Please join us for the NAFA Transactional Integrity Committee Webinar: "Protecting Against Financial Crime in Aircraft Transactions” on Friday, November 13, 2026 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Standard Time (US & Canada).
Financial institutions and escrow companies involved in business aviation appreciate the importance of preventing money laundering and other financial crimes. However, the related legal and financial implications may also extend to the other parties to aircraft transactions. The goal of this webinar is to increase awareness of potential financial crime activity and to share perspectives on ways to help avoid those risks.
We look forward to having you attend the event!
Meet our Moderator:
Lacey joined TVPX as a Transaction Coordinator in 2005. She immediately contributed to TVPX’s business by systematizing the company’s processes and documentation, which allowed TVPX to vastly expand its efficiency and accuracy. Lacey also assumed the primary responsibility of managing aircraft closings for TVPX and is recognized as an expert in the business aircraft industry.
Lacey has been instrumental in the development and growth of TVPX’s owner trust, customs brokerage, aviation insurance and yacht escrow businesses. Lacey also manages insurance and due diligence compliance for TVPX’s owner trust portfolio and processes entries and exports of aircraft for TVPX’s customs business. Lacey has made presentations on various topics to major aircraft manufacturers and other aircraft professionals.
Meet our Panelists:
Jack serves as special counsel representing clients involved in all areas of the aviation industry. Since 1989, Mr. Gilchrist has specifically focused his career on aviation transactions involving every current structure of aircraft including engines, propellers and spare parts.
Mr. Gilchrist has counseled clients around the world in aircraft transactions, including many of the major air carriers, aircraft and engine leasing companies, fractional ownership programs, air cargo companies, corporations, banks and other lending institutions. He also works closely with aircraft brokers, dealers and manufacturers.
Jack Gilchrist currently serves as a member of the board for the National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA), as well as general counsel to the board for the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA).
As a member of several professional organizations, including the Oklahoma Bar Association (1989), Aircraft Finance subcommittee of the American Bar Association and the Legal Advisory Panel to the Aircraft Working Group under the Cape Town Convention, Mr. Gilchrist works with lawyers and aviation industry leaders to foster improvement, change, trends and advancement in U.S. and international aviation law.
With a strong attention to clients needs and creative deal making, Preston brings a diverse background from startups and turnarounds and understands the nuances of his client's business. Before starting Prestige, Preston held a variety of leadership roles in aviation finance and aviation media.
Karen Leiter works with banks and credit unions nationwide, managing regulatory compliance engagements and other consulting services.
Karen joined the financial services group at CLA in 2020, bringing with her a depth of experience working in financial institutions since 2004. Throughout her career—which spans roles at a mortgage broker, a local community bank, and a larger regional bank—she has developed a strong expertise in both regulatory compliance and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) matters. Karen has spent considerable time designing, implementing, and enhancing compliance management systems, ensuring that organizations stay ahead of evolving regulatory expectations. Her focus extends across regulatory compliance, BSA, compliance management systems, and special projects such as compliance risk assessments and BSA assessments, reflecting her commitment to building robust compliance frameworks that support operational excellence and regulatory integrity.
During her time working in financial institutions Karen has personally worked with a manual BSA program, Patriot Officer, Abrigo (BAM ) and Verafin during her banking career. Karen focuses on regulatory compliance, BSA, compliance management systems and special projects, such as compliance risk assessments and BSA assessments.
