About Us

A Unique and Flexible Approach

Mach10 Aviation was founded to fill a critical gap in the aviation industry—providing FBO operators with a trusted partner to optimize operations and navigate major transitions. Our core mission is to help owners grow through acquisition or exit on their terms, all while elevating operational efficiency and long-term profitability.

We offer a hands-on, deeply knowledgeable approach to performance improvement. Just as elite pilots rely on precision and coaching, FBO executives benefit from strategic insight, expert planning, and execution that drives results. With decades of experience, the Mach10 Aviation team has developed a proven system that unlocks potential and accelerates success through personalized strategies.

Our Full Suite Of Advisory Solutions Empowers You To

Optimize efficiency

Improve profitability

Improve profitability

Make strategic, informed decisions about your FBO’s future

Our Approach

Rapid Engagement

We act fast to assess and implement operational improvements at your pace.

Velocity

Together, we take focused, intentional steps toward key outcomes.

Momentum

Our process builds organizational energy and forward motion.

Results Oriented

With a game plan in place, we stay laser-focused on delivering real, measurable results.

Setting New Standards of Value and Trust in Aviation

To elevate FBOs across the country to heights they never thought possible.

We empower FBO owners to grow or exit with clarity, confidence, and strategic guidance -backed by deep industry insight and hands-on support.

Shasta Pellegrino

Executive Assistant

Shasta is a dynamic professional who excels at identifying and implementing effective solutions to complex problems. Her dedication to Mach10’s administrative needs and her commitment to excellence make her an invaluable asset. Shasta's passion for working closely with people and ability to collaborate seamlessly with colleagues and stakeholders alike makes her a perfect fit for the Mach10 team. With her blend of administrative expertise, people skills, and proactive approach to problem-solving, Shasta is poised to contribute significantly to the success and growth of our team and our client partners.

George Pero

President & CEO

Extremely accomplished leader in the automotive industry recognized for his success in retail and remarketing. George’s career achievements include successfully launching and running Auctions In Motion (“AIM”), a regional “mobile” auction company that brings the auction to the dealer. George also holds a wealth of knowledge & expertise in mergers & acquisitions in the automotive sector. He recently served as the Vice President of a national brokerage firm where he was one of the top producers. His experience in the M&A industry brings a keen sense of the due diligence process as well as the art of negotiating while representing both seller and buyer.

Carsten Preisz

Chief Marketing Officer

Carsten’s extensive achievements includes introducing and establishing Dutch Supercar Spyker in the Americas and holding senior management/executive positions with esteemed and iconic automotive OEMs to include Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Peugeot, and Fisker Automotive. Most recently, Carsten’s contributions with Market Scan Information Systems, Inc., were key to the company being acquired by S&P Global Mobility.

Whether the challenge calls for creating the customer standards for Bentley/Rolls-Royce or being responsible for the Los Angeles Marathon TV-broadcast, which led to an Emmy nomination, Carsten is instinctually entrepreneurial and an out of the box thinker who enjoys solving strategic challenges to elevate the client experience and maximize profitability.