Management Team
Danny Perna
Owner and Board Member
Danny comes from third generation aviation. His grandfather, Anthony Perna, started as a Flight Instructor in a B17, completing his career as a Colonel in the US Air Force. Tony Perna, Danny’s father, worked directly and indirectly for Cessna Aircraft for 35 years developing international aircraft sales. Danny started Epic Aviation in 1999 with one Cessna 152 and has built the operation into an international full-service FBO. Danny Perna is a unique business owner, not only being the founder of the operation, he also holds a FAA Multi-Engine Commercial, Certified Flight Instructor and Authorized Maintenance Inspector.

Tony Perna
Board Member and Consultant
Tony is a graduate of Spartan School of Aeronautics and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He has earned a BS and MS degree, holds a current FAA Inspection Authorization and is a current FAA pilot. Tony retired in 1999 to joined Epic. His career with the Cessna Aircraft Company included Field Service in Europe, Flight Crew Training at the Wichita Academy, Manager/Supervisor of Cessna Technical Training, and Manager Africa/Middle East. Later he returned to the field as VP Marketing for African Distributor and President of the Distributor for the Caribbean and selective countries in South America.