SAI Valuations, LLC is a Valuation Applications company, which has its corporate headquarters in Las Vegas, Nevada, with offices in Chicago, Illinois, and Portsmouth, New Hampshire.  SAI is a multi-discipline company that offers a wide range of appraisal and valuation services, both nationally and worldwide.

Corporate History

SAI Valuations, LLC has evolved from several entities. The company got its start as J & B Aviation, which was formed in 1991 by John and Barbara Spoor as a FAA maintenance facility.  In addition to the maintenance facility, the company maintained and restored antique/classic aircraft and provided instruction.  

J&B Aviation became Specialty Aviation, Inc. in December of 2002 in response to additional opportunities in the aviation industry.  Specialty Aviation, Inc. evolved into a premier aircraft and aviation valuation business.  It has been involved in thousands of aircraft appraisals from light single engine to heavy airline transport aircraft.  Specialty Aviation, Inc. specialized in aircraft valuation, aviation business & facilities valuation, asset risk management, technical consulting and legal expert witness.  In addition to onsite maintenance, the company’s maintenance facility developed into a “state of the art” technical research and inspection division that supports each valuation project.  

What set Specialty Aviation Inc. ahead of its competitors were the staff members.  Each consultant had experience specific to the aviation industry and had received extensive company training.  Each assignment was diligently pursued to arrive at the most accurate solution and/or conclusion as defined by the scope of the project.  The quality service provided to our clients is known for its responsiveness and innovative use of technology.  

On the 16th of February 2007, Specialty Aviation, Inc. acquired AMS Appraisals & Valuations and changed its name to SAI Valuations, LLC.  The acquisition of this prestigious New Hampshire firm provided an opportunity to become one of the largest aviation valuation firms in the world. 

SAI Corporate Team

» John B. Spoor, Jr., Chief Executive Officer

John B. Spoor, Jr. was a founding member and C.E.O. of SAI Valuations.  He has over 30 years experience in the aviation industry with over 18,000 hours flight time.  Among his many licenses, certificates and ratings are an Airline Transport Pilot (ME, B-737, B727, SA227), Flight Engineer (Turbo Jet), Certified Flight Instructor Airplane (Instrument, Multi Engine Instrument, Instrument Ground Instructor/Advanced Ground Instructor) and an Airframe & Powerplant mechanic with Inspection Authorization.  John also possesses a B.S in Aviation Business Management, A.A.S. in Aviation Maintenance Technology with training in Aviation Law.  His resume includes experience as chief pilot in conjunction as director of maintenance of a FAR part 135 air taxi operation.  John currently holds the position of captain for United Airlines and has been designated FAA check airman on the Boeing 727.  Additional designations held are Aviation Safety Counselor in operations and airworthiness for the Federal Aviation Administration.  John B. Spoor - Curriculum Vitae

Barbara A. Spoor was a founding member of SAI Valuations.  Barb has over 20 years experience in the aviation industry with over 1700 hours flight time.  She has an extensive background in aviation finance, aviation insurance, and professional flight instructing.  She possesses degrees, certificates, licenses, and memberships that include: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Commercial Pilot, Certified Flight Instructor Airplane – Instrument, Insurance Producer in all lines, and is an active member and senior certified appraiser (Machinery & Technical Specialties/Aircraft specific and Machinery & Technical Specialties/Machinery & Equipment) of the American Society of Appraisers and Certified Senior Appraiser (USPAP) of National Aircraft Appraisers Association.  Barb has worked many years conducting aircraft valuations and as an expert witness regarding aircraft issues.  Barbara A. Spoor - Curriculum Vitae

Scott McAllister also adds to SAI’s extensive aviation experience base.  He has been actively involved in aviation since 1978 and received a B.S. degree from Southern Illinois University where he was also employed as a Certified Flight Instructor for the university’s FAR Part 141 flight program.  Scott became an officer in the United States Marines and received his Naval Aviation wings in 1981. He served as an Advanced Multi-Engine Flight Instructor and as a maintenance test pilot.  He completed the curriculum for the Aviation Safety and Accident Investigation Course at the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, CA and managed his squadron’s Aircraft Safety and Qualifications Program.  He currently holds the position of Captain for Northwest Airlines where he has flown in both domestic and international markets.  Scott’s flight experience exceeds 20,000 hours. In addition to his aviation background, Scott has completed the requisite courses for Business Valuation accredited by the American Society of Appraisers and he is well versed in accounting and taxation matters.  For more information on tax services, click here.

Bryan M. Fleming is SAI’s business valuation expert.  He is regularly involved in complex aircraft appraisals for legal and tax purposes and advises the firm on matters of finance, appraisal practices, quality control, and related subject matter.  Bryan has over twenty years of experience as an analyst and executive and has completed or managed more than 300 valuations of companies ranging from Main Street businesses to publicly traded entities across all industries, including companies in the UK, EU, Canada, Mexico, and Asia.  He has valued numerous companies operating in the aerospace manufacturing and machining space.  In addition, Bryan has substantial experience in the appraisal of fleets of income producing assets, plants, product lines, and intangible assets and intellectual property of all types.  He has strong experience in the valuation of financial instruments including contracts, restricted stock, warrants, and derivatives.  He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, magna cum laude, Southern New Hampshire University, and has completed an additional year of graduate study in accounting, quantitative methods and taxation.  He is a Certified Public Accountant licensed to practice in Illinois, an Accredited Senior Appraiser in Business Valuation, and a Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor.  He has advanced training in fraud, forensics, litigation support, intellectual property infringement damages, real options analysis and simulation theory, economics, statistics, and econometrics.  Prior to his association with SAI, Bryan served as the Senior Manager of Enterprise Valuation for a worldwide appraisal, liquidation, and consulting firm.   Bryan M. Fleming - Cirriculum Vitae   

» Craig W. Cox, ASA, Chief Operations Officer

Craig Cox brings to SAI an extensive background in aviation, business management, and machinery and equipment.  He went through flight training at the age of seventeen and attended Rock Valley College for an A & P certificate, business, and marketing.  After college, he worked at the Aurora Airport constructing harnesses and installing avionics.  Craig entered the business world during the aviation downturn in the early 1980s.  He went to work for a fortune 500 company, ITW/Simco, as the Western Sales Manager.  During his employment with ITW, Craig received extensive experience in machinery and equipment, research and development, and business development.  In addition to COO of SAI Valuations, Craig also performs aircraft appraisals as well as on-site aircraft audits and records review, personnel management, report development, and marketing.  Craig is in the final stages in receiving his accreditation through the American Society of Appraisers.  Additionally, Craig possesses an insurance provider's license for SAI's aircraft insurance division.  Craig W. Cox - Curriculum Vitae