Experience That Shapes Aviation Safety

For more than 30 years, VisionSafe has advanced aviation standards and saved lives with practical, pilot-centered safety systems.

Founded by a Pilot. Built for Confidence.

VisionSafe was founded by inventor and pilot Bertil Werjefelt, whose firsthand experience in aviation made clear just how essential visibility is to safe flight.

After pioneering Portable Breathing Equipment, now adopted across commercial aviation, the company turned its focus to cockpit smoke and the preservation of pilot visibility.

That work led to the development of EVAS®, the Emergency Vision Assurance System, designed to restore visibility to critical flight instruments and forward windshields during cockpit smoke events, so crews can make clear and controlled decisions with confidence.

Aligned with Global Aviation Standards

VisionSafe operates within FAA and EASA regulatory frameworks and maintains registration to ISO 9001, AS9100, and AS9110 quality standards.

Our systems are installed across commercial, cargo, business aviation, military, and government fleets worldwide.

Leadership

With years of experience across aerospace manufacturing, aviation operations, global policy, and regulated production environments, VisionSafe is guided by leaders who understand every aspect of engineering a superior safety solution.

Jon-Michael Kasten
Chief Executive Officer

Jon-Michael brings more than 20 years of experience leading aerospace parts manufacturing businesses, including senior leadership roles at TransDigm, Crane Aerospace & Electronics, and Cornerstone Capital. His background spans engineering, manufacturing, sales, strategy, and executive leadership, providing broad operational insight across regulated aerospace environments.

MaryAnn Omerod
Chief Operating Officer

MaryAnn has led VisionSafe’s operations in Kaneohe, Hawaii for more than 25 years. She oversees finance, human resources, administration, and operational planning, supporting disciplined execution across the organization. She brings 46 years of combined experience in management, manufacturing, wholesale, distribution, and retail operations.

James Zanino
HEAD OF SALES

Jim leads VisionSafe’s sales organization and customer engagement efforts. He brings more than 25 years of aerospace business development experience, with prior roles at Gogo, Honeywell, and Bose. He is also a private pilot, a former Naval Aviator, and instructor in aviation safety.

Myles Nomura
Finance Controller

Myles leads VisionSafe’s finance and accounting functions. His background includes Controller and CFO roles at Happy Town, Servo Pacific, and Foodland, as well as leadership of his own advisory firm. He supports financial discipline and operational transparency across the organization.

Alex  Werjefelt
Board Member

Alex has led VisionSafe’s sales and marketing initiatives and supported many special projects. He currently serves on the company’s Board of Directors. His work supports long-term brand development and strategic product positioning.

Carla Villalobos
Head of Marketing

Carla leads VisionSafe’s global marketing strategy and brand development initiatives. She focuses on aligning the company’s engineering credibility with clear market positioning across business aviation, cargo, commercial, and government sectors. Her work supports product communications, industry engagement, and long-term growth strategy within regulated aerospace environments.

SENIOR ADVISORS

Kristen Richmond
Senior Advisor

Kristen brings more than two decades of experience at Boeing, where she held senior executive roles across strategy, government affairs, and international policy. Most recently, she served as Managing Director of EU Government Affairs in Brussels, leading engagement across Boeing’s commercial, defense, and services businesses.

Looking Ahead

VisionSafe continues to advance aviation safety through disciplined engineering, regulatory alignment, and practical innovation.

As global aviation evolves, our focus remains clear: deliver solutions that strengthen operational resilience and uphold the highest standards of safety.

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