News Release

Aero Centers welcomes Mark Babrick as vice president sales and marketing, aircraft management and charter

SAR Trilogy Management, LLC, dba Aero Centers, a network of US FBOs, has announced the appointment of Mark Babrick as the new vice president sales and marketing for its aircraft management and charter services division, aka Epps Air Service.

SAR Trilogy Management completed the acquistion of Epps Air Service, a full-service FBO at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (KPDK) in Atlanta, Georgia , in April last year, adding Part 135 and Part 145 capabilities to its FBO portfolio.

“Mark's background in private aviation, proven track record of sales leadership and foundation of five-star hospitality will elevate Aero Centers' charter and aircraft management services,” commented S. Michael Scheeringa, co-founder and co-CEO of SAR Trilogy Management, LLC. “We are looking forward to Mark's immediate impact on the Atlanta market at Aero Center Epps PDK (Peachtree) as the business returns to a growth mode with a focus on the turbine business jet market.”

Mark has extensive luxury brand sales experience with a comprehensive understanding of the private aviation sector. He excels in connecting with an elite clientele, consistently exceeding their highest expectations. His move from luxury hospitality to private aviation has allowed him to rapidly grow his business portfolio, demonstrate his prowess in relational leadership and deliver value creation for clients and the company alike. His commitment to operational success and client relations excellence has been the foundation for his success throughout his career.

At Aero Centers, Mark will spearhead the integration of charter and aircraft management operations into the portfolio's well-established suite of services. His strategy focuses on safety, steadfast customer service, operational excellence and fiduciary responsibility ensuring the highest levels of satisfaction for Aero Centers' clients.

President and chief operating officer of Aero Centers, Geoff Heck, expressed his enthusiasm for Mark's appointment: "Mark's vision for the aviation industry perfectly aligns with the ethos of Aero Centers. His appointment is a significant milestone in our journey towards offering first-class aviation facilities and services. His exceptional ability to forge strong client relationships, paired with his industry insight, makes him the ideal leader to advance our charter and aircraft management operations. We are confident that under Mark's guidance, Aero Centers will set the gold standard for private aviation services."

“Mark Babrick's arrival at Aero Centers is a testament to our company's commitment to excellence in the general aviation industry,” said Sanjay Aggarwal, co-founder and CEO SAR Trilogy Management, LLC. “His leadership is anticipated to drive the expansion of Aero Centers' market presence, ensuring an industry best service experience for all clientele.”

“Sanjay, Geoff and Michael have created an industry leading platform for full service, integrated FBO offerings. The focus on the customer and returning aviation service offerings needed by local communities. This is an incredible opportunity to facilitate a 'back to our roots' strategy of Aero Centers in the competitive private aviation industry,” summarised Mark Babrick, vice president sales and marketing, aircraft management and charter.