Corporate Angel Network Elects Derek DeCross to Board of Directors
Corporate Angel Network Elects Derek DeCross to Board of Directors
Danbury, CT, April 9, 2025 – Derek DeCross, Chief Commercial Officer of Signature Aviation, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Corporate Angel Network (CAN), a nonprofit organization that provides cancer patients free transportation on corporate aircraft to travel to specialized treatment centers.
Signature Aviation operates a network of private aviation terminals across 200+ locations, 27 countries, and five continents. Prior to joining Signature, DeCross had a 25-year career in the travel and hospitality industry, including senior leadership roles at American Airlines and IHG Hotels and Resorts.
“We’re delighted to welcome Derek to the Corporate Angel Network Board of Directors. His wealth of experience in business and commercial aviation will be a valuable asset as we work to take CAN to the next level,” said Chairman Jean Rosanvallon.
“Signature Aviation has been a long-time supporter of CAN, with numerous flights in and out of our terminals every year. CAN is a powerful example of how private aviation can make a meaningful difference in our communities. I'm honored to support CAN’s mission as a member of the Board of Directors and look forward to helping even more patients access the care they need.”
DeCross will be joining other CAN Board members – Michael Amalfitano, Embraer Executive Jets; Bill Boisture, Jr., AE Industrial Partners; Mark Burns, Gulfstream; Scott Donnelly, Textron; Elise Eberwein, former American Airlines; Jennifer Leach English, AIN Publications; Matthew Greene, Safe Flight Instrument; Dawne Hickton, Cumberland Additive; David Hurley, ALOFT Aero Architects; Adam Johnson, NetJets; Wilson Leach, Aviation International News; Eric Martel, Bombardier; and Dr. Bret Schipper, Hartford HealthCare.
About Corporate Angel Network
Corporate Angel Network (CAN) is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to help cancer patients access the best treatment centers in the country by arranging free travel on corporate aircraft. Private jet travel makes it possible for patients, especially those in locations with minimal airline access, to travel to specialized medical centers. CAN works closely with hundreds of America’s top corporations to match empty seats with patient flight requests. Thanks to the generous support of these companies, airlines, and donors, CAN has coordinated more than 69,000 flights since its founding in 1981.
How to Donate to CAN
Whether it's $5 or $5,000, all donations truly matter. We use donations for a variety of purposes, including ground transportation, hotel accommodations and other patient services requests. We aim to eliminate all travel barriers for patients to ensure they can access the treatment they need. Help us help them and their families by visiting our website to make a donation today!