Our Story

As General Counsel at Avelo, Daniel is responsible for all aspects of the airline’s legal functions, including regulatory compliance, corporate governance, commercial transactions, employment, and litigation. He also serves as the company’s Corporate Secretary.

With nearly two decades navigating the dynamic legal aspects of commercial aviation, Daniel has held key leadership positions at LATAM Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and now Avelo. Prior to his career in commercial aviation, Daniel established his expertise in corporate and business law through private practice in Miami, Florida.

Daniel holds Juris Doctor degrees from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and from Andres Bello Catholic University in Caracas, Venezuela.

As Avelo’s Head of Airports, Giselle oversees airport operations to ensure an easy, seamless and welcoming customer experience. This includes our six bases, as well as our expanding network of spoke airports.

Giselle brought over two decades of airline industry experience to Avelo. Before joining Avelo in early 2023, Giselle was the Head of International Airports for JetBlue where she led all airport operations and international planning for 40 destinations in 25 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. Her responsibilities included establishing new routes and developing solid relationships with government officials, agencies, and business partners across JetBlue’s international locations.

Giselle is a trailblazer in the airline industry. She was the first female Latina executive at JetBlue. She served as a board member of the JetBlue Foundation and was a founding member of the airline’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council. She is a transformative leader known for getting things done and for her dedication to creating a more inclusive world.

Sean is the Head of Contracts for Avelo, bringing four decades of experience in major contract negotiations, operations leadership, and financial management. In his role, Sean is responsible for overseeing the company's procurement and contracting activities, which encompass the acquisition of aircraft, fuel, airport services, and more.

Sean has held executive positions at Allegiant Air, Corporate Aircraft Partners, and Sun Country Airlines, with roles that include Vice President of Fleet Planning & Fuel Supply, Vice President of Supply Chain, Vice President of System Operations Control, and Vice President of Finance.

Sean's aviation journey began in 1983 in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served as a helicopter mechanic and crew chief. Sean holds a BBA in Finance from the University of Texas and an MBA from Emory University.

Hunter Keay is Avelo's Head of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. In his role, he is responsible for overseeing the company’s finance-oriented functions, including accounting, tax, treasury, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and investor relations.

Hunter joined Avelo as one of the most highly regarded financial analysts covering the airline industry. In fact, he has been named the #1 airline analyst five times throughout his career by Institutional Investor magazine.

Before joining Avelo, Hunter was Managing Director at Wolfe Research, a sell-side research boutique located in New York City. From 2011 to 2022, he served as Wolfe’s Senior Airline and Aerospace & Defense Analyst. Prior to that, Hunter worked as a Senior Equity Research Analyst covering airlines and aerospace and defense at Stifel Nicolaus from 2004 to 2011. Hunter also was a consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he primarily served clients in the Department of Defense sector in the Washington, D.C. area.

Hunter holds a BSBA degree in Finance from Bucknell University.

As Head of Technical Operations at Avelo, Gary oversees aircraft maintenance, quality, regulatory compliance, technical support, and materials management - ensuring the safe and reliable performance of the airline’s expanding fleet of Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft.

Prior to Avelo, Gary was Managing Director of Engineering at Delta Air Lines and Vice President of Operations for EMEA at Rapiscan Systems. Gary’s career began at Eastern Airlines as a Structures Engineer, followed by a transition to American Airlines as a Lead Systems Engineer. He then made significant contributions at America West, leading aircraft and powerplant engineering as well as base maintenance. Additionally, Gary spent 12 years at renowned aerospace companies Honeywell Aerospace and Bombardier Aerospace.

Gary holds various certifications, including FAA Airframe and Powerplant Technician, Project Management Professional (PMP), and Six Sigma Green Belt. He earned a BS in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Tech and an MBA from Arizona State University.

Isaac is an accomplished data expert with over 12 years of experience bridging business performance with quantitative problems solving. His career in the travel industry began with Allegiant Airlines, where his focus on empowering departments to make data-driven decisions played a pivotal role in their remarkable growth, improved efficiencies, and strengthened profitability. Under his leadership as the VP of Data Science, Allegiant expanded its network while consistently achieving quarterly profits and margins unprecedented within the airline industry.

Prior to joining the aviation sector, Isaac served as a Systems Engineer at Raytheon Missile Systems, where he designed autopilot control systems and developed flight simulations.

Isaac earned a BS in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Arizona, a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nevada - Reno, and an MBA from the University of Chicago – Booth.

In her role as Head of People, Margaret is responsible for Avelo’s payroll, benefits, Crewmember relations, recruiting, and onboarding teams. She plays a lead role in attracting, developing, and retaining Avelo Crewmembers (what we call our employees) and ensuring a positive workplace experience.

Margaret joined Avelo in 2021. She brings two decades of experience as an attorney and HR executive at Camden Property Trust – one of the nation’s largest multi-family apartment management companies.

Margaret holds a BA in Economics from Fairfield University and her JD from the Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America.

As Head of Safety, Security and Operational Excellence, Michael brings over 40 years of commercial aviation experience and safety expertise to Avelo.

Michael is an industry veteran renowned for his expertise in safety and flight operations. In addition to being qualified to fly various commercial aircraft, including 757s, 767s and 777s, he has held executive positions at Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, including overseeing safety at both companies. Prior to his career in the commercial sector, Michael served as a pilot in the Marine Corps, flying the A-6 Intruder, among other aircraft.

Recognized as a prominent figure in aviation safety, Michael has received prestigious accolades from the industry. In 2020, he was honored with the Don Engen Trophy for Aviation Excellence by the Aero Club of Washington. The same year, he was also presented with the Wesley McDonald Statesman of Aviation Award by the National Aeronautic Association, the FAA AVS Friend of Safety Award, and the FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award.

Michael holds a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of New Haven, is a graduate of the U.S. Navy Flight School in Pensacola, Florida and earned a certificate in Aviation Safety and Security from The George Washington University.