FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2024
Contact:
Tracey Cheek
TLC@NAFA.aero
405.285.7005
NAFA Welcomes New Board Members
Edgewater, MD — April 22, 2024 – The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is pleased to announce the election of four new Board members: Beau Baird, Republic Bank, Ed Kammerer, Greenberg Traurig, Jim Simpson Solaris Aviation, and Paula Staciarini, Embraer. The Board changes were made during the NAFA 52nd Annual Conference in Tucson, Arizona, April 16–18.
“I am thrilled to welcome our newest Board members, Beau, Ed, Jim and Paula,” said Ed Medici, NAFA President. “Each of these individuals brings a wealth of experience, innovative ideas and passion to our mission. I am confident their unique perspectives and diverse skill sets will greatly contribute to the growth and success of NAFA.”
Outgoing board members include Richard Barret of Huntington Bank, Steve Friedrich of Embraer and Dave Warner of Warner AvLaw PLLC.
Current officers:
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Ed Medici: Banc of America Global Corporate Aircraft Finance (GCAF) at Bank of America Merrill Lynch - President
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Bryan Byers: Scope Aircraft Finance - Vice President
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Andrew Farrant: Global Jet Capital - Vice President
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Karen Griggs: NAFA - Executive Director
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Theresa Myers: NAFA - Managing Director, Secretary
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Tobias Kleitman: TVPX - Treasurer
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Ed Kammerer: Greenberg Traurig - General Counsel
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Tracey Cheek: NAFA - Marketing Director
For more information about NAFA and to see a full list of board members, visit www.nafa.aero.
About NAFA: The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is a professional association that has been promoting the general welfare of aircraft finance for 50 years. Our network of members is comprised of lenders and product service providers who work together to finance general and business aviation aircraft. NAFA sets the standard for best practices in aviation finance by educating its members on the most up-to-date industry trends and best practices. Government legislation, market influences, and industry insights allow member companies to provide the highest quality services the industry has to offer.