Austin C. Willis was elected to the Board in December 2008 and has served as the Company's Chief Executive Officer since 2022. Prior to that, he was the Company's Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, for over five years. Prior to joining the Board, Mr. Austin Willis established JT Power LLC, a company that sold commercial aircraft engine parts and leased commercial engines and aircraft. He later sold his business to enlist in the U.S. armed forces, where he served as an Army Green Beret. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from London School of Economics and Political Science and is the son of Charles F. Willis, IV. Mr. Austin Willis understands the inner workings of the Company and brings a familiarity with the aviation industry generally, as well as aftermarket parts and leasing.