Our Crew

Naomi currently works at the front desk at Cactus Aviation while continuing her flight training and working toward completing her pilot ratings. She is also attending the College of Southern Nevada, where she is pursuing her Associate’s degree in Aviation Technology, with plans to continue on to earn her Bachelor’s degree. Naomi is passionate about aviation and enjoys being part of an environment that allows her to grow both professionally and personally while supporting students and customers. Outside of aviation, she enjoys staying active, trying new experiences, and exploring different activities whenever she can. She also enjoys physical activities such as spending time outdoors, hanging out with friends and watching Marvel movies. She also happens to be proof that aviation has no height requirement. 

Andie, a native of Dallas, Texas moved to Henderson, Nevada in 2011.  She received a Bachelor of Science in Human Relations and Business from Amberton University.  While in college Andie served as Vice President of Marketing for Pi Sigma Epsilon. After college, Andie enjoyed working for a Fortune 500 company.  Both her and her husband were leaders in Scouts and both of their children earned the prestigious Eagle Scout rank.  Andie is dedicated to giving back to the community through her active involvement in National Charity League. She enjoys traveling, sailing and spending time with friends and family.

 Branden’s dedication to aviation has spanned over three decades. His journey began in high school where he obtained his Private Pilot's License. Upon graduation, he furthered his commitment to aviation by attending Louisiana Tech University, where he earned a degree in Professional Aviation with a minor in Business.

Having logged over 19k flight hours, Branden’s extensive aviation career includes roles as a flight instructor, aviation claims adjuster, and corporate pilot for a Fortune 500 company. For the past 25 years, he has served as a First Officer and Captain for Southwest Airlines.

A dedicated military veteran, Branden served as a crew chief on UH-1H "Huey" helicopters in the Louisiana Army National Guard. His professional qualifications include: LSRM,  ATP rating, Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII), and Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) certifications, along with type ratings for the Boeing 737 and Lear Jet. 

Branden’s recent acquisition of Cactus Aviation marks a new chapter in his career, where he is focused on imparting his extensive experience and passion for aviation to the next generation of aviators. Outside of aviation, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and sailing.