


Schmidt also served as the founding Secretary & Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Center for Success Network, a non-profit organization he helped establish, which focuses on providing educational support and life-skills training to children in the cities of Pontiac and Detroit, Michigan and Marion, Indiana.Ĭarl Barnes – Vice President of Operations & Safetyīorn in raised in the Detroit area, Carl Barnes is now serving as Vice President of Operations and Safety as a member of the executive team, overseeing the safe execution of Pentastar Aviation Charter flights and lead the daily activities of the Flight Operations organization. Before joining Pentastar, Barnes spent over 8 years with a metropolitan Detroit area all-cargo supplemental air carrier, serving in roles as Director of Safety, Assistant Chief Pilot, and most recently as the Director of Operations where he oversaw a fleet of 14 aircraft and 100 flight crewmembers. During his tenure with Pulte, he served as the President of Pulte Homes of Ohio and also as Manager on the Corporate Asset Management Committee, overseeing capital investments across the U.S. Schmidt held numerous leadership roles with Pulte Homes, Inc. In the decade prior to joining Pentastar, Mr.

Prior to his current role, he served as Pentastar’s Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. He has been active in the business aviation industry, currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Michigan Business Aviation Association (MBAA) and previously serving as Treasurer and then Chairman of the Board of Directors for the National Air Transportation Association (NATA). Schmidt is responsible for the overall performance, strategic direction, and long-term growth of Pentastar Aviation. Schmidt – President & Chief Executive OfficerĪs President & Chief Executive Officer, Mr.
