Jonathan Spano
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
Founder
Long Beach, US
Profile Verified by The Marque
Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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In Their Own Right
Biography
Jonathan Spano is a diversified entrepreneur who has successfully interwoven the worlds of business, philanthropy and creativity throughout his career. As a teenager, he co-founded Traffic Management, Inc. (TMI) with his brother Chris Spano, growing it into an award-winning company with over 50 locations nationwide.
Traffic Management, Inc. provides world-class products and services, including traffic control services, engineering, sign manufacturing and installation, equipment rentals and 24/7 emergency dispatch response. Its proprietary technology system, “TM-Soft”, enables clients to share real time needs for changing equipment, driving directions, traffic control and more for construction and engineering needs.
TMI has received many accolades over its nearly thirty years of operations. It is the largest privately-owned minority traffic control business based in the U.S. and was awarded Latino Business of the Year in 2014. It has twice been ranked as one of Los Angeles Business Journal's top 100 minority-owned businesses & has been featured as LABJ’s 100 fastest growing private companies over the past decade.
Building upon his interests in aviation and experience as a helicopter and airline pilot, Jonathan co-founded Phenom Camera Ship. Phenom Camera Ship was built to fill the need for a multi-camera operating system to help film the intricate aviation scenes for “Top Gun: Maverick” (2022). The FAA-certified system, the Phenom 300, is a high-speed, high-altitude pressurized filming platform, and has quickly become an industry leader for aviation filming needs. For his work, he received Best Stunt awards from the Screen Actors Guild and Vulture.
Jonathan is also the Co-Founder of fleet management service, Momentum IoT, and Pomelle, a pomelo and elderflower aperitif. Momentum IoT helps small and mid-sized fleet managers locate and manage their trucks, trailers, heavy and light equipment with innovative 4th generation GPS and telematics tracking solutions.
The Record
Background
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1995 — Present
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Traffic Management, Inc.
Traffic Management, Inc. is the largest privately-owned minority business based in the United States. TMI is well equipped to provide best in class products and services that include traffic control services, engineering, equipment rentals, product sales, sign manufacturing/installation and 24/7 emergency dispatch response.
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2016 — Present
Co-Founder
Phenom Camera Ship
The Phenom Camera Ship is the only FAA certified high-speed, high altitude, pressurized filming platform. The Phenom 300 creates a unique aerial filming experience. Welcome to the industry leading 6 axis gyro-stabilized gimbal camera system.
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2023 — Present
Founder
Pomelle
Pomelle is a pomelo and Elderflower aperitif.
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2016 — Present
Founder
Momentum IoT
Momentum IoT helps small and mid-sized fleet managers locate and manage their trucks, trailers, heavy and light equipment with innovative 4th generation GPS and telematics tracking solutions. Momentum IoT devices are 100% cloud-managed, running on the company's cloud-based IoT management tools.
In The News
Newsfeed
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4 September 2026 · Fortune
He Failed the Military Pilot Eye Test, Then Became a Top Gun Stunt Pilot
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6 August 2026 · Forbes
Buyout Execs Chase Companies Like His, But He Won’t Sell
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5 May 2026 · CanvasRebel
Meet Jonathan Spano
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23 April 2023 · Press Telegram
Here’s who won the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards
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10 March 2023 · Entertainment Weekly
SAG Awards 2023: See the complete winners list
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6 March 2023 · New York Magazine
Vulture Announces Winners of Its First Stunt Awards, an Annual Celebration of Stunts in Hollywood
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20 February 2022 · Los Angeles Business Journal
MOB Special Report: Safety is Priority
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