Former Manatee County administrator named CEO of Sarasota aviation firm

Two years after its inception, AeroVanti Club's founder has given way to a new CEO. 

Scott Hopes, a former Manatee County administrator who was also previously elected to the Manatee School District Board, where he served a four-year term, including one year as chair, succeeds founder Patrick Britton-Harr in leading the private aviation startup. As CEO, Hopes is focused on accomplishing sustainable membership growth, fleet expansion and member experience, according to a press release.

“AeroVanti was founded on the idea that a remarkable private aviation experience should be accessible and approachable," Hopes says in the release. "I look forward to continuing Patrick’s vision of marrying luxury, convenience, and value in private aviation, while also upgrading the member experience and continuing the incredible growth AeroVanti has already experienced.”