Rich Gaccione is a retired senior executive with over 30 years of experience in the private aviation industry. His career was highlighted by long tenures as Senior VP at NetJets and VP of Management Sales at Jet Aviation. He is an alumnus of the University of Delaware.
His personal interests include a unique passion for carousels, demonstrated by a significant philanthropic gesture. He once donated a complete, Italian-made carousel to a museum, showcasing a commitment to preserving these classic attractions. He has also attended various high-profile corporate and social events.
He donated an entire Italian Bertazzon Carousel to the Carousel Museum in Bristol, Connecticut.