JON S. GILBERT
Founder, President & CEO, Blue Sky Network, LLC
As the founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Blue Sky Network, Jon Gilbert provides the strategic direction for this satellite communications technology company. Blue Sky Network is a pioneer in the development of affordable, state-of-the-art, global communications for the aviation, marine, and land mobile markets.
A pilot since 1975, Mr. Gilbert holds a multi-engine instrument rating, owns and flies a Cessna 414A aircraft. At the beginning, Jon visualized the need for a complete, reasonably priced satellite communication solution targeting all general and business aviation owners and operators. He founded Blue Sky Network with the goal of combining his business experience with his passion for bringing satellite technology first to aviation and then to other remote mobile assets to exploit the opportunity to implement real world safety and operational benefits of satellite communication.
Mr. Gilbert, a CPA by profession, has an extensive business background leading several highly successful organizations. A native of Vancouver, Washington, Mr. Gilbert graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and holds a Master of Science degree in Accounting.
CARLTON VAN PUTTEN
Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Blue Sky Network, LLC
As Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Carlton van Putten is responsible for worldwide sales and marketing for Blue Sky Network. His responsibilities encompass sales and channel management, corporate communications, and product marketing activities.
In over a decade of senior management experience, Carlton has filled several senior management positions at both start-ups and multi-national corporations including COO of Maredy Corporation, President of Rivus Internet Group, and as Vice President of Marketing at Stream International and Focus Enhancements. Earlier in his career, he held several marketing and sales positions at "A-list" companies like Apple Computer, and has worked to help them develop and execute business strategies that refine their focus and capitalize on emerging market trends.
van Putten holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Business Administration from the University of California, Los Angeles.
LILLIE CHEUNG
Vice President of Operations, Blue Sky Network, LLC
As Vice President of Operations, Lillie Cheung is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of Blue Sky Network as well as financial operations and reporting. These specific areas include human resources, contract manufacturing, GSA and FCC liaison, product and service administration. She is responsible for the development and operation of internal process and control systems as well as inventory planning. As a member of the Management group, she participates in the development of company policies and long range planning.
Lillie began her professional career in New York city in the corporate office of a national retail chain as an internal auditor. Her first financial management role was for a Swiss banking institution and she has since had similar management roles at new start-up organizations as well as mature companies. In Boston, she spent five years in operations for an international medical supply company. Along the way she also founded a successful accounting and consulting practice that provided business and financial strategy to profit and not-for-profit organizations.
Lillie earned her Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Baruch College in New York City and has attended graduate courses at Lowell University in Massachusetts. While in the Boston area, she served in voluntary capacity on several community based not-for-profit organizations and was elected to the Board of Directors of Boston Main Street.
