Randy Groom
Consultant / Advisor at Acorn Growth Cos LLC
Profile
Randy Groom has one of the most comprehensive resumes in the general aviation industry.
Groom has been a professional in the general aviation industry for nearly 40 years, holding positions ranging from flight instructor and charter pilot to the Executive Vice President of Piper and the President of Beechcraft.
He is a general aviation leader of unquestionable integrity and enthusiasm for the business.
Randy began his aviation career as a flight instructor; in fact, he was one of the youngest contract flight instructors for the US Air Force, starting at age 19.
While getting his undergraduate degree and an MBA at Oklahoma State University he worked his way as a flight instructor and charter pilot.
He started his professional career as a marketing training instructor at Cessna Aircraft in 1980.
Following his resignation from Piper, Randy re-started Groom Aviation serving a wide variety of General Aviation OEM’s, Fixed Base Operations, industry suppliers, and private equity companies.
During this time, he invited both of his daughters Elizabeth and Rebecca (also both pilots) to the business to bring fresh new talent to the company and to carry the Groom Aviation legacy forward.
Randy Groom active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Acorn Growth Cos LLC
 Acorn Growth Cos LLC Investment ManagersFinance Acorn Growth Cos LLC (Acorn Growth Cos) is a private equity firm founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in Oklahoma. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of Randy Groom
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Piper Aircraft, Inc.
 Piper Aircraft, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Piper Aircraft, Inc. provides single and twin-engine aircrafts. The single-engine M-Class series – the M600, M500, M350, and Matrix – offers businesses and individuals elegant performance and value. The Twin Class Seneca V and Seminole balance proven performance, efficiency, and simplicity in twin-engine aircraft. The Trainer Class Archer TX/LX, Archer DX, Arrow, Seminole and Seneca V aircraft form the most complete technically-advanced line of pilot training aircraft. The company was founded by William T. Piper in 1937 and is headquartered in Vero Beach, PA. | Private Equity Investor | 2011-10-30 |
Raytheon Aircraft Co.
 Raytheon Aircraft Co. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Raytheon Aircraft Co. designs, manufactures, markets & supports Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft for the world's commercial and military markets. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS. | President | 2007-12-30 |
Textron Aviation, Inc.
 Textron Aviation, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Textron Aviation, Inc. designs and manufactures aircraft and aircraft components. It products includes King Air 250, King Air 350i, King Air 350ER, King Air C90GTx, Baron G58, Bonanza G36, defense and special missions. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS. | President | 2007-12-30 |
Piedmont Hawthorne Aviation LLC
 Piedmont Hawthorne Aviation LLC Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Piedmont Hawthorne Aviation, Inc. provides airframe maintenance and modification services. The firm also offers maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for engines, airframes, avionics and also engages in aircraft chartering and sales. The company is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Private Equity Investor | 2003-12-30 |
Training of Randy Groom
| Oklahoma State University | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 5 |
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Acorn Growth Cos LLC
Acorn Growth Cos LLC Investment ManagersFinance Acorn Growth Cos LLC (Acorn Growth Cos) is a private equity firm founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in Oklahoma. | Finance |
Piper Aircraft, Inc.
Piper Aircraft, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Piper Aircraft, Inc. provides single and twin-engine aircrafts. The single-engine M-Class series – the M600, M500, M350, and Matrix – offers businesses and individuals elegant performance and value. The Twin Class Seneca V and Seminole balance proven performance, efficiency, and simplicity in twin-engine aircraft. The Trainer Class Archer TX/LX, Archer DX, Arrow, Seminole and Seneca V aircraft form the most complete technically-advanced line of pilot training aircraft. The company was founded by William T. Piper in 1937 and is headquartered in Vero Beach, PA. | Electronic Technology |
Raytheon Aircraft Co.
Raytheon Aircraft Co. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Raytheon Aircraft Co. designs, manufactures, markets & supports Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft for the world's commercial and military markets. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS. | Electronic Technology |
Textron Aviation, Inc.
Textron Aviation, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Textron Aviation, Inc. designs and manufactures aircraft and aircraft components. It products includes King Air 250, King Air 350i, King Air 350ER, King Air C90GTx, Baron G58, Bonanza G36, defense and special missions. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS. | Electronic Technology |
Piedmont Hawthorne Aviation LLC
Piedmont Hawthorne Aviation LLC Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Piedmont Hawthorne Aviation, Inc. provides airframe maintenance and modification services. The firm also offers maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for engines, airframes, avionics and also engages in aircraft chartering and sales. The company is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Electronic Technology |
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