Joseph Maroun Salloum was born in Beirut, Lebanon on February 7th, 1959. He dreamed of flying even as a child.

Joseph immigrated to The United States at the early age of 19 for a safer and brighter future. He attended a trade college and became an expert Dental Technician. Joseph's most impressive feat was developing his business, Top-Dent Lab Inc. He grew his business for over 30 years, where it would gross over 1 million dollars in sales per year and employ more than 15 people.

Jospeh married Nada Zouein in 1993. They raised their two sons, Jonathan and Julian, in Southern California. The most important part of his life is his family.

In 2000, Joseph achieved his dream of becoming a pilot by earning his FAA Private Pilot License. Joseph owns his own aircraft and enjoys weekend flights with his family and friends.

Joseph is a current member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and the Corona Pilots Association. He has over 400 flight hours and counting!