Our Team

"Individual commitment to a group effort -- that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work."

– Vince Lombardi 

Young Chong
President/Founder

Specializations
Entrepreneurship
Business Development
Finance

Young founded Calop Aeroground Services in 1992 with a vision that aviation services at that could be done better and with greater attention to the client, the airlines. His vision of what Calop could be became a reality and over the years has grown exponentially from starting with just two airlines to now servicing over sixty five in LAX. Surrounding himself with a great team and great frontline staff, Young knows the possibilities are limitless as he continues his vision to be the best in the business.

Steven Gomez
Operations Manager

Specializations
Customer Service
Terminal Management
Airline Management

Steven brings a level of curiosity and obsessiveness to find solutions to problems that will amaze anyone. It is this nature that we all fall in love with Steven because he is always willing to serve but with a solution oriented mindset. Our clients love this about Steven and we want to to ensure a culture that promotes and allows this type of thinking to flourish.

Matthew Chong, MBA
VP of Strategy & Business Development

Specializations
Operations Strategy
Business Strategy & Development
Project Management

Matthew has spend many years in the aviation industry but also has spent time as a management consultant working with Fortune 100 companies in various industries helping clients maximize efficiency and effectiveness with their supply chain & operations. Matthew is brining his knowledge of working in these industries to help Calop evolve and expand into the best aviation services company in the world.

Marino Nanayakarra
Operations Manager

Specializations
Customer Service
Terminal Management
Airline Management

Marino has been with Calop for over five years as a customer service staff member and as a certified cargo screener. Marino jumped at the chance to run Calop’s expansive cargo services operation and has now been managing and leading his team to ensure that our client’s receive the best service possible.

Arturo Fernandez
General Manager

Specializations
Customer Service
Terminal Management
Airline Management

Arturo brings a wealth of aviation experience having managed multiple air carriers as an Airline Station Manager for many years. Arturo loves the excitement of the aviation industry and continues to bring his knowledge and experience to our customers by understanding their needs and expectations. Arturo brings also his leadership to continue to grow our team to do greater and bigger things than we have done before.

Venita Dayal
Training Manager

Specializations
TSA Emergency Amendments
Emergency Response
Aviation Security and Customer Service

Venita has been with Calop for over fifteen years. Venita’s passion has always been teaching and mentoring others. She spent the last fifteen years as an Operations Manager and when the organization needed some fresh eyes and leadership in the world of training, Venita did not hesitate to lead the pack.

Zewdu Tilaye
Operations Manager

Specializations
Customer Service
Terminal Management
Airline Management

Zewdu has been a part of the Calop family for over 20 years and has managed the complex but exciting TBIT operations year after year with vigor and great leadership. Zewdu enjoys the hustle and bustle of the airport environment and ensures his staff also exude the same positive energy. Zewdu is always 100% committed to ensuring our clients are happy not just with our service, but also our quick response time when things don’t go according to plan.