Barry Shevlin currently leads FlyUSA, where his strategic vision and leadership have been instrumental in driving the company to achieve remarkable growth, including securing a spot on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing companies. Under Barry’s guidance, FlyUSA has expanded its reach as a technology-enabled, asset-light aviation business, redefining private aviation through innovation and client-centered service.
In addition to his role at FlyUSA, Barry founded CAVU Capital to provide growth capital and hands-on operational support to emerging and mid-market technology companies. CAVU Capital stands out by delivering not just funding, but also critical, hands-on guidance to create and execute effective growth strategies.
Prior to forming CAVU, Barry was the CEO of Vology, an IT services company he founded in Palm Harbor, Florida, in 2002. He grew Vology from a $1 million startup to a $175 million business, supporting over 5,000 customers worldwide. Barry exited Vology after its acquisition by a private equity firm in November 2019.
During his time at Vology, Barry’s achievements included:
- Ranking on the Inc. 500/5000 list for 11 consecutive years
- Being named one of Tampa’s Best Places to Work for six consecutive years
- Recognition as a finalist for the E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2014
Over his career, Barry has completed over $500 million in capital market transactions with a range of financial partners, including private equity firms, family offices, syndicated bank groups, and subordinated debt providers. An active member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) since 2007, Barry also holds Series 63 and 79 licenses from FINRA.
He continues to serve on the Board of Directors for key CAVU portfolio companies:
- FlyUSA, Inc. – A tech-enabled, asset-light aviation business
- ImageTech Systems – A leader in business process automation solutions, specializing in Nintex, Kofax, and Microsoft Power Apps.