Our company has been organized exclusively to provide aircraft financing for our clients. We have offices in Mesa, Arizona, Frankfort, Illinois and Red Lodge, We place client service as the number one priority. Loan requests will be completed in one day with funding possible in as little as three days. Because WZAAF has established relationships with a variety of banks, our clients are always assured of the most competitive rates and terms, as well as a bank that understands the type of aircraft being financed.
Meet Our Senior Management
Wally Zook, Chairman, has been a banker and a pilot for more than 30 years. During his banking career, he has served as President, CEO, and/or Chairman of six Chicago area banks. He was Executive Vice President and Director of one of the most prestigious banking groups in the Chicago area. Wally founded Zook Pilot Services in 1995 to provide aircraft financing and insurance, subsequently selling the nationally recognized firm to a Chicago area bank in 1998. He founded Zook Plane Corp., which for five years conducted aircraft appraisals for many of the largest U.S. banks. After selling that successful business, Wally founded Zook & Associates. Wally now enjoys a T-34, his 7th aircraft, flying out of his office/hangar in Red Lodge, Montana.
Email: wzook@zookair.com • Phone: 406-446-9013
Bill Horn, President, is a seasoned banker and aircraft lender. He began his aviation financing career in 1972, working with Wally Zook to provide services to general aviation pilots. He has served as an executive officer for several community banks as well as one of the largest banks in the U.S. Bill is especially well known in the Arizona aviation market, having served on the leadership boards of many civic organizations in the state. Bill has his office in Mesa, Arizona.
Email: whorn@zookair.com • Phone: 480-354-5746
Jane Nannizzi, Executive Sales Representative, combines financial expertise with a keen interest in aviation. She has established business relationships with many aircraft dealers, assisting their clients with purchasing a variety of aircraft. Previously, Jane served as an executive secretary in a major corporation, and she founded and operated a successful restaurant for many years.
Email: janen@zookair.com • Phone: 815-715-6930