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With more than ten years of executive leadership specifically within the private aviation sector, Michael places his focus on helping companies grow and scale intelligently. Michael also has a diverse background beyond aviation, having worked in investment banking and national defense, as well as coaching athletic teams at the collegiate and national level.
Prior to founding Outlier, Michael served as the Global Head of Sales, Marketing, and Service for the aircraft manufacturer ICON Aircraft. In this role, he was responsible for recruiting a global salesforce, managing international distribution channels, and creating the business strategy for the market entry of the amphibious “A5” model aircraft. Michael has also been tasked with the ownership experience, developing a national aircraft maintenance network, and managing the safety program with the company’s chief pilots .
Prior to his work with ICON, Michael served as the Chief Revenue Officer for a global private aviation company based in the Northeast as well as Vice President of the Directional Aviation portfolio of companies.
As CRO, Michael restructured the commercial divisions and created the infrastructure for the firm’s first jet card program. In less than two years, he and his team scaled the jet card product from $0 in revenue to the 4th largest jet card offering on the global market. Michael also vertically scaled the Part 121 (commercial airliners) to include the 2016 U.S. presidential campaigns, worldwide rock ‘n’ roll tours, and travel for both collegiate and professional sports teams.
Michael has dedicated himself to the professional growth of the Outlier Team and serving Outlier members globally. Every decision made by the Outlier Team is based on the golden rule: treat others the way you wish to be treated.
Michael resides in Naples, Florida, with his wife and two children. He received his BS from Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island, and a Master’s Degree from the Providence College School of Business.
As the Senior Director of Client Services with Outlier Jets, Cathleen ensures that each client experiences the utmost in convenience, comfort, and expediency with every trip. Utilizing her unique background that combines experience in five-star hospitality with aviation, Cathleen and her team design and execute the ultimate travel experience for each passenger. Cathleens’ work allows Outlier Jets’ members to focus on their own goals, knowing that their private aviation needs are fully met.
Before joining Outlier in 2019, Cathleen led the Account Management team at Surf Air – a private membership-only airline based in Los Angeles. While Cathleen was with Surf Air, she helped to grow the company from an early-stage startup into a successful enterprise by leading her team through several expansions as well as the acquisition and merger with another Texas-based aviation company.
Cathleen’s experience also includes working several positions at a world-renowned hospitality group that owns 16 golf courses and 11 hotels in five countries (all of which provide accommodations for Fortune 500 companies and their guests).
As a result, Cathleen has been able to apply her hospitality expertise to the aviation industry by building and managing teams whose primary mission is to ensure client satisfaction and delight.
Cathleen started her education at the University of Vermont and holds an MBA from Pepperdine University. Cathleen lives with her husband and young son in Hermosa Beach, California.
Patrick Hill started his aviation career back in 2018 as one of the original employees of Outlier Jets. Prior to the aviation industry, Patrick worked in the financial services industry for 14 years in various sales, client service and operations roles. It is this diverse background that enables Patrick to help his clients look at private aviation from all different angles. Patrick brings a high level of energy towards aviation and commitment to provide excellent service to his clients. He has distinguished himself in the industry for his work ethic and integrity.
He graduated from Providence College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. Patrick currently resides in Hingham, MA with his wife, son and daughter where he enjoys playing golf, refereeing college lacrosse and going to Cape Cod.
Eric Hambleton joined Outlier Jets after a successful career in the golf industry, with specialized expertise in luxury golf channels. Prior to joining Outlier, Eric was a leading sales producer in the luxury golf technology space. During his tenure at this company, his work ethic and sales success were a key part of his being named a stakeholder in the acquisition by a Fortune 500 parent company.
Prior to his experience in the technology space, Eric worked his way up from General Manager to Regional Sales Director of a multinational boutique golf business, Eric played an integral role in developing their expanding West Coast market with branches from Seattle to San Diego. This tremendous growth played a role in a private equity acquisition of the company.
From this unique background, Eric has developed a keen understanding of each clients' needs and expectations. His focus on world class service and customer first attitude lend themselves to developing and maintaining lasting client relationships. He prides himself on his repeat clients and referral based business.
Originally from Seattle, WA, Eric received his BS in Business Management from the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho. He resides in San Diego, CA with his wife and two daughters where he enjoys playing golf and traveling.
Sean Mahany began his career in private aviation back in 2015 and has been with Outlier Jets since 2022 as a Business Development Consultant working closely with the Sales team to drive new business.
Originally from Fredonia, NY, he attended Niagara University. Sean currently lives in Hoboken, NJ with his wife, Molly, where he enjoys attending sporting events and playing golf. Sean is also an IAABO certified high school basketball referee in his free time.
Andres Quiroz is a Sales Director with Outlier Jets and has been in the aviation industry since 2018 working primarily with private charter. He was born and raised in Houston and attended the University of Houston where he graduated with a degree in Corporate Communication and Marketing.
Joe Giambrone recently joined Outlier Jets as VP of Sales and Acquistions. Started his aviation career almost 15 years ago in 2006 with a passion for aviation. Joe is a well-rounded veteran with transaction experience in light, mid, and large cabin aircraft as well as various manufacturers such as Gulfstream, Citation, Hawker and Falcon aircraft.
Joe brings a high level of energy towards aviation and commitment to provide excellent service to his clients. He has distinguished himself in the industry for his work ethic and integrity. Joe specializes in his ability to provide fair market valuations and analysis for owners, as well as both on-market and off-market opportunities.
Prior to aviation sales, Joe served in various management and leadership roles.
He graduated from the University of Nevada with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management.
Neil Zeller is a senior finance executive and former investment banker with over 20 years of experience serving emerging growth businesses. He worked with boutique banking firms in San Francisco and New York supporting venture and private equity firms and their portfolio companies with m&a and capital raising advisory before co-founding several start-ups in the transportation industry, holding senior operating roles.
He later founded Directional Group as a platform for advising on financial and strategic initiatives, including; growth strategy, corporate development, equity and debt capital raising, acquisitions, liquidity events, and financial operations. He often serves in interim and fractional financial leadership roles.
Neil has an MBA from Columbia Business School and an engineering degree from the Johns Hopkins University.
Craig Bowers is an accomplished aviator and sales professional with the objective of creating a more customer-focused approach. Craig is the founder of JetForward Aviation, and prior to that, he served as the Western Regional Sales Director for XOJet Aviation in San Carlos, California. He is currently serving as the President of the Board of Directors of the Northern California Business Aviation Association.
A former Marine aviator and military test pilot, Craig holds an Airline Transport Pilot rating with over 3000 hours in 35 different aircraft. He has over 300 aircraft carrier landings and operational experience in worldwide Part 91, 121, and 135 flight operations.
Craig is type-rated and current in the Gulfstream GV/G550/G450 series aircraft and is also type-rated in the Boeing B757/767.
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