Rick Roberts

Rick Roberts is an experienced aviation professional and community leader with a diverse background. Currently serving as a Certified Flight Instructor at JB Aviation, Rick has accumulated over 700 hours of primary ASEL flight instruction. In addition, Rick works as a Contract Pilot for SBM Management Services, LP, performing co-pilot duties in a Citation 560 while delivering exceptional customer service to VIPs. Previous roles include Ministry Development/Global Connections Representative at One Collective, where Rick facilitated partnerships for community transformation, and Community Impact Associate Director at Christ Community Church, focusing on building relationships with leaders across various sectors. Early career experience as a Chaplain at CNS Home Health and Hospice provided spiritual care to patients and families, while serving as Area Representative for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes involved leader recruitment and event planning. Rick holds an M.A. in Christian History and Theology from Wheaton College and a B.A. in Kinesiology from the University of Northern Colorado, with additional aviation training from Illinois Aviation Academy.