#375 - Anthony Marinello: Building a Business That Saves Lives | From State Trooper to Aviation Entrepreneur
November 04, 2026
Guest Bio
Anthony Marinello is the Founder and CEO of Tropic Air Rescue and President and Owner of Tropic Air Charters, bringing over 35 years of experience in aviation, law enforcement, public safety, and security. With more than 14,000 flight hours, he served over 28 years with the New Jersey State Police and helped establish Newark's first full-time municipal law enforcement aviation unit.
Today, Anthony leads passenger and cargo operations between Florida and The Bahamas, alongside helicopter rescue services and humanitarian missions. A former Mayor of Springfield, New Jersey, he received the 2024 Former New Jersey State Trooper of the Year honor and the 2024 Sikorsky Rescue Award.
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