Our Team
Abby Schierholz
Abby, founder of Fresh Coast Flight, owner, and Chief instructor, is a full-time CFII dedicated to helping students learn and achieve their aviation goals. She obtained her Private Pilot's license in Marquette while attending NMU, where she graduated in three short years with a degree in economics. Following her collegiate ski career at NMU, she pursued her pilot aspirations by moving to Denver, CO, and attending ATP Flight School. There, she earned her instrument rating and commercial pilot's license before moving on to Stein's Aircraft Services in Waukesha, WI to become a Certified Flight Instructor. Later, she earned her floatplane, multiengine, and instrument instructor ratings with different programs. Abby's ambition is to impart her knowledge to aviation enthusiasts and ultimately fly for private carriers, airlines, adventure flights & tours, and potentially serve as a military pilot. When she's not in the air, Abby enjoys skiing, fishing, mountain biking, driving her Jeep, running, hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities. Abby's mission is to assist you in embarking on a fulfilling journey toward your aviation dreams and aspirations!
Irene Esquivel
Irene is a CFII/MEI based in Marquette. She graduated from Northern Michigan University with a biology degree and spent some time in graduate school at Mississippi State University. Shortly after that, she moved back home to Los Angeles, California to begin a new chapter as a Flight Attendant for Delta Air Lines. Didn’t take too long before she realized that she wanted to fly the plane! After earning her PPL at the MCFC, she enrolled in ATP Flight School where she completed the rest of her training in Los Angeles. If she’s not flying as a flight attendant or a pilot, you can find her spending quality time with family, line dancing with friends, or traveling the world and discovering new foods and cultures. She is incredibly happy to be a part of the team at Fresh Coast Flight and help others discover their love for aviation too!
Lacey Stensberg
Lacey is our well loved HR/Marketing/Communications director! We are SO excited to have this rockstar helping us out. Management is her thing, and trust me, she’s great at what she does. And even cooler… she’s a private pilot!!! Currently working on her instrument rating, Lacey is pursuing a career in aviation. Originally from Wisconsin, she has lived in Marquette for a while now and everything is her favorite. Whether it be camping, running, biking, hanging out in the great outdoors, or an evening at blackrocks, Lacey always has a smile on her face. As a pretty awesome friend, mom of 3 really cool kids, and all around a beyond amazing person, we couldn’t be more stoked to have her on the team.