official Helicopter Blue Book®, the accepted standard for helicopter resale pricing information. Sharon sold HeliValue$ to its current President, Jason Kmiecik, on January 1, 2023, and will stay on staff to...

Sue Kandefer - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
Sue Kandefer is HeliValue$' Vice President. Her role involves, HR management duties, preparation of company policies and procedures, maintaining financial records, and supervising the quality of financial reporting for the organization. Sue manages client services while overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of the office,...