{"id":19,"date":"2016-06-05T17:13:07","date_gmt":"2016-06-05T17:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whooshfly.com\/?page_id=19"},"modified":"2018-01-06T15:34:45","modified_gmt":"2018-01-06T20:34:45","slug":"our-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/whooshfly.com\/our-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"content-container\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<h1 class=\"page-title\">Our Team<\/h1>\r\n<p class=\"text-center\">Meet the committed team that is making the Whooshfly vision a reality. Every single one brings their own unique set of talents and experience to the journey.<\/p>\r\n<!-- start of new person -->\r\n<div class=\"team-widget\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-3 col-md-3 board-info\">\r\n<ul class=\"team__list\">\r\n\t<li class=\"info__team__person\">\r\n<div class=\"info__team__body\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/whooshfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/joelrelovafounderprivatecharter.jpg\" alt=\"Joel Relova\" width=\"259\" \/>\r\n<h5>Joel Relova<\/h5>\r\n<h6 class=\"mb-\">CEO &amp; Co-Founder<\/h6>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wrap wrap--narrow info__team\">\r\n<p>After many years traveling as a technology consultant, Joel grew frustrated and weary of commercial airlines. Discomfort often breeds innovation, so Joel was inspired to change the way we fly. His vision is to bring private flight to the masses through a trusted community of passengers, aircraft owners, operators and pilots, making private charters social, interactive and fun. Joel brings his experience in developing software and project management expertise. He is an aviation enthusiast and loves to play tennis.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- start of new person -->\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-3 col-md-3 board-info\">\r\n<ul class=\"team__list\">\r\n\t<li class=\"info__team__person\">\r\n<div class=\"info__team__body\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/whooshfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/wendell_chindra-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Wendell Chindra\" width=\"259\" \/>\r\n<h5>Wendell Chindra<\/h5>\r\n<h6 class=\"mb-\">Vice President Business Development<\/h6>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wrap wrap--narrow info__team\">\r\n<p>With more than 10 years of financial management and sales experience including owning his own mortgage company in Brooklyn, New York, Wendell Chindra joins Whooshfly as Vice President of Business Development. Prior to joining Whooshfly, Wendell spent the last nine years with Merrill Lynch. Following the merger with Bank of America, he was part of the Merrill Edge pilot group that initially developed the service offerings. He then transitioned to the Tier 1 Client Relationship Team. Wendell\u2019s passion is public policy and entrepreneurship. He holds a masters degree in public policy as well as a bachelor\u2019s degree both from Jacksonville University. He saw Whooshfly\u2019s potential to revolutionize the private aviation industry and had to jump on board. Wendell is active in his church and volunteers with Junior Achievement of Northeast Florida.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- end of new person --> <!-- start of new person --> <br \/>\r\n<div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-3 col-md-3 board-info\">\r\n<ul class=\"team__list\">\r\n\t<li class=\"info__team__person\">\r\n<div class=\"info__team__body\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/whooshfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/doug_lambert-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"doug_lambert\" width=\"258\" height=\"173\" \/>\r\n<h5>Doug Lambert<\/h5>\r\n<h6 class=\"mb-\">Advisor<\/h6>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wrap wrap--narrow info__team\">\r\n<p>For more than 15 years, Doug has lead operations, architected organizational design, contract administration, strategic growth, digital and social marketing, human resource management, recruiting and team building experiences for start-up and Fortune 100 companies. Doug is currently an operating advisor and board member for several established start-ups such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.llresponse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lifeline Response<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lisaapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lisa App<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lp.crowdfind.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crowd Find<\/a> and most recently, Whooshfly. Prior to serving as an operating advisor, Doug most notably served as the Chief Operating Officer for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hipstamatic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hipstamatic<\/a>, the 2010 Apple App of the Year. Doug earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in journalism from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana and a master\u2019s degree in corporate communication from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. Doug joined Whoosfhly as an advisor because he sees the company\u2019s potential for disruption of the flight sharing industry by harnessing the power of travelers\u2019 social networks.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-3 col-md-3 board-info\">\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-3 col-md-3 board-info\">\r\n<ul class=\"team__list\">\r\n\t<li class=\"info__team__person\">\r\n<div class=\"info__team__body\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/whooshfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ashby_photo_SM.jpg\" alt=\"Ashby Underhill\" \/>\r\n<h5>W. Ashby Underhill<\/h5>\r\n<h6 class=\"mb-\">General Counsel<\/h6>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wrap wrap--narrow info__team\">\r\n<p>Ashby is an attorney with a focus on aviation litigation, FAA defense and compliance, accident defense, insurance defense, general civil litigation, professional liability and general law. Ashby has received an AV rating and has been designated as a Super Lawyer Rising Star. He is a certified pilot and comes from a family of aviators. When not working, he loves to travel with his wife.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- start of new person --> <br \/>\r\n <br \/>\r\n <br \/>\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-3 col-md-3 board-info\">\r\n<ul class=\"team__list\">\r\n\t<li class=\"info__team__person\">\r\n<div class=\"info__team__body\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/whooshfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/David.png\" alt=\"David Eyerly\" width=\"259\" \/>\r\n<h5>David Eyerly<\/h5>\r\n<h6 class=\"mb-\">Advisor<\/h6>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wrap wrap--narrow info__team\">\r\n<p>David\u2019s aviation experience spans the last decade including building <a href=\"http:\/\/www.surfair.com\/us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Surf Air<\/a> from the ground up as the creator and c0-founder. Surf Air was the first private air travel club offering all-you-can-fly service for a monthly fee initially on the West Coast of the United States. While no longer involved in Surf Air\u2019s operations, David is well acquainted with the value in effortless flying experiences that save valuable time. He joined Whooshfly as an advisor because he recognizes the company\u2019s differentiator and vision to bring private flight mainstream. As a consultant, David breeds success with disruptive concepts in highly regulated industries and thrives on thinking outside the box. He brings a wealth of business strategy and industry expertise to Whooshfly. David holds a bachelor\u2019s degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- end of new person --> <!-- start of new person --> <br \/>\r\n <br \/>\r\n <br \/>\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-3 col-md-3 board-info\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wrap wrap--narrow info__team\">\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- end of new person --> <!-- start of new person -->\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-3 col-md-3 board-info\">\r\n<ul class=\"team__list\">\r\n\t<li class=\"info__team__person\">\r\n<div class=\"info__team__body\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/whooshfly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/BryanTannerPhoto_SM.jpg\" alt=\"Bryan Tanner\" \/>\r\n<h5>Bryan Tanner<\/h5>\r\n<h6 class=\"mb-\">Lead Software Engineer &amp; Co-Founder<\/h6>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wrap wrap--narrow info__team\">\r\n<p>A talented full-stack software developer, Bryan has experience in data mining, optimization, visualization and predictive analytics software. He holds an MBA and a Master\u2019s of Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Florida. When he\u2019s not at a computer, Bryan can often be found playing a guitar.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- start of new person --> <br \/>\r\n <br \/>\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-3 col-md-3 board-info\">\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<br \/>\r\n <br \/>\r\n <br \/>\r\n <!-- \u2022\u2022\u2022\u0095\u0095\u0095 ending of team listing --><\/div>\r\n<!-- \u2022\u2022\u2022\u0095\u0095\u0095 after listing --><\/section>\r\n<div class=\"page-level-links\">\r\n<div class=\"container relative\">\u00a0\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/whooshfly.com\/our-story\/\">Our Story<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/whooshfly.com\/our-partners\/\">Our Partners<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/whooshfly.com\/company\/travelagentsandeaos\">Travel Agents &amp; EAOs<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/whooshfly.com\/about-us-good\/\">Whooshfly for Good<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/whooshfly.com\/our-team\/\">Our Team<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Our Team Meet the committed team that is making the Whooshfly vision a reality. Every single one brings their own unique set of talents and experience to the journey. Joel Relova CEO &amp; Co-Founder After many years traveling as a technology consultant, Joel grew frustrated and weary of commercial airlines. Discomfort often breeds innovation, so &#8230; <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/whooshfly.com\/our-team\/\">[Read More]<\/a>","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"common-page.php","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/whooshfly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/whooshfly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/whooshfly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whooshfly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whooshfly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19"}],"version-history":[{"count":41,"href":"https:\/\/whooshfly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1404,"href":"https:\/\/whooshfly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19\/revisions\/1404"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/whooshfly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}