About Us
Our Story
C&M Marine Aviation Services, Inc. has been a small, woman-owned business since 1991. Family members started the company in Addison, TX under the original name of C&M Marine. The focus of the business was aircraft survival flotation devices.
As the business grew, the goal of adding seat belt services became a reality and in 1991, the owners changed the name to C&M Marine Aviation Services, Inc.
In 2000, the family relocated C&M to a hangar at Dallas Love Field Airport. The business continued to flourish. In 2011, to accommodate the increasing demand for seat belt services, the business was moved to 9200 King Arthur Dr., near Dallas Love Field Airport.
While C&M no longer services aircraft survival flotation devices, it has become a well-known leader in the aviation restraint industry serving customers in the US and globally.
C&M Marine Aviation Services, Inc. is currently owned by Michael and Melissa Rousey.
Meet The Owners
Michael E. Rousey, CEO
Michael began his aviation career in 1995 when he joined the United States Navy. He received training in avionics and worked as an avionics/electrician maintenance technician. After an honorable discharge, he continued his aviation career in the private sector performing line maintenance and inspections. Michael joined C&M Marine Aviation Services, Inc. in 2006, was elected as a Vice-President of Quality in 2008, and assigned to the Accountable Manager position in 2010. Michael became an owner and the CEO in 2021 after the prior owner, Sali Whitworth, retired.
Melissa D. Rousey, President
Melissa began her aviation career in 2003 when she was invited to join C&M Marine Aviation Services, Inc. Melissa soon found working for a small business rewarding and after expressing an interest in furthering a career in aviation, she was elected as a Vice-President in 2008. Because of her outstanding performance in her inspection duties and providing excellent customer service, she was assigned to the Chief Inspector position in 2018. When Melissa was elected as President and became an owner in 2019, she secured the family tradition of managing a small, woman-owned business.
When not spending time with family, they enjoy traveling.