Practice Leader, Aerospace and Defense and Private Equity
Mark Ozenick is responsible for leading the Company’s efforts in developing and providing client solutions for Thomas Group clientele in the Aerospace and Defense and Private Equity markets. Ozenick is an accomplished senior executive and leader possessing a diverse and multi-disciplined background in general management, operations, sales and marketing. His experience spans 30 years in start-up, existing enterprise, pre & post merger/acquisition and turnaround operations in the business aviation flight services and aerospace manufacturing sectors.
During his career, Ozenick has increased shareholder value through his leadership style planning, and implementing operations management solutions to remove barriers, increase productivity, and improve cultures that ultimately improved enterprise performance.
Most recently, Ozenick was Chief Operating Officer of Los Angeles – based Elite Aviation, a provider of private jet management and charter services to high net worth individuals. Of note, Ozenick was Founder, President and CEO of HeliFlite Shares, the nation’s first successful helicopter fractional ownership and management company. Ozenick has held executive management positions with American Eurocopter, Dyncorp International, Lucas Industries PLC, and LTV Aerospace and Defense Company.
Ozenick is a graduate of The American University, Washington, D.C., holds an Airman’s Certificate (private pilot, SEL), is Chairman Emeritus of The Montessori Academy, Arlington, Texas, and is a member of the board of directors for the North Texas Commission (NTC). Ozenick is a member of numerous industry associations, including the National Business Aviation Association, International Flight Services Association (IFSA), Association of Corporate Growth, and NATA.