Former Managing Member of Strategic Air Finance, successfully exited interest after completing $200 million in aircraft leasing and trading transactions. Calderon spent 11 years with GE Aviation and GECAS (GE Capital Aviation Services), beginning his career in treasury and risk management. He formerly held positions of SVP of Marketing and Sales for GECAS Latin America and SVP of Cargo Programs for GECAS. During his tenure with GECAS, Calderon led teams in over $2.5 billion in lease, purchase, and sales transactions.

Prior to joining Pinecrest, Tom was the founding-COO of Rostrum Leasing, a trading and leasing platform formed via the strategic acquisition & management of Southwest Airlines’ retiring 737 Classic fleet, a total of 53 aircraft and 35 spare engines.  Tom’s previous roles spanned a broad spectrum of aviation, from P&L leadership as the President of the United Rotorcraft Division of Air Methods, the world’s largest air ambulance operator; to originating over $480 million in commercial aircraft loans as Vice President at a German Landesbank; as well as co-leading GMT Global’s profitable trading of $87 million in mid-life aircraft.  Tom’s diverse professional accomplishments were built upon a 20-year foundation with both GE Aviation and GECAS.

A serial entrepreneur, Dan has led the startup and operations of over 17 successful businesses globally in areas of aerospace, banking, construction, manufacturing, marketing and entertainment. Beginning with GE Aviation in engineering and business development, practical experience applying lean techniques and best practices to other businesses has led to a diverse global portfolio worth in the eight figures.