A. Wade Black
Black Family Investments 1845 Woodall Rogers Freeway Suite:1100
Dallas, Texas 75201
Email: wade@blackfamilygroup.com Mobile: 214-592-2627
Biography
2018 to Current, Chairman and CEO of Black Family Investments
Management and Development of Black Family investment activities that include the ownership of First Nation Services, Black Family Aviation Group, and Glimpse Aviation.
Current, Board Member and CEO of First Nation Services
Current, Director, Board Member and Chief Strategy Officer of Glimpse Aviation
Wade Black former Chairman and CEO of SevenBar Aviation until July 2018. Seven Bar began operations in 1947 in Albuquerque New Mexico. He is also the grandson of company founder Albert Black. Today, Wade works to continue his family’s tradition of excellence as SevenBar charts new courses in the aviation industry. His vision, leadership, and dedication are fundamental to seven bars growth and continued success. In 1989, Wade became President of SevenBar. Early on his goal was to consolidate the ownership of SevenBar and its entities under one owner and to grow the business. SevenBar and related businesses had various partners and family members. During that time moved the company headquarters to Dallas, Texas.
In 1999, Wade became sole owner of the company by buying out all family members. Wade’s growth strategy included growing the general aviation services business, further expansion of air medical services, and looking for acquisition opportunities. He directed and oversaw the expansion into the Texas market with air medical contracts. SevenBar has grown more than five times during his tenure.
In 2008, SevenBar sold all of its FBOs, which provided general aviation services to Atlantic Aviation.
Going forward, Wade wanted SevenBar’s sole focus to be in providing the safest and highest quality provider of air medical services. In 2010, Wade oversaw the transformation of SevenBar being a fixed wing provider to adding rotor services. Seven Bar today is one of the fastest growing air medical companies in the country and is recognized as a leader in the industry. The company was sold to Global Medical Response in June of 2019.
In addition to his duties at SevenBar, Wade oversaw the investment, development and management activities of the Black Family Properties in New Mexico for the last twenty-five years. The Black family is one of the largest owners of the real estate in the Albuquerque Metropolitan area. Also, oversaw family oil and gas investments and development within the state of New Mexico and Texas.
Wade is an active member of Young Presidents Organization, having served as Chair of the Western Region, the Lonestar Chapter, Board member of the Maverick Chapter and Western Region, along with various International committees since 2001.
He has been a board member of SBS Technologies, formerly traded on NASDAQ, now owned by General Electric. As one of the largest shareholders in the company, involved with acquisitions, secondary offering, and eventual sale to General Electric. He was on the board from 1992-1996.
Advisory board for FlexJet from 2008 -2011. One of the leading aircraft fractional programs and wholly owned by Bombardier.
Board Member of Amazon Conservation Team, NGO based in Washinton DC, working with indigenous tribes in the Amazon to protect their lands.
Board Member of Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Business Development Board, 1992-1996. Wade oversaw Expansion and Construction of Casino and Hotel on the reservation which included negotiating with Casino Management contract, General Contractors for both Casino and Hotel.
Wade received his BS in Petroleum Engineering and Economics from Texas A&M University and his Master of Business Administration degree at Southern Methodist University.
Wade is also a tribal enrollee of the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe.
Member of the New Mexico Aviation Hall of Fame
Member of the Popejoy Society for the University of New Mexico
12th Man Foundation Champions Council, Texas A&M University