Author: Marcus

Marcus Hawthorne turned his childhood obsession with planes into GATS EVENT, the go-to company for aviation gatherings that don't suck. After his grandpa (ex-Air Force mechanic) dragged him to an airshow at seven, Marcus was hooked—eventually trading his model planes for a real aviation career before realizing corporate events needed less PowerPoint and more power rolls. His company now delivers experiences where executives can geek out over vintage warbirds while networking without the usual awkward small talk.