Leadership

The Linear Air team brings together an exceptional roster of talent—a tight-knit group of industry leaders, all of whom share a common belief: the democratization of private air travel. Every member of the Linear Air team is dedicated to this singular mission. And every member of the team just happens to love flying, as well.

William E. Herp, President and CEO

William Herp is one of today’s leading entrepreneurs, with a long history of launching and exponentially growing companies—game-changing businesses that tap into selective market wants, and needs. Prior to Linear Air, Mr. Herp founded the widely recognized e-Dialog, a global online marketing technology firm that re-envisioned e-mail and marketing services, quickly becoming a must-buy for U.S. and multi-national brands.

Mr. Herp has also served as VP and CFO of Geerlings & Wade, the preeminent consumer direct marketing firm and Inc. 500 Fast Growth Company that went public during his tenure.

Mr. Herp holds an MBA from Harvard and a BA from Notre Dame. He is an Instrument Rated Air Transport Pilot and a leading member of the community who serves young entrepreneurs on the board of directors of Junior Achievement of Eastern Massachusetts.

Robert Freitas, Director of Maintenance

Robert Freitas has nearly 40 years experience in aircraft maintenance operations, including more than 30 as Director of Maintenance. Mr. Freitas previously served as Director of Maintenance for Wiggins Airways, a subcontractor operating more than 20 Cessna Caravans for Federal Express in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Joanna Love, Chief Pilot

Joanna Love is an accomplished pilot with thousands of hours of flight experience. Joanna has worked as a flight instructor, has several years of airline training and experience, and has worked as line Captain, company instructor and checkairman prior to earning the position of Cheif Pilot at Linear Air.

She holds a Single and Multi engine Air Transport Pilot certificate (the highest level issued by the FAA) and is type rated to fly the Beech 1900 commuter airliner and Boeing 737 airliner, as well as the Eclipse 500 jet flown by Linear Air.

She has a B.S. in Psychology from Manchester England and has lived and worked in the U.S. since 2001. Joanna is involved in local aviation groups and particularly enjoys her work on the Pilot Scholarship program selection committee.