HALEY BRAND AEROSPACE AGENCY - Key Persons


Aly J. Yale

Job Titles:
  • Lead Content Strategist
  • Writer, Editor
Aly is a writer, editor and web content strategist, with extensive experience in SEO and online marketing. She has worked for publications like Forbes, The Dallas Morning News, The Balance and Bankrate, as well as a number of marketing agencies and real estate professionals across the country.

David Martin

Job Titles:
  • Creative Director / Writer
David is a rare breed-an award-winning creative director who also has a business degree. He brings a sharp strategic focus to his internationally recognized work in all media. A self-described "airport brat," David grew up in an aviation family and developed a life-long love for anything that flies.

Donna Finn

Job Titles:
  • Chief Sales Officer
Donna has over 25 years experience in building, training and directing high performance sales managers and reps for consultative or transactional sales in employee or independent contractor environments in the Aviation, Aerospace, SAAS, and digital industries. She has outstanding C-level customer acquisition skills on high value contracts that require the ability to negotiate complex solutions, involve multiple decision-makers, and successfully develop long term relationships. She has powerfully inventive new ideas with the proven ability to develop strategies that achieve best in class performance and results that positively impact your bottom line.

Donna Rains Clark

Job Titles:
  • Copy Editor
Donna is, without doubt, one of the best copy editors and proofreaders in the industry. Her attention to detail and true knowledge of typography provides a level of expertise that is second to none.

Donovan Beery

Job Titles:
  • Designer
  • Developer
With a background in visual communications, web design and creative concepting, Donovan has a keen eye for seeing the unique and creating corporate identities and web designs that stand out.

Gayle Haley - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
Since 1993, Gayle has been the CEO and owner of Haley Brand, as well as Haley Brand Aerospace and Haley Films, Inc. Being an instrument-rated commercial pilot herself, Gayle Haley has a unique understanding of your business. Her personal expertise in aviation is of great benefit to her clients, because she knows firsthand what the end user looks like and is looking for.

Julie Piland

Job Titles:
  • Media Director
Julie Piland delivers full-service, strategically integrated media plans and expertly negotiated buys to a wide variety of customers. She knows that a client's advertising budget, no matter its size, is an investment, and she treats it as if it were her own.

Ken Koester

Job Titles:
  • Creative Director
  • Senior Design Director
Ken is a widely acclaimed creative director with over 25 years of experience creating and producing award-winning marketing solutions. His work has been nationally recognized and he has been actively involved in the Dallas Society of Visual Communications.

Leah Shafer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Communications Specialist
Leah Shafer is an award-winning writer, editor, SEO strategist, and social media maven with a talent for understanding her audience and creating copy that drives engagement. Her wholehearted commitment to excellence makes her an asset to any team.

Shannon Hall

Job Titles:
  • Senior PPC Manager / Shannon