06/02/2026
Fueled by Jelly Beans & Deadlines: Meet Lea Peterson! 🍬✈️
Lea is our Quote Specialist, the backbone behind much of our sales growth and the executor who keeps opportunities moving. Lea joined Yingling a little over a year ago, following her wingman, Josh Peterson. Together, we definitely won the power-couple lottery! 🎰
Coming from a Gulfstream Operations Coordinator and purchasing background, she jumped right in and quickly became a behind our quoting process. Working side-by-side with sales, she handles a constant stream of requests while keeping turnaround times fast and customers informed. ⏱️
It takes a special combination of charm, persistence, and determination to track down answers across a busy . Lea has mastered that art. Her strong interpersonal skills have earned the respect of teammates across every program. 🤝
Her superpower? Work ethic. Hands down. 🙌
🍭 Fun fact: Lea has a serious sweet tooth and an obsession with jellybeans. Her favorite flavors are sizzling cinnamon, grape, and watermelon. She eats them individually and never mixes flavors. No food touching here! As you can see, she's always loaded up and ready for action.
"I like a challenge and learning new things. This is another facet of aviation in my tool belt." Between her OCD tendencies and a handful of jellybeans, there's not much she can't accomplish. Snacking keeps her focused and on task.
She learns fast, moves fast, and genuinely wants to be the best at what she does. She competes against herself every day to improve. Lea has been a breath of fresh air and a true blessing for our sales team, helping us win large-cabin opportunities through fast, accurate quote turnaround times. Nights, weekends, whenever needed, she's there helping her friends win the work.
According to Director of Sales Joan P***a:
"You don't have to tell her anything twice. She is incredibly , detail-oriented, and you can always count on her. She answers my calls (multiple times a day) and understands . Every quote is a priority. When I throw things over the fence, I know it's handled and already in work."
As a fan, she lives by one simple : "If you're not first, you're last." 🏁 Truer words never spoken when it comes to quoting!
Today, Lea can quote , , , , and projects. Pretty much anything we throw at her!
Another wonderful woman making her mark in aviation. 💙
✨ Lea Cunio
