Here at 1000 Islands Helicopter Tours/Kouri’s Kopters we’re all family. This means that as soon as you step through our doors our staff welcome you with open arms. We aim to provide you with the best experience that provides you with memories that will last a lifetime. With this new perspective let our crew provide you a Service above the Rest.
DAVE KOURI
President Operations Manager & Pilot
Dave is owner and the founder of Kouri’s Kopters Inc. Although his dad was a key driving force, Dave has pursued his dream to maintain & grow Kouri’s Kopters into its glory today. He has had over 35 years of experience with variety family businesses. Dave has been flying helicopters for over 25 years and is licensed in Canada and the United States. He holds endorsements on Robinson, Bell, Rotorway and Schweizer helicopters. In the little spare time Dave loves to get outside and spend time hunting, fishing and four-wheeling with his daughter Charlotte.
BILL FOX
Chief Pilot
Bill is a retired Air Force pilot who got his start in flying by achieving his Private Pilot License at age 17 through the Royal Canadian Air Cadets. A few years later he obtained his Commercial Pilot License before joining the Royal Canadian Air Force. Highlights of his RCAF career include flying Search & Rescue (SAR) helicopter missions, flight training and Tow-pilot for the Air Cadet Gliding Program on the L-19 “Birddog”. Along with his wife Wendy, Bill lives in the Brockville area along the shore of St Lawrence River. He loves boating, water-skiing, and serving his community through his church and the 1000 Islands Rotary Club. Bill is also an Ordained Minister… sometimes available for weddings!
SCOTT KOURI
SMS Manager & Company Guide
Scott’s primary responsibility is to drive our Safety Management System (SMS). These systems are becoming standard throughout the aviation industry worldwide as the next step in the evolution of safety in aviation. His other responsibilities include managing our security and passengers’ safety at special events, ground crew supervision and training. Scott has been a hunting and fishing guide for over 20 years. He pulls double duty as our expert for all of our heli-fishing and hunting excursions. There are more than 5000 lakes in the Land O’ Lakes Region and Scott knows the names of all of them! With his innate knack to find the right fishing spot every time, our clients love him, but the fish hate him.
MURRAY MCLELLAN
Maintenance Manager
Another valued member of our staff, Murray is our go to guy when it comes to fixing our messes. Always ready to work, he remains flexible to our wants and needs. With over 50 years of flight experience, Murray knows almost all there is to know about planes and helicopters. He has successfully build a Glastar float plane which he flys to this day. Like a true Canadian, Murray is a hockey fan and always watches the Chicago Black Hawks. In addition, Murray is always up for a hunt with his partners in crime Scott and Dave.
KATHY MACRAE
Sales/Marketing Director
Kathy is the newest member of our staff, but is by new means new to the ever changing landscape of the tourism industry. After graduating with a degree in advertising and public relations, she went on to get her Travel Industry Specialist certification through Purdue University. Now with over 20 years of experience under her belt, Kathy joined the team in 2018 as our sales and marketing person extraordinaire! When she’s not chasing leads or attending trade shows, Kathy enjoys renovating, attending concerts, and spending time with her family.
MARTINE ROBERT
Pilot
Martine grew up in the French part of Switzerland. She moved to Canada in her early 20s with her husband and bought a 60 cow dairy farm near Spencerville. Since a very young age, she has had a passion for machines, including tractors, combines, excavators, and, of course, helicopters. Martine obtained her commercial pilot licence in 2011 and bought her own helicopter in 2012! In 2020, she and her husband, made the decision to sell their cows. At this point Martine became more involved in flying for Kouri’s Kopter. She is fluent in French and English.
