| Craig R. Sincock acquired Avfuel Corporation in 1985. Under his leadership, the company has grown from a regional fuel supplier to its current position as a leading independent global supplier of aviation fuel and services. Sincock accomplished this growth through a strategic mix of more than 30 acquisitions (four of which were aviation divestitures from publicly-traded energy companies), internal sales growth and marketing alliances. Today, Avfuel touches virtually every aspect of the aviation industry with its innovative lineup of programs and solutions and through various subsidiary corporations. Avfuel currently serves more than 6,000 aviation customers at more than 3,500 worldwide locations and supplies fuel to all six major aviation consumer groups: fixed-base operators (FBOs), corporate flight departments, airlines, helicopter operators, cargo haulers and the military. Avfuel subsidiaries include Avtank, which designs, engineers, and manufactures fuel storage systems and refueling equipment; Avlease, which provides management and leasing of aviation refueling equipment; Avsurance, an aviation insurance agency capable of procuring a variety of coverages for pilots, airports, equipment manufacturers, distributors and related facilities; and Avplan, a full-service flight-planning and trip-support company.
Sincock continues to focus on further international expansion with the goal of realizing his vision to build a company that drives the connections of people, businesses, governments and cultures.
The passion for aviation that led Sincock to purchase Avfuel is evident through his continued devotion to the company’s success as well as through his advocacy efforts. He has served on the boards of several prominent industry organizations, including the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), among others. Past positions include seats on the Pride Refining, Inc., Board of Directors (PRF: NYSE) and Duncan Aviation Board of Advisors. He is a member of the World Presidents’ Organization (WPO), an international organization fostering educational development and networking opportunities for company leaders. He has also been an active participant in the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), and more. Additionally, Sincock is a pilot with an ATP rating and frequently pilots the company’s Falcon 2000LXS and Cessna Citation XLS+.
In 2022, Sincock’s achievements and commitment to the industry were recognized with the Kenn Ricci Lifetime Aviation Entrepreneur Award, the highest honor given at the annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards ceremony in Los Angeles. At the ceremony, Sincock was also inducted into the Living Legends of Aviation, making him one of some 100 aerospace standouts that include entrepreneurs, innovators, industry leaders, astronauts, record breakers, celebrity pilots and pilot celebrities.
In November 2022, Sincock received the National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA) highest honor, the William A. “Bill” Ong Memorial Award. Given in memory of the association’s co-founder and first president, the award recognizes extraordinary achievement and meritorious service to the general aviation industry.
Sincock graduated from the University of Michigan and continues to reside in Ann Arbor with his wife, Sue. The Sincocks’ philanthropic efforts extend well beyond the aviation community; they are also staunch supporters of organizations for health care and education.
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