Team
Deep bench of seasoned executives with broad experience leading growth-oriented companies

Richard Peretz
Executive Chairman
38 Years at UPS
UPS CFO from 2015-2019
Served as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a member of the UPS Executive Leadership Team, where he oversaw all global financial operations and acted as senior liaison to the financial community
Spearheaded UPS’ strategic move into technology-driven capital investments, deployed nearly $3 billion on acquisitions including digital freight brokerage platform Coyote Logistics and healthcare logistics leader Marken
Served on the team responsible for taking UPS public in 1999, the largest IPO in U.S. history at the time
Investment committee member of the UPS Strategic Venture Fund
Serves on the Board of Directors for Tribe Capital Growth Corp., Tribe Capital Growth Corp. II and Electric Last Mile Solutions

Ben Baldanza
CEO
35 Years in the Aviation Industry
CEO of Spirit Airlines from 2006-2016
As President and CEO, transformed Spirit into an 'Ultra Low Cost Carrier,' leveraging a new aircraft fleet, establishment of a defensible franchise network, unbundling of pricing and reduction of costs per seat mile
Led IPO in 2011 while also managing an operational turnaround that resulted in industry leading margins
Held executive roles with American Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Continental Airlines, TACA Airlines (“TACA”) and US Airways where he was responsible for finance, marketing and revenue management
Named twice to the list of Business Travel News’ 25 Most Influential
Serves on the Board of Directors of JetBlue Airways, GoAir Limited (Vice Chairman) and Six Flags Entertainment

Hooman Yazhari
Vice Chairman
18+ years of executive experience in the aviation industry
CEO of Waypoint Leasing from 2018-2019
Founder & CEO of Mobility Capital Group, a credit-oriented investment firm focused on the future of sustainable mobility, transportation and logistics
From 2018 to 2019, served as CEO of Waypoint Leasing, where he led an operational and balance sheet restructuring and transformation and successful strategic sale pursuant to a voluntary filing under Chapter 11
Independent Director for global aircraft lessor Voyager Aviation
Chair of Beyond Capital Fund, an early-stage impact investment fund

Jeff Rogers
President and CFO
35+ Years in the Transportation Industry
CEO of Universal Logistics Holdings from 2015-2020
Currently serves as a strategic advisor to TruckPark, an inventory management and booking platform for the freight industry and operating advisor to Red Arts Capital, a PE firm focused on supply chain and industrial businesses
From January 2015 to January 2020, served as CEO of Universal Logistics, a global asset-light provider of transport and logistics solutions
During an 18-month period at Universal Logistics, Mr. Rogers led multiple acquisitions in the International Intermodal space that provided strategic footprints and positively contributed to growth and profitability
Previously served in several executive positions at YRC Worldwide

Paul Jebely
Independent Director & Chair of Compensation Committee
10+ years of legal experience in aviation industry
Managing Partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, serving in various leadership positions, such as co-chair of aviation finance and co-chair of private wealth
Served as counsel on billions of dollars of deals involving financing, acquisition, disposal and merger transactions
Previously led the aviation finance practices at global law firms Clyde & Co and Ashurst
Well-regarded in the aviation and legal industries, and has been named top private client attorney in Asia (2020) and rated top private aircraft attorney in Asia (2016 – 2020)

Pari Olver Parchi
Independent Director & Chair of Audit Committee
18+ years of investing experience
Founder & Managing Partner of Panorama Aero, a US-based special mission aerospace lessor and logistics provider
Held numerous executive roles at Cowen Inc., a multinational investment bank, including President and CEO of Cowen Aviation Finance
Previously served as a senior strategist at Fortress Investment Group’s Drawbridge Special Opportunities Fund focused on the aircraft, equipment and specialty finance sectors
Investor at Ramius Capital Group, a multi-strategy hedge fund

Brad Stewart
Independent Director
18+ years of strategy planning and operating experience
Current CEO of Fair.com, a US-based automotive marketplace company
Held several executive roles including Chairman & CEO at XOJet, the largest on-demand private jet services company in North America
At XOJet, oversaw a highly complex and regulated business with three separate business units: aircraft fleet ownership and operations; branded direct-to-consumer brokerage with membership/subscription; and shuttle operations
Experience in private equity as Senior Advisor to TPG Growth and Vice President at Parthenon Capital