Dirkson Charles founded Loar Group Inc. in 2012 and has served as President, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Co-Chairman since inception. He has served as President, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Co-Chairman of Loar Holdings Inc., formerly known as Loar Holdings, LLC, since its inception in 2017. He also served as Executive Manager and Co-Chairman of the Board of Managers of LA 13, from its inception in 2017 until its liquidation following our IPO. He joined our board of directors in connection with our IPO. From May 2007 to December 2010, Mr. Charles served as an Executive Vice President of McKechnie Aerospace responsible for all aspects of financial operations for this multinational organization. From February 1989 to May 2007, Mr. Charles was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer with K&F Industries, a leading manufacturer of aviation wheels, brakes, fuel tanks and brake control systems. In addition, Mr. Charles was with Arthur Andersen and Company for five years where he supervised audit engagements and acquired expertise in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and regulations. Mr. Charles currently serves as the Co-Chairman of Doncasters Group Limited, a position he has held since February 1, 2026. From March of 2020 to February 1, 2026, Mr. Charles served as the Chairman of Doncasters Group Limited. Mr. Charles has also served as a Director of Builders FirstSource, Inc. since June 2022. Mr. Charles holds an undergraduate degree in public accounting and an M.B.A. in finance from Pace University. He is a certified public accountant in the State of New York. Mr. Charles is the President, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Co-Chairman of Loar Holdings Inc., formerly known as Loar Holdings, LLC. That role, along with his service as a member of the board of directors of a public company, prior high-level leadership positions and his critical accounting skills as a licensed C.P.A. and from his prior experience in public accounting, make him an essential Board member.