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Chris Jamroz
Executive Chairman
Chris Jamroz
Executive Chairman
Mr. Chris Jamroz is the Executive Chairman of the Board and CEO at Roadrunner Freight. He is a highly experienced executive focused on creating shareholder value through active executive management of portfolio companies in transportation, logistics, and cyber security.
Mr. Jamroz also serves as the Executive Chairman of the Board and CEO at Ascent, a privately owned freight forwarding and domestic brokerage services provider. He is also the founding partner of LyonIX Holdings LLC, a specialty investment, equipment leasing and direct operations private fund.
Before coming to Roadrunner, Mr. Jamroz served in executive roles at Emergent Cold, STG Logistics, and Garda Cash Logistics. He also serves as Governor of the Royal Ontario Museum, Canada's largest museum. He holds a B.A. in Business Studies with First Class Honors (summa cum laude) from Birmingham City University in the UK as well as an MBA with Distinction from York University in Canada.
Mr. Jamroz also serves as the Executive Chairman of the Board and CEO at Ascent, a privately owned freight forwarding and domestic brokerage services provider. He is also the founding partner of LyonIX Holdings LLC, a specialty investment, equipment leasing and direct operations private fund.
Before coming to Roadrunner, Mr. Jamroz served in executive roles at Emergent Cold, STG Logistics, and Garda Cash Logistics. He also serves as Governor of the Royal Ontario Museum, Canada's largest museum. He holds a B.A. in Business Studies with First Class Honors (summa cum laude) from Birmingham City University in the UK as well as an MBA with Distinction from York University in Canada.
Ryan Goepel
President and CFO
Ryan Goepel
President and CFO
Goepel brings to our team over 25 years of senior finance and CFO Roles with significant LCC, ACMI, and narrowbody charter experience. He is a founding shareholder and CFO of GlobalX and helped guide all aspects of its launch and growth.
Goepel is also the former Chief Financial Officer of Flair Airlines Canada, transitioning it from a B737 charter operator to a profitable low-cost scheduled carrier. He served as the former CFO for ZEiTECS, a global artificial lift technology company. He guided its sale to Schlumberger and was the Business Unit Finance Leader for KBR Services, overseeing 12,000 employees and growing revenue from $300M to $3B.
Goepel played a key financial role in the Burger King turnaround that culminated with a successful IPO.
Additionally, he is a Certified Management Accountant, with an MBA from Texas A&M University and a BA from the University of British Columbia.
Goepel is also the former Chief Financial Officer of Flair Airlines Canada, transitioning it from a B737 charter operator to a profitable low-cost scheduled carrier. He served as the former CFO for ZEiTECS, a global artificial lift technology company. He guided its sale to Schlumberger and was the Business Unit Finance Leader for KBR Services, overseeing 12,000 employees and growing revenue from $300M to $3B.
Goepel played a key financial role in the Burger King turnaround that culminated with a successful IPO.
Additionally, he is a Certified Management Accountant, with an MBA from Texas A&M University and a BA from the University of British Columbia.
Wendy Shapiro
SVP & Corporate Controller
Wendy Shapiro
SVP & Corporate Controller
With over 20 years in senior finance roles with the majority in the aviation sector, Shapiro has a proven track record integrating systems and processes that deliver financial results. She served as SVP of Finance Transformation at Teladoc and VP and Assistant Corporate Controller for Atlas Air.
Mark Salvador
SVP of Marketing & Administration
Mark Salvador
SVP of Marketing & Administration
Salvador brings over 20 years in the senior travel industry marketing and operations roles. He has been Director of Global Business Development at Carnival Corporation, Director of Casino Operations for Royal Caribbean International, and held progressive leadership positions with Caesars Entertainment.
Jim Kimball
SVP of Technical Operations
Jim Kimball
SVP of Technical Operations
Kimball brings 20 years in Aircraft Maintenance roles to our company and held roles as VP of Technical Operations FEAM AERO, Senior Director of Maintenance for Spirit Airlines, and Director of Aircraft Heavy Maintenance for JetBlue.
Meet Our 119 Team
John Pearsall
Director of Operations
John Pearsall
Director of Operations
With over 30 years of international and domestic experience in FAA Part 135 and 121 airline operations, Mr. John Pearsall possesses extensive knowledge of the Part 121/135 Certification process, ETOPS, FBO Operations, and aircraft procurement.
As the Founder and former President and Director of Operations at Elite Airways, he is rated on Boeing 757/767, Gulfstream II, III, IV, and Falcon 20.
Furthermore, as an Airline Transport Pilot with Commercial SEL & Sea ratings, Mr. Pearsall has accumulated 19,800 total flight hours, including 15,000 PIC Turbine, 5,000 PIC on Boeing 757, and 3,200 PIC on Gulfstream IV.
As the Founder and former President and Director of Operations at Elite Airways, he is rated on Boeing 757/767, Gulfstream II, III, IV, and Falcon 20.
Furthermore, as an Airline Transport Pilot with Commercial SEL & Sea ratings, Mr. Pearsall has accumulated 19,800 total flight hours, including 15,000 PIC Turbine, 5,000 PIC on Boeing 757, and 3,200 PIC on Gulfstream IV.
Kevin Beitzel
VP of Tech Operations & Director of Maintenance
Kevin Beitzel
VP of Tech Operations & Director of Maintenance
With over 33 years of experience, including roles as a 119 DOM and 145 repair station accountable manager, Mr. Kevin Beitzel has a distinguished career in aviation.
As a former Senior Maintenance Inspection Supervisor for Frontier, he brings extensive experience in senior leadership roles at startup airlines.
Additionally, Mr. Beitzel has held previous leadership positions with US Airways and Allegiant.
As a former Senior Maintenance Inspection Supervisor for Frontier, he brings extensive experience in senior leadership roles at startup airlines.
Additionally, Mr. Beitzel has held previous leadership positions with US Airways and Allegiant.
John Pearsall
Director of Safety
John Pearsall
Director of Safety
With over 30 years of international and domestic experience in FAA Part 135 and 121 airline operations, Mr. John Pearsall possesses extensive knowledge of the Part 121/135 Certification process, ETOPS, FBO Operations, and aircraft procurement.
As the Founder and former President and Director of Operations at Elite Airways, he is rated on Boeing 757/767, Gulfstream II, III, IV, and Falcon 20.
Furthermore, as an Airline Transport Pilot with Commercial SEL & Sea ratings, Mr. Pearsall has accumulated 19,800 total flight hours, including 15,000 PIC Turbine, 5,000 PIC on Boeing 757, and 3,200 PIC on Gulfstream IV.
As the Founder and former President and Director of Operations at Elite Airways, he is rated on Boeing 757/767, Gulfstream II, III, IV, and Falcon 20.
Furthermore, as an Airline Transport Pilot with Commercial SEL & Sea ratings, Mr. Pearsall has accumulated 19,800 total flight hours, including 15,000 PIC Turbine, 5,000 PIC on Boeing 757, and 3,200 PIC on Gulfstream IV.
Sean Lyons
Chief Inspector
Sean Lyons
Chief Inspector
With over 20 years of maintenance and aviation experience, Mr. Sean Lyons has held significant positions such as GlobalX Quality Control Manager.
He has also demonstrated progressive maintenance leadership at both Alaska and American Airlines.
He has also demonstrated progressive maintenance leadership at both Alaska and American Airlines.
Justin Perrey
Chief Pilot
Justin Perrey
Chief Pilot
With over 25 years of pilot experience, including 19 years of Part 121 operations, Mr. Justin Perrey has accumulated more than 12,000 total flight hours. He Has logged over 7,000 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) of ERJ 170/190 and EMB 145 aircraft, operating in the world’s busiest airspace.
Additionally, Mr. Perrey is certified and rated on A320, ERJ 170/190, and EMB 145 aircraft.
Additionally, Mr. Perrey is certified and rated on A320, ERJ 170/190, and EMB 145 aircraft.
Meet Our Non-Management Board of Directors
T. Allan McArtor
Vice Chairman
T. Allan McArtor
Vice Chairman
McArtor is the former SVP of FedEx, former Administrator of FAA, and former Chairman of Airbus Group (North America).
Cordia Harrington
Board Member
Cordia Harrington
Board Member
Harrington serves on the boards of Ascent Global Logistics, Broadcrest Capital, and Belmont University and is the Founder and CEO of Crown Bakeries.
Deb Robinson
Board Member
Deb Robinson
Board Member
Robinson is a Board member of Via Rail Canada and President and Founder of Bay Street HR, which outsources human resource services to start-up companies.
Alan Bird
Board Member
Alan Bird
Board Member
Bird is a former Advisor to the CEO of Canada Jetlines and Board Member. He is also the former CFO of Viva Aerobus, the leading A320 low-cost carrier in Mexico, Senior Advisor of Irelandia Aviation, and former CFO of Tiger Airways, the leading Asia A320 LCC.
Bird is also a major investor in Ryanair, Viva Colombia, and Viva Peru (leading A320 LCCs).
Bird is also a major investor in Ryanair, Viva Colombia, and Viva Peru (leading A320 LCCs).
Andrew Axelrod
Board Member
Andrew Axelrod
Board Member
Founder, Managing Partner, and Portfolio Manager at Axar Capital, Andrew Axelrod is also a
former Partner and Co-Head of North American Investments for Mount Kellett Capital Management.
Alan Bird
Board Member
Alan Bird
Board Member
Bird is a former Advisor to the CEO of Canada Jetlines and Board Member. He is also the former CFO of Viva Aerobus, the leading A320 low-cost carrier in Mexico, Senior Advisor of Irelandia Aviation, and former CFO of Tiger Airways, the leading Asia A320 LCC.
Bird is also a major investor in Ryanair, Viva Colombia, and Viva Peru (leading A320 LCCs).
He has also demonstrated progressive maintenance leadership at both Alaska and American Airlines.
Bird is also a major investor in Ryanair, Viva Colombia, and Viva Peru (leading A320 LCCs).
He has also demonstrated progressive maintenance leadership at both Alaska and American Airlines.
Andrew Axelrod
Board Member
Andrew Axelrod
Board Member
Founder, Managing Partner, and Portfolio Manager at Axar Capital, Andrew Axelrod is also a
former Partner and Co-Head of North American Investments for Mount Kellett Capital Management.