Founder/Partner
sbeale@flightworks.com

Scott Beale's vision, as FlightWorks' Founder, is apparent in the company's customer-focused, dynamic operation. Under his leadership, FlightWorks has achieved significant growth and recognition as a leading organization within the aircraft management and executive charter services industry. Mr. Beale’s background includes several management positions with various aviation companies, including the logistics department at AirNet Systems in Columbus, Ohio. He is a licensed commercial pilot and holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Aviation from Ohio State University. Mr. Beale serves on the Georgia Business Aviation Board of Directors and is active in several industry and community associations.

President & Chief Operating Officer
jlara@flightworks.com

James Lara, president and COO of FlightWorks provides in-depth oversight of FlightWorks’ strategic initiatives. As an industry veteran with more than 25 years of extensive operations and management, Mr. Lara is leading FlightWorks closer to our customers, optimizing operational efficiencies, and guiding the company’s vision for the future. By employing new methods, ideas and tools to improve effectiveness, Mr. Lara is leading FlightWorks to the next level in aircraft charter and management excellence. Mr. Lara is a graduate of San Francisco State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. Post-graduate studies include work at prestigious institutions including Stanford, Southern Methodist, Northwestern, Thunderbird, the University of Virginia (The Darden School). He is an Airline Transport Pilot, type rated business jet captain and aircraft owner/operator with over 11,000 flight hours.

Executive Vice President
dlucey@flightworks.com

Daniel Lucey shares responsibility for FlightWorks day-to-day operations, including strategic planning, operations, management and facilities development. With more than 15 years of industry experience and record achievements, Dan will focus on building the corporate infrastructure needed to maintain FlightWorks’ growth, while ensuring safety and service quality remains at the highest levels. Prior to joining FlightWorks, Dan led a variety of management initiatives and service developments as General Manager for the Aircraft Management Division of Flight Options, a leader in the fractional jet industry. Mr. Lucey’s background also includes senior level positions with NetJets, and Jet Select. He earned his MBA as a Leadership Scholar from Franklin University, and his Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management and Flight Technology with Honors at Florida Institute of Technology. He is an Airline Transport Pilot with multiple ratings and commercial and private privileges. Dan is a member of several aviation related associations and he has served as an FAA (ARC) committee member.

Vice President & Managing Director, International Operations
jhatfield@flightworks.com

John Hatfield serves as Vice President & Managing Director of FlightWorks International Operations. His responsibilities include leading global operations, marketing and sales initiatives, and the internationalization of FlightWorks' current programs and services. John's career includes positions as International Captain for Chrysler Corporation on the Gulfstream IV, Fleet Standards Manager for AVOLAR, and captain with Vivendi Universal. John has previously held the positions of Chief Pilot and Director of Operations while at FlightWorks. He has accumulated over 7000 hours of accident and incident free flight experience and remains current and qualified in the Gulfstream G450. He is a standing member of the Corporate Aviation Managers Committee, Certified Aviation Managers Governing Board of the National Business Aviation Association, and an NBAA Certified Aviation Manager (CAM). He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aircraft Systems Management from the University of North Dakota.

Vice President, Government Services
ckarnik@flightworks.com

Cynthia Karnik serves as Vice President of Government Services for FlightWorks. Ms. Karnik’s career includes fifteen years of senior management experience. Ms. Karnik has an extensive background in government aviation sales and contracting. Prior to joining FlightWorks, Cynthia Karnik was Director of Government Programs & Sales at Gemini Air Cargo. Ms. Karnik is based at FlightWorks’ Manassas, VA facility, where she focuses on US and International operations for our federal, state and local government.

Vice President Finance & Chief Financial Officer
blewis@flightworks.com

Bill Lewis serves as Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer for FlightWorks. Mr. Lewis’s career includes twenty-five years of senior financial management experience, primarily assisting medium-sized companies successfully transition through periods of rapid growth and development. Prior to joining FlightWorks, Mr. Lewis was the Director of Finance for the online bill payment leader, CheckFree Corporation. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Jacksonville University and is a certified CPA.

Vice President Business Development
rsmith@flightworks.com

Ron Smith, Vice President of Business Development, provides strategic and operational leadership for revenue growth, including geographic market expansion, charter sales, block hour programs, managed aircraft opportunities and customer service. He is responsible for key partnership development, joint ventures and strategic alliances. Mr. Smith brings over 22 years of accomplished sales, marketing and business development experience. Prior to joining FlightWorks, Mr. Smith served as VP Sales & Marketing for AFGD Industries’ where he directed the architectural glass industry’s largest sales organization. In addition, he served as VP Sales for Pacesetter Steel. Mr. Smith graduated from East Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. He is active in several industry and community organizations.