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Chuck Kegley Becomes President of Hawthorne
By: Kerry Lynch
Caption: Kegley brings more than 35 years of industry experience to his new role as Hawthorne Global president, including as former president of Clay Lacy Aviation.
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Veteran FBO executive Chuck Kegley has joined Hawthorne Global Aviation Services as president. Based at the FBO chain’s Long Island MacArthur Airport location in Islip, New York, Kegley steps into his new role with 35 years of aviation experience, including serving as president of corporate aviation services for Advance Aviation Services, as well as president of Gateway USA, which does business as Clay Lacy Aviation. He also has served as general manager of Galvin Flying Services and as an engineer with Boeing.

"Chuck brings a tremendous depth of experience in the general aviation services industry, including management of fixed base operations, aircraft charter and management, and aircraft maintenance organizations, and we look forward to his help continuing to improve and streamline our business through these unprecedented times," said Hawthorne CEO Bryon Burbage. “Hawthorne remains committed to safe operations for our customers, and employees and Chuck's experience bringing Clay Lacy to IS-BAH status will only enhance that commitment."

Hawthorne Global Aviation Services, which has a history dating back to 1932, operates FBOs at Atlanta Cobb County International Airport; Chicago Executive Airport; Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire, Wisconsin; Tuscaloosa (Alabama) Regional Airport; and Sioux Gateway Airport in Sioux City, Iowa, in addition to its Long Island location.