Scott B. Flaherty serves as Chief Financial Officer of Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC), a leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and related equipment. With over 25 years of experience in finance and accounting within the aviation and leasing industries, Flaherty joined Willis Lease in 2014 as Vice President of Finance before ascending to Senior Vice President and ultimately CFO in 2018. Prior to Willis Lease, he held key finance roles at Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, where he managed portfolio analytics and risk assessment for aviation assets, and at Deloitte & Touche, specializing in audit services for transportation and leasing clients. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara, Flaherty brings deep expertise in financial reporting, capital markets, and strategic growth initiatives. Under Flaherty's leadership, Willis Lease has navigated complex market dynamics, including the COVID-19 downturn and subsequent recovery, achieving record lease revenues and expanding its engine portfolio to over 400 assets. He played a pivotal role in securing innovative financing structures, such as asset-backed securities and bank facilities totaling more than $1 billion, which fueled the company's growth and enhanced shareholder value. His strategic oversight has strengthened internal controls, optimized tax strategies, and supported Willis Lease's public reporting obligations, earning recognition for consistent SEC compliance and robust financial performance. As CFO, Flaherty continues to drive Willis Lease's financial strategy, focusing on sustainable growth, portfolio diversification, and opportunistic acquisitions in the aftermarket aviation sector. His contributions have been instrumental in positioning the company as a resilient leader amid evolving global demand for aircraft engines, while fostering a culture of fiscal discipline and innovation.