Solairus Founder and CEO Dan Drohan Joins Corporate Angel Network Board of Directors
Solairus Founder and CEO Dan Drohan Joins Corporate Angel Network Board of Directors
Danbury, CT, March 25, 2026 – Corporate Angel Network (CAN), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free flights for cancer patients to access treatment centers throughout the United States, is proud to announce the appointment of Dan Drohan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Solairus, to its Board of Directors.
Drohan is an active Airline Transport rated pilot with more than 7,000 flight hours who also brings three decades of visionary leadership in business aviation to CAN. Under his guidance, Solairus has grown into one of the nation’s leading aircraft management and charter services providers, managing more than 360 aircraft and supporting over 2,300 aviation professionals across more than 100 base locations nationwide. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Solairus is widely recognized for its commitment to safety, integrity, and personalized service.
In 2026, Drohan was honored by the Living Legends of Aviation as part of its 23rd Annual Awards, one of the industry’s most respected distinctions recognizing pioneers and leaders who have shaped aviation across business, aerospace, military flight, and space.
“Dan is a highly respected leader in our industry whose integrity, long-term vision, and commitment to excellence align seamlessly with Corporate Angel Network’s mission,” said Jean Rosanvallon, Chairman of the CAN Board of Directors. “We are honored to welcome him to our Board and look forward to the insight and leadership he will bring to our organization.”
Solairus has been a dedicated supporter of Corporate Angel Network for many years, including serving as a sponsor of CAN’s annual fundraiser, Fund an Angel.
“I have long admired the important work Corporate Angel Network does to ensure cancer patients can access critical treatment,” said Drohan. “Solairus is proud to support CAN’s mission, and I am honored to join the Board of Directors to further strengthen the organization’s impact and reach.”
With Drohan’s appointment, CAN continues to strengthen its leadership within the business aviation community while expanding its ability to serve cancer patients nationwide.
Drohan will be joining other CAN Board members, including: Michael Amalfitano, Embraer Executive Jets; W.W. (Bill) Boisture, Jr., AE Industrial Partners; Derek DeCross, Signature Aviation; Scott Donnelly, Textron; Elise Eberwein, formerly American Airlines; Jennifer Leach English, AIN Publications; Patrick Gallagher, NetJets Aviation; Matthew Greene, Safe Flight Instrument; Jeannine Haas, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Dawne Hickton, Cumberland Additive; David Hurley, ALOFT Aero Architects; Ève Laurier, Bombardier; Wilson Leach, Aviation International News; Jean Rosanvallon (Chairman), formerly Dassault Falcon Jet; 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 and commercial 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 many 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 70,000 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!