Kerell Lightbourne

Kerell joined the Privaira team in 2011, and holds the position of Director of Operations. Kerell has over 15 years of aviation experience and has over 5,000 hours of flight time. Kerell has type ratings in the Challenger 600 series, the Beechjet 400A and the Caravan. Next to his ATP Kerell has an MBA in[...]
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Brooke Hackbarth

Brooke has been a vital member of our team, bringing more than 22 years of aviation experience across FAR Part 121, 135, and 91 operations. Her leadership, deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, and unwavering commitment to safety have played a key role in advancing our safety culture and operational readiness. Brooke not only oversees our[...]
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Dennis Rosa

Dennis joined the Privaira team in September 2013 and has over 30 years of financial experience with various size operations and industries. In his previous position Dennis was responsible for the financial leadership of a company in the onshore transport and logistics sector. Dennis holds a BBA degree from Hofstra University in New York.
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Emre Erkul

Emre is a seasoned business leader with 25 years of experience across a range of industries, with a primary focus on driving growth initiatives, developing revenue strategies, and scaling small to mid-sized businesses. Over the course of his career, Emre has demonstrated an exceptional ability to elevate companies and brands through strategic innovation, partnerships, and operational[...]
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