Examiners and inspectors near Capital Region International LAN
34 FAA designees are based within 50 nautical miles of Capital Region International in Lansing, Michigan: 8 pilot examiners, 1 sport aviation examiner, 15 aviation medical examiners, 3 mechanic examiners, 1 airworthiness representative (maintenance), 4 engineering representatives, 2 administrative pilot examiners. The pilot examiners may test for private pilot (8), commercial and instrument (8), airline transport pilot (2), flight instructor (5) in airplanes (8), multi-engine airplanes (2), seaplanes (2). Nearest first; "nm" is nautical miles from the airport to the designee's town.
Pilot examiners DPE · 8 · Designated Pilot Examiner: gives the practical tests (checkrides) for pilot certificates and ratings
| Name | Town | nm | May test for | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Crisp | Lake Odessa, MI C43 | 24 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, flight instructor, instrument instructor, instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor, foreign pilot certificates; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes, seaplanes | 929 MCARTHUR ST | (239) 776-6279 | crisp.david52@gmail.com | EAST MICHIGAN FSDO GL-23 / EMI FSDO |
| Craig Fortson | Howell, MI OZW | 28 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor, foreign pilot certificates; airplanes | Crosswinds Aviation 3808 W. Grand River Rd. | (954) 931-3037 | craigfortson@aol.com | EAST MICHIGAN FSDO GL-23 / EMI FSDO |
| Daniel Stephen Unger | Howell, MI OZW | 28 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor, instrument instructor, instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor, foreign pilot certificates; airplanes | Crosswinds Aviation 3808 W Grand River Ave | (586) 675-6030 | unger1949@gmail.com | EAST MICHIGAN FSDO GL-23 / EMI FSDO |
| Clint Edward White | Jackson, MI JXN | 32 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, instructor renewals, military competency, ground instructor, foreign pilot certificates; airplanes | Solo Aviation - JXN 3610 Wildwood Ave | (404) 964-4121 | clintewhite@gmail.com | EAST MICHIGAN FSDO GL-23 / EMI FSDO |
| Edmond William Verville | Battle Creek, MI BTL | 41 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, flight instructor, instrument instructor; airplanes, multi-engine airplanes | 237 N. Helmer Rd | (269) 207-5864 | edverville@aol.com | GRAND RAPIDS FSDO GL-09 / GRR FSDO |
| David Henry Johnson | Grand Rapids, MI GRR | 42 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor, instrument instructor; airplanes | 4211 Cassatt Lane | (616) 481-3485 | djohn10310@gmail.com | GRAND RAPIDS FSDO GL-09 / GRR FSDO |
| Mark Schmitt | Rockford, MI 35C | 46 | private pilot, commercial and instrument; airplanes, seaplanes | 7251 Cuesta Way Dr NE, 7251 Cuesta Way Dr NE | (616) 308-3967 | smitty172@msn.com | GRAND RAPIDS FSDO GL-09 / GRR FSDO |
| Amanda Kirsten Roggow | Ann Arbor, MI ARB | 50 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, flight instructor, instrument instructor, instructor renewals, ground instructor; airplanes | Ann Arbor Municipal Airport 801 Airport Dr | (847) 400-4630 | roggow.av@gmail.com | EAST MICHIGAN FSDO GL-23 / EMI FSDO |
Sport aviation examiners SAE · 1 · Sport Aviation Examiner: gives the tests for sport pilot certificates and light-sport aircraft
| Name | Town | nm | May test for | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Clark | Ann Arbor, MI ARB | 50 | private pilot, commercial and instrument, airline transport pilot, flight instructor, instrument instructor, sport pilot, type ratings, private pilot (proficiency); airplanes, multi-engine airplanes, seaplanes, multi-engine seaplanes | 5757 THOMAS RD. | (734) 730-4350 | williammclark@cs.com | DELEGATION AND RESOURCE BRANCH, AFG-970 |
Aviation medical examiners AME · 15 · Aviation Medical Examiner: a doctor who issues the medical certificates pilots must hold
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Keaveney | Lansing, MI LAN | 0 | 1004 E Michigan Ave. | (517) 364-3900 | tom.keaveney@umhsparrow.org | Great Lakes Region |
| Scott Bennett Brasseur | Charlotte, MI FPK | 16 | Craft Chiropractic Center 223 Lansing Street | (269) 235-9765 | sbbrasseur@gmail.com | Great Lakes Region |
| Mark Stephen Schultz | Ionia, MI Y70 | 23 | Ionia County Airport 468 Sprague Road | (616) 401-3023 | drpilotame@gmail.com | Great Lakes Region |
| Gregory William Fuller | Jackson, MI JXN | 32 | 1415 West Argyle Suite B | (517) 784-6663 | gfuller@traumadoctor.org | Great Lakes Region |
| Joel Lee Goldberg | Jackson, MI JXN | 32 | 1415 West Argyle Street, Suite B | (517) 784-6663 | docgtwo@gmail.com | Great Lakes Region |
| Martin Patrick Gleespen | Chelsea, MI 75G | 37 | 1290 S MAIN ST SUITE C | (734) 475-1107 | martingleespen@yahoo.com | Great Lakes Region |
| Gregory Arthur Pinnell | Battle Creek, MI BTL | 41 | Western Michigan University College of Aviation, 237 N. Helmer Rd | (989) 245-4494 | gpinnell@airdocs.net | Great Lakes Region |
| John Richard Mogor | Ada, MI 24C | 41 | 7128 Fulton ST E, PO Box 998 | (616) 825-3530 | jmogor@aol.com | Great Lakes Region |
| Michael William Berneking | Battle Creek, MI BTL | 41 | 265 Fremont Street | (269) 245-8168 | michaelb670108@gmail.com | Great Lakes Region |
| Iveta H Dubravec | Grand Rapids, MI GRR | 42 | 436 44th Street SE | (616) 531-9750 | idubravec@concentra.com | Great Lakes Region |
| Steven H Edmondson | Grand Rapids, MI GRR | 42 | Pilot Medical Exams PLLC 5410 44th St. SE | (616) 710-1205 | edmofam@aol.com | Great Lakes Region |
| Jesse Morris Zrull | Freeland, MI MBS | 49 | Air Docs 8430 Garfield Rd | (989) 225-0114 | jzrull@gmail.com | Great Lakes Region |
| Christine Martinek Brent | Ann Arbor, MI ARB | 50 | Ann Arbor Aviation Medicine 3250 Plymouth Road, Suite 303 | (937) 657-2508 | drbrent@annarboraviationmedicine.com | Great Lakes Region |
| Henry Arts | Ann Arbor, MI ARB | 50 | 3250 Plymouth Rd., Suite 303 | (734) 223-9652 | aarts@umich.edu | Great Lakes Region |
| John Eugene Freitas | Ann Arbor, MI ARB | 50 | 3250 Plymouth Rd., Suite 303 | (734) 775-1547 | jfreitas2004@comcast.net | Great Lakes Region |
Mechanic examiners DME · 3 · Designated Mechanic Examiner: tests candidates for the mechanic certificate (airframe and powerplant)
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Michael Cotter | Charlotte, MI FPK | 16 | 1325 Island Highway | (517) 712-8177 | 1tmcdme@gmail.com | GRAND RAPIDS FSDO GL-09 / GRR FSDO |
| Richard Mathew Devreese | Ionia, MI Y70 | 23 | School of Missionary Aviation Technology 84 E Sprague Rd | (989) 413-1503 | richarddevreese9@gmail.com | GRAND RAPIDS FSDO GL-09 / GRR FSDO |
| Jeremy Hierholzer | Battle Creek, MI BTL | 41 | Western Michigan University College of Aviation 237 Helmer Rd North | (269) 270-8776 | jhierholzer.dme@gmail.com | GRAND RAPIDS FSDO GL-09 / GRR FSDO |
Airworthiness representatives (maintenance) DAR-T · 1 · Designated Airworthiness Representative, maintenance: issues airworthiness certificates and approvals for aircraft in service
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher John Vanderweide | Battle Creek, MI BTL | 41 | 165 Grand Castle Ter | (269) 720-4279 | ckvaero@gmail.com | GRAND RAPIDS FSDO GL-09 / GRR FSDO |
Engineering representatives DER-T · 4 · Designated Engineering Representative: approves engineering data for repairs and alterations on the FAA's behalf
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald J Lingenfelter | Howell, MI OZW | 28 | 4141 Pingree Rd | (248) 787-0871 | donl@asisolutions.org | Central Certification Branch |
| Thomas R Miller | Grass Lake, MI 26W | 35 | 8880 Dawson Country Lane | (316) 213-3353 | tmiller@atadllc.com | Central Certification Branch |
| Travis A Wilcox | Battle Creek, MI BTL | 41 | 5420 Beckley Road, Suite A #233 | (269) 986-2333 | info@apexflame.com | Central Certification Branch |
| Brian Keith Foss | Holly, MI 9G2 | 43 | 2444 JOSSMAN RD | (248) 379-2506 | brian@ccaviation.net | Central Certification Branch |
Administrative pilot examiners Admin-PE · 2 · Administrative Pilot Examiner: handles certificate paperwork rather than flight tests
| Name | Town | nm | Works from | Telephone | FAA office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Charles Grossman | Battle Creek, MI BTL | 41 | Western Michigan University, College of Aviation 237 Helmer Rd. N | (269) 964-4029 | thomas.grossman@wmich.edu | GRAND RAPIDS FSDO GL-09 / GRR FSDO |
| Thomas James McLaughlin | Battle Creek, MI BTL | 41 | Western Michigan University 237 North Helmer Road | (269) 207-6879 | thomas.mclaughlin@wmich.edu | GRAND RAPIDS FSDO GL-09 / GRR FSDO |
Designees are listed with the name and contact details the FAA publishes for them on its designee locator (read October 10, 2026): the FAA lists them so that pilots, mechanics and companies can find them. Private individuals are not named, the site's policy at this time. A designee who would rather not appear here can ask us through the contact address on the About page. Each designee is placed at the main public airport of the town the FAA lists (or the nearest one to its zip code), so "nearby" means the town, not an exact address. A designee's functions are the FAA's own codes (DPE-PE-ASEL is a pilot examiner for the private certificate in single-engine airplanes), spelled out here for pilot examiners. Click a column heading to sort. All designees in Michigan · by state.