Name: PlaneSense, Inc.
Address: 115 Flightline Road, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, US
Telephone: 866.214.1212

Stephen A. Gould

Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary

Stephen Gould serves as Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary. He is responsible for overseeing all legal functions for the company and is a member of the company’s executive management team. He spearheads all legal matters for the company, including corporate governance, commercial financing, regulatory compliance, litigation and dispute management, fractional program transactions, employment law, and intellectual property.

Prior to PlaneSense, Inc., Steve served as the General Counsel at several large national retail companies, and as a corporate partner at leading regional law firms. Steve has been recognized as a Top 100 Corporate Counsel and is known for leading results-driven and best-in-class legal teams.

Steve received his Juris Doctorate degree from Suffolk University Law School and his Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from Northeastern University. He is a member of the Regulatory Issues Advisory Group (RIAG) of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association, and the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC). Steve is licensed to practice law in New Hampshire and Massachusetts and serves on the Board of Directors of Community Bridges in Concord, NH.

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Steven F. Hyde

Deputy General Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary

Steven F. Hyde, serves as Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary for PlaneSense, Inc. His legal career includes representing businesses and individuals in corporate and real estate-related litigation and transactions. Steven also served as outside General Counsel to a regional real estate brokerage for 15 years prior to joining PlaneSense’s Legal Team. In his role as Deputy General Counsel, Steven handles contractual and transactional elements of existing and new fractional owner interests and advises the company and its affiliated entities in a wide spectrum of legal matters. Steven holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire and Juris Doctor degree, cum laude from the Massachusetts School of Law at Andover. He is licensed to practice in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine, and before the Federal Courts for New Hampshire and Maine. Steven is a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association, the Maine Bar Association, the Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association, the Aviation Lawyers Association, the American Inns of Court where he also serves as a Board Member and Officer, and is a member of the National Business Aviation Association, where he serves as a Committee Member of the Domestic Operations Committee. Steven was nominated by New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu in 2024 and currently serves as the Corporate Aviation Member of the New Hampshire Aviation Users Advisory Board (AUAB). Steven also serves as a member of the Aero Club of New England Advisory Board and as a Trustee of the Massachusetts School of Law at Andover. Steven began his aviation adventure in 2003 and currently holds a Private Pilot Certificate with Single Engine Land and Single Engine Sea ratings as well as tailwheel and high-performance endorsements. In addition to his legal career, Steven is a New Hampshire Certified Police Officer and currently serves as a Patrolman with the Middleton, New Hampshire Police Department.

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Christina Freundt

Sales Executive

Christina Freundt’s broad aviation experience includes establishing a fractional operation, FBO management, hangar leasing, charter operations, aircraft sales, leasing and management, service culture training, and business development consulting for aviation companies. She’s a Southern California native with a vast network and extensive knowledge of the aviation industry in the Western U.S. Prior to her career in aviation, she launched a tech startup company and worked in corporate law. Christina began flying in 1992 and is an instrument-rated commercial pilot.

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Josh Kneifel

Sales Executive

Josh Kneifel brings more than 20 years of aviation industry experience with a strong sales, marketing and customer service background to our team. His experience was built with companies such as Continental Airlines, Cessna Aircraft Company, and Rolls-Royce. He is a commercial, multi-engine rated pilot and has held positions as a flight instructor, regional airline pilot, and aircraft sales manager. This breadth of knowledge and experience has translated into many happy aircraft owners.

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Chip Jarry

Sales Executive

Chip Jarry has been advising prospective owners about the PlaneSense program since 2000. Following his Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning from the University of Delaware, Chip quickly became an instrument-rated commercial pilot. His aviation experience is an extraordinary benefit in helping prospective fractional owners to become familiar with the PlaneSense fractional program.

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Frank Diglio

Director of Facilities

Frank Diglio, Director of Facilities and Line Service, brings over 40 years of expertise and leadership in all facets of FBO operations. Frank’s aviation career began while working for a group of Commuter Airlines at Logan Int’l Airport in Boston, MA, where his focus on customer service launched his aviation management career. Prior to coming on board at PlaneSense, Inc. in 2013, Frank spent many years managing aircraft fueling, airline operations, and customer service for Butler Aviation at Logan Int’l Airport in Boston, MA. He also later served as the FBO Director at Jet Aviation in Bedford, MA.

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Lorri Badolato

Special Counsel

Lorri Badolato serves as Special Counsel for PlaneSense, Inc. She joined the company in 2007 after years of service to the team while in private practice as a partner at Arber & Badolato, LLP. In her time as Deputy Counsel, Lorri handled the contracts for all share buyers entering the program, advised various departments in the company on other legal matters, and Co-Chaired the Company’s Environmental, Health and Safety Committee overseeing OSHA compliance. With a business degree from Boston University and a law degree from the Suffolk University School of Law, she is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Lorri is also a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association, the Lawyer-Pilot Bar Association, and the International Air & Transportation Safety Bar Association. Lorri is a member of the Aviation User’s Advisory Board, which advises the NHDOT on aviation matters and serves on the North Shore Community College Aviation Programs Advisory Board. Lorri holds a private pilot certificate.

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Gary Arber

Special Counsel

Gary Arber serves as Special Counsel for PlaneSense, Inc. Before joining the company in-house, Gary practiced law for 28 years concentrating in aviation law, but also handled civil litigation, real estate transactions, zoning matters and legal services as a public defender. The company benefits from Gary’s long-standing involvement in aviation, including, for example, his FAA-appointment to the Fractional Ownership Aviation Rulemaking Committee which drafted the regulations under which fractional ownership programs fly today, as well as his work with the NBAA’s Regulatory Industry Advisory Group and Federal Excise Tax Working Group. With a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brandeis University and a law degree from Case-Western Reserve University School of Law, he is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Gary holds a Commercial Pilot Certificate with Single Engine Land and Instrument-Airplane ratings.

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Mike Baur

Vice President of Business Development & Strategy

Mike Baur serves as Vice President of Business Development & Corporate Strategy, and also has management responsibilities for the Information Technology department. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management and an MBA from Ohio State University. During his 14 years at NetJets, Mike had managerial oversight of scheduling, flight management, and owner services of an 80 aircraft fleet. He also supported the Office of the Chairman with strategic planning, labor contract negotiations, and international expansion.

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Todd Smith

Director of Airworthiness

Todd Smith serves as the Director of Airworthiness for PlaneSense, Inc. and VP, Service for Atlas Aircraft Center, Inc. He oversees all maintenance operations of the PlaneSense® fractional fleet, including Pilatus PC-12 turboprops, Pilatus PC-24 jets, and Nextant 400XTi jets. He began working with the company in 1995 and officially joined the team in 1998. Todd started working with the PC-12 early on, completed one of its first maintenance schools, and has since assisted Pilatus with several product improvement programs. He was instrumental in the development of Atlas Aircraft Center, the state-of-the art aviation facility and sister company of PlaneSense, Inc. He has a key role in expansion of the fleet, including implementation of the PlaneSense® jet program, purchase of new aircraft, and sale of aircraft out of the fleet.

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Robyn Moses-Harney

Vice President of Human Resources

Robyn Moses-Harney serves as VP of Human Resources. Prior to joining PlaneSense, Inc., Robyn served as Director of Human Resources for Vermillion, Inc. and Souhegan Color, Inc. Robyn began her career studying education at Boston College and has also participated in several executive development programs. She is currently a Board member of the Greater Nashua Mental Health Center and is active in the National Alliance for Mental Illness, supporting its activities through lectures at colleges, high schools, police departments, and medical facilities.

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David Verani

Vice President of Sales & Marketing

As Vice President of Sales and Marketing, David Verani brings over thirty years of expertise and leadership in all facets of national sales and marketing operations with a focus on business-to-consumer and business-to-business strategies. Verani has held key leadership roles, including Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for a Fortune 500 real estate development company. His diverse background includes managing a private equity real estate investment company where he focused on revenue generation that yielded significant returns. Since joining PlaneSense, Inc. in 2013, he has driven the company’s growth and market share in both the PC-12 and PC-24 fractional programs in expanding markets.

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Kevin Gordon

Vice President of Flight Operations

As Vice President of Flight Operations, Kevin Gordon leads all aspects of the pilot ranks, including recruitment and training, as well as the Flight Operations Center, which schedules the more than 35,000 flying hours annually. Additionally, he plays a key role in the management of the PlaneSense® fleet ensuring safe, reliable, and quality service for aircraft share owners. Prior to joining PlaneSense, Inc. in 2018, Kevin served in the United States Air Force for 24 years, retiring as a full colonel. Kevin’s leadership experience as a Flying Wing Commander and C-17 pilot is ideal for managing the complexities of flight operations for the growing PlaneSense® fractional program. Kevin holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire, and two Master’s degrees from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and the National War College.

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Mandar Pendsé

Chief Information Officer

Mandar Pendsé brings with him over 28 years of IT Services experience focused on delivering innovative solutions across multiple industries. He joined PlaneSense from Oracle where he served as Senior Client Partner focused on Travel, Transportation, Logistics and Service Industries. In addition to bringing deep operational and leadership experience in Information Technology & Services to PlaneSense operations, Mandar also brings a lifelong passion for aviation. Mandar has been a pilot since 1994. He has had direct professional experience with the private aviation industry by leading IT efforts at a large aircraft management firm. Mandar’s experience is crucial for guiding and shaping the growing operational complexity and sophistication of the fractional program, coupled with ever increasing needs for responsive and secure systems.

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Matt Harrison

Sales Executive

Matt Harrison brings more than 25 years of aviation industry experience to the PlaneSense® Sales team, including leadership roles in sales and business development with Jet Linx Aviation, Voyager Jet Center, NetJets, and Jet Aviation Business Jets. This broad knowledge of business aviation has proven key to assisting private flyers with navigating the options and finding a solution that best fits their flight needs. Matt earned a BS in Aviation Management from Ohio State University.

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Mark Ray

Sales Executive

Mark Ray has a broad range of experience in sales, marketing, and entrepreneurship. He is an instrument-rated commercial pilot with more than 30 years of flight experience, including time as a corporate pilot, chief flight instructor, and private pilot. In the last several years Mark has held key positions with several successful startup companies, including his own startup, which he sold after taking it national.

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George A. Antoniadis

CEO & President

George A. Antoniadis is founder, President, and CEO of PlaneSense, Inc., a leading fractional aircraft ownership program headquartered in Portsmouth, NH. Mr. Antoniadis leveraged his experience as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company, Inc. to launch the PlaneSense® program in 1995 to provide a better solution for private flying at a responsible price point. The program now includes a fleet of over 50 Pilatus PC-12 turboprops and Pilatus PC-24 jets that complete more than 39,000 flights per year across the United States, Canada, Bermuda, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America. Mr. Antoniadis serves on the Board of Governors of the Air Charter Safety Foundation, is an Advisor to the Aero Club of New England, and is a Trustee of Athens College in Greece. He holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal Institute of Technology Zurich and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. Mr. Antoniadis is also a licensed air transport pilot and often flies the PC-12s in the PlaneSense® fleet.

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Jim Citro

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

As Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Jim Citro is responsible for all financial activity for PlaneSense and its four affiliated aviation companies. This includes fractional aircraft ownership, regulatory compliance, logistics, crews, maintenance, customer travel activity, asset holdings, and real estate transactions within the overall corporate structure. Jim previously served in senior financial roles for Gulf Oil Limited Partnership, and several transportation related companies, including Budget Rent-a-Car Systems, National Leisure Group, Lily Truck Leasing Corp, and Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company.

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Danielle McPheters

Director of Account Services

As Director, Danielle uses her many years of experience to mentor other Account Services members regarding daily client-related activities. Danielle ensures that every PlaneSense share owner has a direct contact for anything he or she may need throughout all aspects of their ownership. She enjoys working with various departments throughout the organization to ensure the client’s perspective is always front and center to business. Danielle received her Bachelor of Arts cum laude in Business from the University of Maine at Presque Isle, and her M.B.A from the University of New Hampshire.

Company & Team

The PlaneSense Leadership Team

George A. Antoniadis

CEO & President

Stephen A. Gould

Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary

Jim Citro

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Mandar Pendse

Chief Information Officer

Kevin Gordon

Vice President of Flight Operations

David Verani

Vice President of Sales & Marketing

Robyn Moses-Harney

Vice President of Human Resources

Todd Smith

Director of Airworthiness

Mike Baur

Vice President of Business Development & Strategy

Steven F. Hyde

Deputy General Counsel

Danielle McPheters

Director of Account Services

Frank Diglio

Director of Facilities

Chip Jarry

Sales Executive

Josh Kneifel

Sales Executive

Mark Ray

Sales Executive

Christina Freundt

Sales Executive

Matt Harrison

Sales Executive

History of PlaneSense