Andrew has more than a decade of experience in the aviation industry, having co-founded Hopscotch Air, Inc. As CEO, he manages all aspects of the business, including sales, marketing, and regulatory issues. Previously, Andrew had an extensive career in media, serving as an anchor/report for Business Week TV where he anchored business reports for WABC and WLS-TV. He currently is the chairman of the charter committee of the National Air Transportation Association, the industry trade group of private aviation. Andrew is a Board member of Air Taxi Services and Support, a charter airplane marketplace. He has served on the FAA Aviation Rule Making Committee, advising the government of duty and rest time revisions. And he serves as an independent arbitrator with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, where he has developed significant knowledge of securities law. Andrew is an attorney, licensed in New York, and a licensed pilot, with land, instrument, and sea ratings.
THE HOPSCOTCH AIR TEAM
Andrew Schmertz
Chief Executive Officer
Doug Okin
Executive Board Member
Doug is the co-founder of Hopscotch Air and serves as a key advisor on all issues relating to the business. Doug is a financial services representative and life insurance specialist with MassMutual, managing more than $200 million in assets.
Robert Bergen
Director of Operations
With over two decades of experience in the aviation industry, Rob brings extensive expertise to his role as Director of Operations. Rob has served in several senior leadership positions, most notably as Head of Training for CAE, one of the world’s premier aviation training organizations. In his current capacity, Rob oversees all flight operations and regulatory compliance, collaborating closely with the Chief Pilot to uphold and advance Hopscotch Air’s rigorous safety culture. Rob holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a current company Check Pilot.
Asael Greenberg
Chief Pilot
As Chief Pilot, Asael is charged with the task of recruiting, training and managing Hopscotch Air’s fleet of pilots. He also has extensive experience as a high-level security officer for foreign diplomats throughout Europe, Africa, Middle East and the United States. Asael holds an Air Transport Pilot certificate and has over 20 years of aviation experience.
Lisa Baez
Director of Customer Experience
Lisa has managed our Customer Experience team for the better part of a decade and works with clients, prospective passengers, and third party operators to ensure every flight is treated like our most important flight. As head of sales, Lisa has grown the business each year. She also works with marketing and our social media consultants to make sure our messaging aligns with the company’s vision.