Craig McPherson
Director | Aviation Division
Craig brings 27 years of experience as a Commercial Airline Pilot to his role as Relationship Manager for DSG Capital Advisors. Craig has served in many roles in aviation including Captain, Line Check Airman, Initial Cadre Pilot, MEC training Chairman and Simulator Instructor.
Craig started his career at Mesaba Airlines in 1995. While working at Mesaba, Craig spent eight years as the MEC Training Chairman where he was an active participant in defending pilots and acting as a subject matter expert in negotiating their Collective Bargaining Agreement. Craig considers his time volunteering for ALPA as one of his most significant contributions to the Aviation Industry.
Craig began flying for Continental Airlines in the fall of 2007 and is currently a First Officer on the 777 for United Airlines. Craig is a graduate of the University of North Dakota earning a B.S. degree in Aeronautical Studies.
In 2018 Craig helped launch the Lakeville - MN Wild Special Hockey chapter. Craig was instrumental in launching the first-ever Hockey Skills clinic for athletes with special needs. Since its inception in 2018, the Lakeville special needs skills clinics have inspired many similar initiatives.
Craig and his wife Brenda of 29 years live in Lakeville, MN where they spend most of their time supporting their four children Sam, Ruby, Luke and Gavin.