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Maria S. Sheridan, A.A.E.
CO-FOUNDER/CEO
Maria is an airport executive with over thirty years of experience managing business aviation airports. Most recently, Maria was the Airport Manager at Teterboro Airport for the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, one of the busiest business aviation airports in the world. Throughout her career she has focused on fostering partnerships between the airport, tenants, operators, government agencies and the community-at-large. Specifically, she has led efforts to maximize economic impact to stakeholders by fostering strong government relations and harmonizing community engagement. She has built a strong network throughout the aviation industry and has well-established relationships with industry leaders in the regulatory, fixed based operator, and aircraft management space.
An alumnus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida with a B.S. in Aeronautical Studies with a concentration in management, Maria went on to attain accreditation through the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) in 2003. She was elected to the executive board of the Northeast Chapter/AAAE in 2015 and became President of the Northeast Chapter/AAAE in 2018. Following her term as Past-President of the Northeast Chapter/AAAE, she served on the Board of Directors of AAAE. Maria has also served as Chairperson of several economic development entities and on the Board of several non-profit organizations. Maria's honors include her selection as one of the Best 50 Women in Business by NJBIZ and the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA) prestigious Silk Scarf Award.
John T. Sheridan, Jr.
CO-FOUNDER/PRESIDENT
John is a seasoned financial professional with over 25 years of experience advising ultra-high net worth families. Estate planning, generational transition, and family office structure/operations are among the areas of his deep experience. John applies his in-depth knowledge of business and individual income tax laws and business experience to provide families with actionable solutions to meet their objectives. He excels in managing complex financial structures with an eye toward mitigating risks, tax efficiency and optimizing financial performance. In his role within family offices, John has served as an officer, board member and trustee across a wide range of business entities and trusts. He consistently delivered personalized financial services tailored to the unique needs and goals of affluent families. In these varied roles, he has overseen wealth management strategies, estate planning, and implemented tax optimization strategies aimed at preserving and growing family wealth across generations.
Instrumental in forming a number of charities and private foundations, John also has extensive experience serving in a board capacity and as an officer of a number of not-for-profit entities. John's expertise and contributions to the field have been recognized, and he has been featured as an author in Fortune Magazine. He is known for his unwavering commitment to integrity, professionalism, and client-centric service, which has fostered enduring relationships built on trust, transparency, and tangible results. Throughout his distinguished career, John's dedication to excellence has played a pivotal role in the financial success and peace of mind of numerous families.
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Maria: 973.390.6244 maria@privatusglobal.com John: 973.207.0052 john@privatusglobal.com Main Office 973.390.6245 info@privatusglobal.com
