Lisa Holland now at the controls
2021 AIRPORT V 30 OICE WOMAN OF ACHIEVEMENT
at Sheltair Aviation
The family owned FBO legacy continues
Sheltair is a family-owned company that enjoys
a reputation for its superior customer focus
and service-driven culture. Founded in 1963
by Jerry Holland, father of Sheltair President
Lisa Holland, it is the nation's largest privatelyowned
aviation network, operating 18 awardwinning
FBOs and managing over 4.5 million
square feet of aviation-related properties.
Lisa demonstrated passion for business early
on. As a child, she accompanied her father on
jobs and assisted in projects during her teenage
years. Lisa's entrepreneurial spirit led her
to start her own businesses as an adult, flourishing
as a successful businesswoman before returning
to Sheltair in 2017.
Jerry Holland's vision for Sheltair is to ensure
the company remains a vibrant and successful
family-owned business. For this reason,
he implemented a transition plan appointing
Lisa as President in January 2020.
Shortly after her appointment, Lisa was challenged
with what she describes as the biggest
challenge of her professional life, the COVID-19
pandemic. Lisa embraced her new role and led
Sheltair through the crisis, taking the opportunity
of change to cultivate her team and foster a
support system for Sheltair employees. Concurrently,
her son, Kai Seymour, joined the company
after graduating from the University of
Tampa.
"This was a proud Sheltair moment which
now boasts three generations of the Holland
family. As a mother and President of Sheltair,
this is an opportunity to show the next generation
how passion and integrity can make a difference
in our employee's lives and corporate
reputation."
Lisa's leadership style relies on integrity and
transparency. Her strong work ethic and approachable
nature are crucial to her success.
Lisa enjoys running and snowboarding, prefers
books over TV and loves traveling to new places;
next on her bucket list is visiting the Dominican
Republic.
Philanthropy is vital for Lisa, who often organizes
non-profit events. Amid the pandemic,
Lisa launched a virtual 5K to benefit local food
banks, implemented a paid "Volunteer Time-
Off Policy," and encouraged a two-year pledge to
"Adopt A Shore" cleaning Florida's coastlines.
Lisa Holland brings a fresh perspective to the
family business while sustaining her father's vision.
Growing Sheltair, maintaining its values,
and defining excellence across an expanding
aviation market are just part of her emerging
Sheltair legacy in an era of unprecedented challenges
and extraordinary opportunities.
2021 Airport Voice
Woman of Achievement
Airport Voice