Charles Townsend
Director/Board Member at GOGO INC.
Net worth: 34 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Charles C.
Townsend is the founder of Bluewater Wireless LP, which was founded in 2007, where he holds the title of President.
He was also the founder of Aloha Partners LP, which was founded in 2001, where he held the title of President.
Mr. Townsend's current job(s) include being an Independent Director at Gogo, Inc. since 2010, a Director at CTIA-The Wireless Association since 1990, and the President of Pac 3 LLC since 2004.
Mr. Townsend's former job(s) include being the President & Chief Executive Officer of Atlantic Cellular Co. LP from 1988 to 1998, the President & Chief Executive Officer of Aloha Partners II from 2006 to 2014, and a Director at Zebra Imaging, Inc. and Gogo LLC.
Mr. Townsend's education history includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GOGO INC.
3.01% | 2024-03-30 | 3,860,932 ( 3.01% ) | 34 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Charles Townsend active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| GOGO INC. | Director/Board Member | 2009-12-31 |
Bluewater Wireless LP
 Bluewater Wireless LP Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Bluewater Wireless LP provides communication services. It was formed to participate in the FCC's auction for spectrum in the 700 MHz band. The company was founded by Amos B. Hostetter and Charles C. Townsend in 2007 and is headquartered in Providence, RI. | Founder | 2006-12-31 |
CTIA-The Wireless Association
 CTIA-The Wireless Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CTIA-The Wireless Association attracts members in the wireless communications industry and represents their interests to the public. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | 2013-12-31 |
| Pac 3 LLC | President | 2003-12-31 |
Former positions of Charles Townsend
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| Aloha Partners II | Chief Executive Officer | 2013-12-31 |
Atlantic Cellular Co. LP
 Atlantic Cellular Co. LP Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Atlantic Cellular Co. LP provides wireless communications services. | Chief Executive Officer | 1997-12-31 |
Zebra Imaging, Inc.
 Zebra Imaging, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Zebra Imaging, Inc. designs and develops three-dimensional (3D) holographic technology. It offers 3D hologram prints, motion displays, 3D imagers, 3D channeling and lighting products. The firm serves the architecture, construction and engineering, government, oil and gas and retail industries. The company was founded by Mark E. Holzback, Alex Ferdman and Michael A. Klug in 1996 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
Gogo LLC
 Gogo LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Gogo LLC engages in the provision of in-flight connectivity and wireless in-flight digital entertainment solutions. It offers charter courses throughout the North America. The company was founded by Jimmy Ray in 1991 and is headquartered in Itasca, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Aloha Partners LP
 Aloha Partners LP Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Aloha Partners LP provides high-speed and wireless broadband Internet services. The company provides mobile broadband IP services for desktops, laptops, pocket PCs, and other similar devices. It also offers a platform to combine voice, video, and data transmissions for police, fire, and rescue services. The company was founded by Charles C. Townsend and Amos B. Hostetter in 2001 and is headquartered in Providence, RI. | Founder | - |
Training of Charles Townsend
| University of Virginia | Undergraduate Degree |
| Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| GOGO INC. | Communications |
| Private companies | 8 |
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Zebra Imaging, Inc.
Zebra Imaging, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Zebra Imaging, Inc. designs and develops three-dimensional (3D) holographic technology. It offers 3D hologram prints, motion displays, 3D imagers, 3D channeling and lighting products. The firm serves the architecture, construction and engineering, government, oil and gas and retail industries. The company was founded by Mark E. Holzback, Alex Ferdman and Michael A. Klug in 1996 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Technology Services |
Bluewater Wireless LP
Bluewater Wireless LP Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Bluewater Wireless LP provides communication services. It was formed to participate in the FCC's auction for spectrum in the 700 MHz band. The company was founded by Amos B. Hostetter and Charles C. Townsend in 2007 and is headquartered in Providence, RI. | Communications |
Atlantic Cellular Co. LP
Atlantic Cellular Co. LP Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Atlantic Cellular Co. LP provides wireless communications services. | Communications |
CTIA-The Wireless Association
CTIA-The Wireless Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CTIA-The Wireless Association attracts members in the wireless communications industry and represents their interests to the public. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Aloha Partners LP
Aloha Partners LP Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Aloha Partners LP provides high-speed and wireless broadband Internet services. The company provides mobile broadband IP services for desktops, laptops, pocket PCs, and other similar devices. It also offers a platform to combine voice, video, and data transmissions for police, fire, and rescue services. The company was founded by Charles C. Townsend and Amos B. Hostetter in 2001 and is headquartered in Providence, RI. | Communications |
Gogo LLC
Gogo LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Gogo LLC engages in the provision of in-flight connectivity and wireless in-flight digital entertainment solutions. It offers charter courses throughout the North America. The company was founded by Jimmy Ray in 1991 and is headquartered in Itasca, IL. | Communications |
| Aloha Partners II | |
| Pac 3 LLC |
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