Geoff is responsible for overseeing investments in aviation equipment and portfolio management. Geoff brings over 17 years of professional experience in sourcing, negotiating, executing and managing investments including private equity investments, aircraft equipment leasing, and debt-related transactions. Previously, Geoff was Partner at Comvest Partners, a $4 billion USD private equity firm, where he was responsible for originating, structuring, and negotiating debt and equity investments.
Larry is responsible for overseeing investments in aviation equipment and portfolio management. Larry has been making asset-backed investments for over 30 years and helped build several leading companies. He brings decades of professional experience in sourcing, negotiating, executing and managing investments including private equity investments, aircraft (and other asset) equipment leasing, and debt-related transactions. He has served as a senior executive and founded several leading companies such as Morgan Stanley, Conoco, Baader Securities, and Sindicatum Sustainable Resources.
Steve is responsible for asset management, pricing evaluations, and deal sourcing. Steve is also highly involved in all aspects of aircraft and aircraft engine technical analysis. In addition, Steve tracks lease returns and asset repair oversight, he has an extensive background in engineering and the aviation industry. Steve has been with Flight Lease since its inception and has assisted to acquire and successfully market 40+ aviation assets.
David is responsible for evaluating, executing and monitoring investments for Flight Lease’s aviation investment strategy. Prior to joining Flight Lease, David worked as a Senior Associate at Rastegar Equity Partners, where he focused on deal origination, investment evaluation and execution, and portfolio company management. Prior to joining Rastegar Equity Partners, David was a Senior Financial Analyst at Office Depot Corporation, where he was involved in the M&A activity, financial modeling, and financing. David received a B.A. from Case Western Reserve University, and a J.D. and M.B.A from the University of Toledo, Ohio.
Tucker is responsible for underwriting, portfolio management, and investor relations. Tucker also serves a key role in working with Flight Lease's institutional investors, including client development and portfolio reporting functions. Prior to joining Flight Lease, Tucker was a partner in several asset management firms including Nutmeg Partners, managing over $500 million in assets. While at his prior firm, Tucker was involved in all aspects of sourcing and execution, fundraising and reporting and developed a track record over 30 transactions.
Kyle is responsible for assisting in underwriting, lessee due diligence, and provides technical assistance to the Managing Directors. Kyle also plays a crucial role in tracking portfolio performance and issuing investor statement reports. Kyle earned a B.S. in Business Management from Palm Beach Atlantic University and is currently continuing his education at the University of Miami Master of Science in Finance Program.
Nick is responsible for creating and deploying marketing campaigns to potential lessees. In addition, Nick conducts market research on aviation equipment to gauge market demand and assist’s the Managing Directors in the bidding and negotiation process for available aviation equipment. Nick earned a B.A. in Finance from Florida Atlantic University with honors and completed FAU’s rigorous Financial Analyst Program.
Ted is a seasoned business executive with over 30 years of executive level management experience within South America and the United States. Ted currently heads Flight Lease’s business development activities throughout South America and the Central American regions. Ted’s responsibilities also include key client development efforts with this Region and supporting all facets of Flight Lease’s portfolio management efforts for aircraft and aircraft engines operating within the Region.
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