Ovi Popescu
Entrepreneur, -Senior Governmental and Business Affairs Liaison/ Special Adviser to CEO #Green Hydrogen #Hydrogen Aviation #Renewable Energy
- Role
- Mentor at Starburst
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ovi Popescu
Currently serve as a City Councilmember and am deeply engaged in advancing aviation and economic development initiatives in our region. I am proud to serve as the Senior Governmental and Business Affairs Liaison and Special Adviser to the CEO of AeroPro LLC, a leading FAA Part 145 MRO specializing in VVIP, military, and government aircraft painting, modifications, and complete maintenance solutions. AeroPro has over 23 years of successful business operations and has grown to become the largest MRO at San Bernardino International Airport (SBD), with specialization in BBJs, ABJs, and wide-body aircraft.In my role, I have facilitated the expansion of AeroPro\'s operations into multiple strategic locations while also actively pursuing hydrogen ecosystem development initiatives to support the future of clean aviation and energy infrastructure.Previously, I served as a Commissioner on the San Bernardino International Airport Authority, where for over 12 years, I played an active leadership role in marketing, managing, and promoting San Bernardino International Airport and Luxivair SBD. My ongoing commitment to both government affairs and business development continues to drive innovation and economic growth across the region’s aviation and clean energy sectors.
Experience
Mentor
Apr 2023 — Present · US
Education
California State University-San Bernardino
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
1993 — 1998
Loma Linda University
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Occupational Therapy/Therapist
1991 — 1992
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Aviation
- Marketing
- Airport Development
- Airlines
- Planning
- Flight Safety
- Team Leadership
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Development
- Leadership Development
- Aerospace
- Program Management
- Policy
- Airports
- Lobbying
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Nonprofits
- Budgets
- Aircraft
- Real Estate Transactions
- Flights
- Commercial Aviation
- Team Building
- Management
- Leadership
- Training
- Public Speaking
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