ABOUT US

Chuck Lovallo: President & Chief Executive Officer

Chuck obtained his private pilot's license in 1997. After more than 20 years with Revenue Canada, it was the only way he could get away from his job. Since 1993 Chuck has held positions in every major operation of Revenue Canada, moving from Winnipeg to Ottawa and finally to Victoria where he assumed the position of Technology Manager for Vancouver, West Coast, and Yukon.

Chuck retired in July 2006 to take on the position of President of Innovations Solutions Now, and Opportunity Inventors Inc., both research and development companies operating out of Sidney B.C.

"It was my son who became the inspiration for Angel Flight. When he was 16 years old, he was diagnosed with leukemia. Since we were living in Victoria, we spent a considerable amount of time making the long, exhausting commute to Vancouver for treatment. Through research on the Internet, I discovered Angel Flight operations in the USA but none in Canada - hence my dream was born to organize and operate an Angel Flight organization on Vancouver Island as a way of giving something back to the community and of offering a viable and convenient alternative to the arduous ferry trips".

Chucks dream of creating Angel Flight of Vancouver Island became a reality on March 22, 2001.

Chuck and his wife Katie live in Victoria.

Jeff Morris: Vice-President & Chief Operating Officer

Born in England 1943, Jeff joined Royal Air Force in 1958 at age 15 as an Apprentice Airframe Fitter. Started flying in 1964 on helicopters, Westland Whirlwind Mk 10, as a Crewman followed by the RAF Flight Engineers course and onto the Handley Page Hastings 1 and 2 and Lockheed C-130K Hercules.

Left RAF in 1973 to join Court Line, a UK Charter Airline, flying Lockheed L1011 Tristar. Court Line went bankrupt in 1974 and joined Cathay Pacific Airways in Hong Kong flying Boeing 707-320B and 320C models, Lockheed L1011 Tristar and Boeing 747-200, 200F and 300. Became a Boeing 747 Check & Training Flight Engineer in 1984, Deputy Chief Flight Engineer B747, Chief Flight Engineer B747 then Cathay Chief Flight Engineer. In September 1996 retired from Cathay as Chief Flight Engineer.

During his time with Cathay designed and introduced a Cabin Defect Reporting System to cater for Cathay aircraft without technical expertise, Flight Engineers. Prior to leaving Cathay was involved with setting up the Freighter Division and Aircrew Services Limited to operate the Freighter Fleet. Jeff was also involved with the Aircrew Association and set up the Cathay Boardsailing Club.

Came to BC in 1996 to "play golf and garden" and in 2000 met Chuck Lovallo, President and CEO of Angel Flight. Assisted Chuck in setting up Angel Flight and took on roles of Vice-President and Director Operations, and now Chief Operating Officer.

Married to Margaret with two children, Justin and Gabrielle both are now in BC. Jeff & Margaret live close to Sidney, BC and became Canadian citizens in 2003.

Richard Burke: CA, Director of Finance

Richard obtained his CA designation with Deloitte & Co in London, England. In 1969 he relocated to Toronto to work in public accounting.

He moved from the accounting profession to the corporate world where he assumed a management position with Eaton's. Richard then moved on to become a Vice President in the oil and natural gas industry in Toronto, Winnipeg, and Victoria.

In 1994 he entered the financial services industry advising and assisting clients in meeting their wealth accumulation goals and in developing retirement and estate plans.

Richard has served his community to include: President of the Canadian Cancer Society, Vancouver Island; President, Harbourside Rotary Foundation; and President of the Union Club of British Columbia.

Richard and his wife, Lee, have three daughters. His interests include golfing, music and reading.