TEAM AEROBREW
MEET THE CREW BEHIND THE COFFEE
Pilots, performers, and aviation professionals who carry our mission skyward.
From warbird legends to rising aviators, this is the crew behind Aerobrew—fueling flight, community, and coffee culture.
JOSH HALL
FAA Controller, Master Roaster & Founder of Aerobrew
Josh is the founder of Aerobrew Coffee Company and a true aviation lifer. As an FAA air traffic controller at Atlanta Center—the busiest facility in the world—he helps keep America’s skies moving safely every day. His experience in high-stakes aviation operations brings a level of precision, discipline, and focus that directly shapes the Aerobrew brand.
Before Aerobrew, Josh spent years mastering the craft of specialty coffee roasting as a personal passion. What began as experimentation with origins, roast profiles, and small-batch techniques evolved into a mission: create coffee that speaks to pilots, aircrew, and aviation lovers everywhere.
Today, Josh balances a demanding ATC career, a growing business, and family life—all while working toward his pilot’s license, pushing deeper into the aviation world he already serves professionally. At Aerobrew, that same dedication fuels every roast: freshly air-roasted, pilot-fueled, and ready for takeoff.
A controller. A craftsman. And the vision behind aviation-fueled coffee culture.
ROGER MILNE
Airline Captain & Aerobatic Performer
Roger has been with Aerobrew from the very beginning. With more than 20,000 flight hours and a career as a Boeing 737 Captain for Alaska Airlines, he brings professionalism, experience, and leadership to the brand.
Outside the airline cockpit, he showcases his skills in select aerobatic performances—bringing both precision and energy to the aviation community. Roger also plays a key behind-the-scenes role at Aerobrew, assisting with daily decisions, product direction, and brand promotion.
A steady hand in the air and on the business side, Roger helps guide Aerobrew with the same calm discipline he uses in the cockpit.
A veteran aviator and a core part of Aerobrew since day one.
THOM RICHARD
Warbird Airshow Legend & World Champion Race Pilot
Thom is a true warbird icon—an airshow performer, champion racer, and lifelong steward of aviation heritage. His legendary surface-level aerobatic displays in the P-40 Warhawk, P-51 Mustang, F-4U Corsair, FM-2 Wildcat, and T-6 Texan have captivated audiences across the country.
His competitive résumé includes winning the AirRace 1 World Cup and racing in the Unlimited, Jet, and Formula 1 classes at the Reno National Championships. Beyond the show line, Thom is a passionate educator and aircraft restorer, operating Warbird Adventures, Inc. for more than 25 years.
Based at American Dream SkyRanch in Ninety Six, SC, he teaches in the T-6, C-47 Skytrain, Citabria, and Super Decathlon while welcoming pilots and guests to his B&B—where Aerobrew is served fresh daily.
A legend in the sky. A mentor on the ground. A perfect fit for Aerobrew’s warbird mission.
MARCO BOUW
Aerobatic Champion, Team USA Pilot, Airline Pilot & Airshow Performer
Marco Bouw is one of the most accomplished young aerobatic pilots in the United States. With over 7,000 flight hours across pistons, jets, and helicopters, he brings elite skill and precision to every flight. Flying the powerful Sukhoi Su-31, Marco competes at the highest levels of the sport and continues to push the limits of high-performance aerobatics.
In 2022, he placed 5th at the U.S. National Aerobatic Championships, earning a coveted position on Team USA for the World Advanced Aerobatic Championships—where the team secured a 3rd-place overall finish. In 2025, Marco finished 8th in the U.S. Unlimited Nationals, qualifying for the U.S. Unlimited Aerobatic Team targeted for the 2026 World Aerobatic Championships.
Marco’s dedication, discipline, and drive make him a natural fit for Aerobrew. Whether competing on the world stage or performing at airshows, he represents the brand with precision and energy.
Flying fast. Competing hard. Proudly representing Aerobrew.
JARED THOMPSON
Rising Aviator & Future Professional Pilot
Jared “Champy” Thompson is one of the youngest and brightest members of Team Aerobrew. At just 23 years old, he is a committed pilot with goals of becoming a professional aviator. Driven by faith and purpose, he proudly lives as a Son of God—always looking skyward in both life and flight.
Since the early days of Aerobrew, Champy has helped promote the brand at events, on social media, and within the next generation of aviators. His enthusiasm for flying, community, and aviation culture brings fresh energy to the Aerobrew mission.
He represents the future of aviation—focused, determined, and chasing the horizon one flight at a time.
A young aviator with purpose, passion, and a sky-high future with Aerobrew.
NATE ZIEMAN
Rising Aerobatic Champion & ATP-Rated Professional Pilot
Nate Zieman is one of the most exciting up-and-coming aerobatic pilots in the United States. An Airline Transport Pilot–rated professional pilot and South Florida real estate specialist, Nate brings a rare combination of discipline, creativity, and competitive drive to the sky—and to Aerobrew.
In 2024, Nate entered four aerobatic contests and won all four, securing the Southeast Regional Championship and outperforming this year’s Intermediate National Champion at the Polar Bear Creek Bash in Georgia. He continued that momentum by taking 1st place in the Free Advanced class at the Memorial Bear Creek Bash. His rapid rise in the aerobatic world marks him as one of the sport’s future stars.
Nate flies the very airplane he fell in love with as a kid—the Giles G-202—a machine that perfectly matches his precision flying style and high-energy performance. When he’s not competing, Nate helps Aerobrew with product promotion, content creation, and design insight, bringing a modern, social-media-savvy edge to the brand.
A competitor. A creator. And one of the next top aerobatic pilots in America—proudly representing Aerobrew.
DAN LANDIS
RC National Champion & Full-Scale Pilot
Dan has been flying both RC and full-scale aircraft since childhood, soloing the family Cessna 182 on his 16th birthday and earning his license at 17. A Florida Tech graduate with over 2,000 flight hours, he has flown everything from the C-182 Skylane to the T-34 Mentor and T-6 Texan.
Dan and his father own three unique aircraft: a 1946 Aeronca Champ (“Casper”), a 1974 Cessna 185 Skywagon (“Taz”), and a 1978 Great Lakes Biplane (“Snoopy”).
A multi-time U.S. National Champion in RC scale competition, Dan has flown detailed replicas of classics like the Fokker D.VII, DeHavilland Super Chipmunk, and L-39 Albatros with award-winning precision.
A champion in the RC world — and a skilled pilot in the real one, bringing that passion to Team Aerobrew.