SME Leadership
Our leadership brings experience across the spectrum of emergency services, hospital administration, commercial real estate development, general aviation, and commercial construction.
Our crew brings industry connections and diverse resources in the areas of commercial real estate development and finance that enable us to deliver your workspace better, faster, and smarter.
We are Engineers, Business Leaders, Financial Experts, Planners, Doers, Fierce Collaborators. We embrace every project with enthusiasm and a spirit of partnership and deliver smart services and solutions at competitive prices.
Richard Guzan
Managing Partner
Richard A. Guzan offers a rare mix of aviation and construction expertise as SME Aviation’s Managing Partner since 2022 and co-founder of SME Logistics. He has spearheaded the design and construction of over 85,000 square feet of aviation facilities across seven states, valued at more than $25 million, including a 33,600 SF FBO and a 5,000 SF air cargo terminal in Cleveland, OH. Expanding SME Logistics from air medical support into specialized aviation construction management, he continues to bolster critical care programs while driving innovative projects. With 12 years as a Critical Care Flight Paramedic and Director of Operations at Carolina Air Care, Richard built a foundation of operational excellence and program management in emergency medical transport. He is certified in Lean Six Sigma (Green and Purple Belts, UNC) and drives cost-efficient, client-focused outcomes with collaborative expertise and field-tested insight.
Kimberly Guzan
Founder & Owner
Kimberly Guzan is a skilled professional with a unique blend of project management expertise and scientific innovation, steering SME Aviation since founding it in 2018. She oversees a portfolio of 10+ aviation design development contracts—ranging from 2,000 to 41,000 square feet—while driving business development, marketing, and strategic communications for aviation-focused projects. With over a decade at Aramco Research Center Boston and RTI International, Kimberly contributed to managing major research initiatives, including a multi-million-dollar energy portfolio with MIT and a significant nanomaterial registry project, earning patents and a 2011 R&D 100 Award. Holding an M.S. in Polymer Science (University of Akron) and PMI certification, she excels at leading cross-disciplinary teams, delivering data-driven solutions, and advancing operational excellence in complex environments.
Eric Lehman
Project Manager
Eric Lehman brings nearly 20 years of construction industry experience to his role as Project Manager at SME Aviation. He leads projects from initial planning to final delivery, ensuring quality, coordination, and efficiency. Eric began his career in project management before discovering his niche in preconstruction, ultimately serving as Chief Estimator for the Pacific Northwest branch of the most extensive demolition contractor in the United States. He led a team of 6 to 8 estimators and supported annual revenues of $40 to $45 million. He later held a senior estimating position at Trifecta Service Company before joining SME. Eric has a BBA in Marketing and employs a strategic, detail-oriented approach to every project he oversees.