Fueling your flights with precision and taste, we redefine airline catering.
Welcome to Express Catering, where operational precision takes flight! As a top airline catering company, we specialize in seamlessly orchestrating in-flight dining logistics. With a focus on streamlining processes, our commitment to efficient operations ensures a smooth and reliable catering solution for our airline partners.
Meet the Team
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Frank Fumich, a 1992 West Virginia University graduate in Business and Finance, entered the business world early by co-owning a food service establishment at Washington National Airport. After managing a successful restaurant at Ronald Reagan National Airport, he founded Express Catering, Inc. in 2000 to address the unmet needs in airline catering. From a solo venture, the company has grown to over 160 employees, operates a 35+ catering truck fleet in three cities, and services over 800 flights daily.Beyond his business success, Mr. Fumich is an extreme ultra-endurance athlete and a devoted family man. His adventurous pursuits globally aim to push personal limits, reflecting a belief in the transformative power of overcoming challenges. Committed to philanthropy, he has raised over a quarter of a million dollars for various causes, combining his passion for adventure with charitable initiatives. Looking forward, Mr. Fumich aspires to further expand his business while continuing his philanthropic endeavors.
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With over 50 years in airline catering, David Lanham, renowned for his General Manager roles, has a track record of success. He managed key positions at major players like Dobbs International and LSG Sky Chefs, overseeing multiple customer service centers, reducing costs, and negotiating union contracts. Specializing in startup success, Lanham currently focuses on business opportunities and operational improvements at Express Catering's service centers.
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Mr. Gurman has over 35 years experience as a CPA and his goal is to help his clients accomplish their financial objectives, by focusing on more than just they numbers. He understands what it takes to start, run, grow, and sell a business. Prior to Gurman & Co., Mr. Gurman worked as an auditor for several large international accounting firms. He specializes in merger and acquisition planning, sophisticated tax planning, auditing and business growth planning and consulting, as well as financial planning, record keeping, and reporting.
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Claudia Hines, a multilingual attorney, earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from The University of Toledo College of Law and subsequently worked at Butzel Long in Detroit, Michigan. In 2001, she received a recess appointment as Legal Counsel with the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) in Washington, DC, where she played a pivotal role in addressing trade issues involving other countries.
Following her tenure at the USITC, Hines established her own law practice in the Washington, DC area over 16 years ago, specializing in Corporate and Immigration Law. Her extensive experience in international trade matters and commitment to legal practice underscore her professional trajectory and expertise in the field.
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VP of Business Development
Wade Wells, an aviation professional with degrees in Air Transport Administration, began his career at 15 in Iowa. He earned his Pilot's License and worked for Delta and Continental subsidiaries during his undergraduate years. Wade served as Station Manager for Delta in Omaha, NE, and Des Moines, IA.
After obtaining his Masters, he taught Airline Operations at the University of Nebraska and served on its Advisory Board. In 2014, Wade became Regional Manager of Catering Operations at American Airlines, overseeing the CLT Hub.
In June 2023, Wade joined Express Catering as VP of Business Development, managing contracts and providing operational support.
