Sure there are some regional guys with previous 135 time - just like there are some 135 guys with regional time.

I can't count on both hands the number of guys I know hired from regional airlines to fractional operators in the 2006-2008 time frame...and Avantair's most recent newhire class reportedly had quite a few regional airline guys in it.

Obviously you and your friend's mileage may vary...<shrug>