Evas Training

A Team Focused on Safety

Three staff at VisionSafe working

For over 25 years we at VisionSafe have focused our attention on one of the most important principles in aviation - ensuring pilots can see in order to fly. Today the results speak for themselves, EVAS is equipped on thousands of aircraft the world over, with wide spread adoption of the smoke displacement technology.

Three staff at VisionSafe working

Safety in Every Detail

NSF-ISR has determined that VisionSafe is in compliance with ISO 9001:2015, AS9100 & AS9110 requirements. The key principles that have allowed VisionSafe to earn this certification are: mutually beneficial supplier relations, continual improvement, and customer focus. Learn more about VisionSafe's NSF certifications.

NSF and Made in the USA badges

ISO 9001 Key Principles

  • Customer Focus
  • Leadership
  • Involvement of people
  • System approach to management
  • Continual improvement
  • Factual approach to decision making
  • Mutually beneficial supplier relations

Leadership

Jon-Michael Kasten

Jon-Michael Kasten

Chief Executive Officer

Jon-Michael brings 20+ years leading aerospace parts manufacturing businesses for industry leaders including TransDigm, Crane Aerospace and Electronics, and Cornerstone Capital.

Jon-Michael's career has included roles in Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Strategy, and Leadership.

Alex Werjefelt

Alex Werjefelt

Marketing Director

Alex has served as Managing Director of VisionSafe’s Sales and Marketing divisions, led major initiatives in intellectual property and product development, and has been a member of the company's Board of Directors for over 15 years.

Kristen Richmond

Kristen Richmond

Senior Advisor

Kristen brings over two decades of experience at Boeing, where she held senior executive roles spanning strategy, government affairs, and international policy. Most recently Kristen served as the Managing Director of EU Government Affairs based in Brussels, Belgium, where she led engagement across Boeing's commercial, defense, and services businesses.

MaryAnn Omerod

MaryAnn Omerod

Chief Operating Officer

MaryAnn has led the VisionSafe operations in Kaneohe, Hawaii for 25+ years, overseeing the company's daily operations, including finance, human resources, administration, and developing business strategies and procedures to optimize the organization’s resources and operational capabilities. MaryAnn works closely with department heads, managers, and supervisors to support the day-to-day activities of the company and its employees.

Maryann has a combined 46 years of experience in management, manufacturing, wholesale, distribution, and retail.

Born, raised, and educated in Hawaii. Her passion and values are rooted in community engagement and family.

Myles Nomura

Myles Nomura

Finance Controller

Myles leads VisionSafe's Finance and Accounting team. Myles has extensive accounting experience with Controller and CFO roles at Happy Town, Servo Pacific, Foodland, as well as leading his own advisor firm.

James Zanino

James Zanino

Head of Sales

James (Jim) leads our sales team and customer experience. Jim has 25+ years of aerospace business development experience with Gogo, Honeywell, and Bose.

Additionally, Jim is a former Naval Aviator and instructor of aviation safety.

Gen. Will Fraser, ret.

Gen. Will Fraser, ret.

Senior Advisor

Will Fraser, a decorated retired U.S. Air Force General, earned a reputation as a motivational leader, strategic thinker, and change agent who delivered solutions to the most complex challenges.

During his 40-year career, he rose to become one of nine Combatant Commanders, leading U.S. Transportation Command where he reported directly to the President. Fraser previously commanded Air Combat Command and served as Vice Chief of Staff, demonstrating his ability to lead diverse, global organizations effectively.

EVAS staff at work

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Jason Akau

Director of Certification & Compliance

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Genet Omerod

Production Manager

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Damon Medeiros

QA Manager, Chief Inspector

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Dionne Siu

Customer Care Specialist

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Our experienced staff are what have helped VisionSafe to attain outstanding achievement as a quality supplier in the Aviation Sector.

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Safety in Every Detail

NSF-ISR has determined that VisionSafe is in compliance with ISO 9001:2015, AS9100 & AS9110 requirements. The key principles that have allowed VisionSafe to earn this certification are: mutually beneficial supplier relations, continual improvement, and customer focus. Learn more about VisionSafe's NSF certifications.

NSF and Made in the USA badges

ISO 9001 Key Principles

  • Customer Focus
  • Leadership
  • Involvement of people
  • System approach to management
  • Continual improvement
  • Factual approach to decision making
  • Mutually beneficial supplier relations

“JetBlue is committed to being on the forefront of safety for our customers and our crew members. ...we have added EVAS to our airplanes in order to add that extra safety...”

Al Spain, JetBlue - V.P. Flight Operations

“As an industry there is still more to do. We haven't done enough to ensure that pilot vision is maintained during such events.”

Bill Voss - Flight Safety Foundation

“Unfortunately, with all the safe guards built into modern aircraft and the operational requirements... ...smoke/fumes in cabin/cockpits is still a serious problem.”

FAA - InFO 10019

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Dedication to top notch Quality & Customer Service

Speak with one of our specialists about adding a crucial layer of safety to your plane or fleet.

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