George J. Priester Aviation has added to its in-house expertise by bringing in a financial executive, experienced with managing controls for large and small companies. The private aircraft management and charter provider announced the addition of Ron Carlstrom as its Chief Financial Officer for its family of aviation services brands.
Carlstrom brings more than two decades of senior executive leadership to George J. Priester, including lengthy CFO tenures at technology, software as a service and life insurance industries.
“Ron’s experience has demonstrated his acumen in managing and coordinating large-company resources, as well as the unique needs of companies that are growing from one stage to another,” said George J. Priester President and CEO Brent Moldowan. “His strengths help us continue to unify our family of brands, and strategically map out the next chapter of an 80-year company.”
Like many George J. Priester Aviation leaders, Carlstrom comes from a family-owned business background, working for the Chicagoland retail stores his entrepreneurial parents have operated. He later worked in various positions, including financial leader for a digital interactive agency that was acquired by one of the largest HR technology providers in the world.
Carlstrom joined AccuQuote, a leading life insurance quoting and brokerage firm. For three years, he helped position the company for acquisition and led due diligence efforts, resulting in a successful acquisition by global insurance leader, Swiss Re Group. Post-acquisition, he led the integration of financial reporting and helped build a robust financial governance framework.
“George J. Priester’s legacy resonates with me,” Carlstrom said. “And I welcome the opportunity to work with people who are invested in the company’s success. I look forward to helping bring this successful team together into one unified, scalable operating environment.”
He holds an MBA in finance and a B.A. in history, minoring in economics. Spending time with his wife and three kids – either playing hockey in a backyard rink or traveling to concerts and outdoor activities – has been a driving force during his career.
