Meet the Team
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Chief Executive officer
Justin Caughenbaugh
Justin Caughenbaugh is the Chief Executive Officer is directly responsible for
the continuing development and administrative oversight of the organization. He/she leads the
Executive Management Team that is charged with developing policies and procedures and is
responsible for strategic planning of goals, objectives, and operations within the entire
enterprise. Through their influence and leadership, the CEO also is responsible for:
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overseeing the implementation and ensuring the long-term success of the decisions and programsdeveloped by corporate leadership.
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establishes and maintains the corporate leadership structure (modifying it as organizational needs evolve) and delegates authority to all staff members.
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communicates with members of the Executive Management Team to ensure that vVXP staff members are carrying out their responsibilities as outlined within this manual. In doing so, the CEO is responsible for providing the tools and resources necessary for staff to succeed in their duties.
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maintains the overall responsibility and authority to hire, suspend, demote, and terminate personnel (staff and pilots) and is authorized to hear and determine a course of action on all personnel complaints.

Chief operating officer
Ronald Wells
Ronald Wells is the COO, he will oversee daily airport operations to ensure an easy, seamless when welcoming new pilots to the experience. Schedules, Route Development, Fleet, and Hub Operations of the organization. This includes our five bases, as well as our expanding network of spoke airports.
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• Overseeing and directing hub/base activities and ensuring compliance with company directives and policies.
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• Recommending the modification of existing or implementation of revised policies, procedures, and programs based on operations/organizational status.
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• Working with the Scheduling, to advise the CEO of necessary route/assigned aircraft changes based on current real-world operations.
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• Working with the events coordinator to organize and release new events

Head of events & communications
Lukas Petrak
Lukas is responsible for building Avelo’s Virtual brand, bolstering Crewmember engagement, and strengthening community engagement. His role includes marketing, Event planning, public relations, social media, internal communications, and community relations and partnerships.