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We have the resources to address a middle market ignored by traditional institutional investors. Our diligent and conservative selection process, combined with our ability to follow investments in-house from the conceptual stage through financing and closing, provides us with a unique competitive advantage.
Do you have a business that needs both capital and expertise? Please contact us.
AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT & CHARTER
Wing Aviation offers you the benefits of private travel while reducing the overall costs of operating your aircraft by leveraging your aircraft’s downtime for revenue generation opportunity.
AIRCRAFT FINANCING
We now offer financing for new or used aircraft with all in-house credit and asset based financing solutions. Low interest rates, quick closing and loans from $5M to $65M combined with our expertise in aircraft brokerage we have a turn-key solution that nobody else can match.
FIXED BASE OPERATIONS
Whether you fly a single engine piston, corporate jet, military aircraft or even a helicopter, you can count on our world-class flight support with a determined focus on customer service and safety. Our Galaxy FBO offers premium flight support services that include fuelling, hangar space and ground handling.
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Paradigm Helicopters
Our Expertise in the Aviation Sector
Black Forest CRE handles a wide range of development projects.
With our hands-on approach, we handle a wide range of real estate development projects, including Retail, Office Space and Aviation related constructions.
Our Expertise in the Technology Sector
Nimble, independent and conservative. We know how to connect the dots.
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We have the resources to address a middle market ignored by traditional institutional investors. Our diligent and conservative selection process, combined with our ability to follow investments in-house from the conceptual stage through financing and closing, provides us with a unique competitive advantage.
Do you have a business that needs both capital and expertise? Please contact us.
DR. DIRK LAUKIEN
PRESIDENT & FOUNDER
Dr. Laukien is the founder of Black Forest Ventures. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Tufts University and a Bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University. Dr. Laukien guides Black Forest Ventures’ principle investment strategy.
Jonathan Hitchcock
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Hitchcock holds the position of Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for overseeing the financial and operational aspects of Black Forest Ventures’ various holdings and operating businesses. Mr. Hitchcock held senior financial and operational management roles at both a publicly-traded and privately-held multi-national companies, has Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a MBA degree in Management from Bentley University.
HAYDAR KUSTU
Director of Business Development & Marketing
Mr. Kustu holds the position of Director of Business Development & Marketing as well as a B.S. degree in Marketing from University of Hartford. Mr. Kustu specializes in strategic marketing, public relations, branding and operational management for public, private and non-profit organizations.
SENIOR ADVISORS
Bernhard Wangler
Senior Advisor
Drew Peck
Senior Advisor
REAL ESTATE
SEAN QUINN
Senior Vice President
TECHNOLOGY
Scott Japczynski
Vice President
HOSPITALITY
Joe Brassard
President, Hubbell & Hudson Management, LLC.
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Brian Chapman
CEO, Wing Aviation Charter Services, LLC.
Jeremy Gee
COO, Wing Aviation Charter Services, LLC.
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