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About WLFC

A Trailblazing Partner

Willis Lease Finance Corporation has been a pioneer and provider of aviation services for over 45 years. Launched by founder Charles Willis with the then new and radical idea to lease jet engines to commercial airlines, WLFC has since purchased, leased, and sold more engines in more countries over a longer period of time than any independent competitor.

An image of jet turbine fan blades. Willis was the first to lease engines to airlines and still pioneers aviation services.

Comprehensive Portfolio

We offer one of the broadest product lines in the industry, including engine types from all major manufacturers, lease terms to meet any operational need, engine pools and engine financing, sale leasebacks, forward purchases, finance leases and engine management. As a pioneer in establishing cooperative engine sharing pools, our North American CFM56-7B Engine Sharing Pool provides services for more than 600 aircraft and continues to be the market leader.

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Customized Services

What makes us unique is the customized solutions we offer our customers. While others may provide basic leasing and lending, we offer ways that enable customers to better budget and reduce costs, expenses, and reduce risk. Unlike many aircraft and engine lessors, we provide much more short-term leasing. This means regularly and closely interacting with the airlines, which really provides better opportunities to develop more collaborative and customized solutions for each one.

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VISION

To be the premier partner in aviation propulsion, helping our customers connect the world through sustainable flight.

MISSION

To develop and implement creative, bold and tailored products and services solutions for our customers spanning the entire asset lifecycle by leveraging capital, assets, and our expert knowledge of aviation.

VALUES

In the ever-evolving world of aviation, our values are the compass that guides us. They define who we are, how we operate, and the experience we deliver to our customers. From ensuring the highest standards of safety and reliability to fostering innovation and sustainability, our values shape every decision we make.

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Our Senior Leadership Team

Building and managing customer relationships is as important as developing the products and services we provide to them. Leading WLFC is a seasoned team representing more than 250 years of combined industry experience. All come from a background of building enduring partnerships within the aviation industry, and who go beyond a zero-sum mindset when it comes to finding the right solutions for you.

Meet the WLFC Senior Leadership Team.

Charles F. Willis, IV, Executive Chairman
Charles F. Willis, IV Founder and Executive Chairman Mr. Willis has over 40 years of experience in the aviation industry. He has served as the Chief Executive Officer, President and a director since WLFC incorporated in 1985. In April 2022, Charles was appointed Executive Chairman of the Board ... Read More
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Austin C. Willis Chief Executive Officer Son of Charles Willis and a former Army Green Beret, Austin Willis has been involved with aviation as the CEO of JT-Power LLC — which was later sold to Willis Aeronautical Services, Inc. (i.e. Willis Aero), and the CEO of Aviation Management LLC, an ... Read More
Brian Hole, Global Head of Managed Funds and Credit
Brian R. Hole Global Head of Managed Funds & Credit Brian Hole joined WLFC in August 2014 and was promoted to President in April 2016. Effective January 2026, Brian serves as Global Head of Managed Funds & Credit, where he oversees the firm’s managed fund strategies and global credit ... Read More
Scott B. Flaherty, SVP & CFO
Scott B. Flaherty Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Scott Flaherty joined WLFC in June 2016. Scott’s financial background includes roles at Colt Defense, Bank of America Securities, and Credit Suisse First Boston. He also worked as an engineer at the Pratt & Whitney ... Read More
Clif Dameron
Clifton "Clif" Dameron Senior Vice President & General Counsel Z. Clifton “Clif” Dameron joined WLFC in 2024 and was named Senior Vice President & General Counsel in May 2025. He previously served as Chief Legal Officer at Carlyle Aviation Partners, which he joined in 2015. Earlier in ... Read More
Dan J. Coulcher, SVP, Chief Commercial Officer, Europe, Middle East & Africa
Dan J. Coulcher SVP, Joint Ventures Dan joined Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) in 2011 as Managing Director of Willis Mitsui & Co. Engine Support, where he established the Dublin office. In addition to this role, he later served as SVP and Chief Commercial Officer for WLFC, managing ... Read More
Garry Failler, SVP, Materials & Services & Chief Technical Officer
Garry A. Failler SVP, Chief Technical Officer Garry Failler joined WLFC in July 2017 and currently has responsibility for the company's worldwide technical group. He also has oversight of logistics, technical records and facilities. Previously, Garry was responsible for numerous Services ... Read More
Lynn McMillan,VP & Head of Global Human Resources
Lynn A. McMillan SVP & Head of Global Human Resources Lynn McMillan joined WLFC in November 2018 and brings 20 years of experience leading strategic HR operations with 10+ years in Aviation Services. She is an intuitive leader with a history of success directing cross-functional teams and ... Read More
Marc A. Pierpoint, SVP, Head of Trading & Investments
Marc Pierpoint SVP, Head of Trading & Investments Marc Pierpoint joined Willis Lease Finance Corporation in 2016. Marc started his career with Rolls-Royce PLC, where over a 28-year period, he served in roles of increasing responsibility spending time as a Design Engineer, Aircraft ... Read More
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Amy Ruddock SVP, Sustainable Aviation & Corporate Development Amy Ruddock joined WLFC in September 2024 as SVP, Sustainable Aviation & Corporate Development. Most recently, Amy served as Vice President of EMEA at Carbon Engineering. Previously, as Vice President of Corporate Development ... Read More
Caroline Vandedrinck
Caroline M. Vandedrinck SVP, Materials & Services Caroline M. Vandedrinck joined WLFC in the role of SVP, Materials & Services in July 2024. With more than 30 years of aerospace and MRO industry experience, Caroline has played a pivotal role in driving market share growth in existing and ... Read More
Craig W. Welsh, SVP, Chief Commercial Officer, Americas & Asia
Craig W. Welsh SVP, Chief Commercial Officer, Americas & Asia Craig W. Welsh joined WLFC in 2014 and is responsible for developing the company’s sales and growth plans in China, Asia Pacific, North America, and Latin America. Craig began his career in 1987 with Pratt & Whitney, where he ... Read More
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Pascal Picano SVP, Aircraft Leasing & Trading Pascal Picano joined WLFC in September 2025 in the role of Senior Vice President, Aircraft Leasing & Trading. Pascal brings more than 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, specializing in aircraft acquisition, leasing, and capital ... Read More
David Hooke, SVP, Mergers & Acquisitions
David Hooke SVP, Mergers & Acquisitions David Hooke joined WLFC in 2025 in the role of Senior Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions, after more than a decade at Bank of America, where he served as Managing Director of Investment Banking, advising clients, including WLFC, on mergers and ... Read More

Our Management Team

Building and managing customer relationships is as important as developing the products and services we provide to them. Leading WLFC is a seasoned team representing more than 450 years of combined industry experience. All come from a background of building enduring partnerships within the aviation industry, and who go beyond a zero-sum mindset when it comes to finding the right solutions for you.

Charles F. Willis, IVc

Charles F. Willis, IV

Founder & Executive Chairman

Mr. Willis has over 40 years of experience in the aviation industry. He has served as the Chief Executive Officer, President and a Director since WLFC incorporated in 1985. In April 2022, Charles was appointed Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Austin C. Willis

Austin C. Willis

Chief Executive Officer
Austin C. Willis has served as Chief Executive Officer of Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) since April 2022. Austin joined WLFC in March 2017 as Senior Vice President Corporate Development. He has also served on the Board of WLFC since 2008. From 2004 to 2013 Austin held the role of ... Read More
Brian R. Hole

Brian R. Hole

Global Head of Managed
Funds & Credit
Brian Hole joined WLFC in August 2014 and was promoted to President in April 2016. Effective January 2026, Brian serves as Global Head of Managed Funds & Credit, where he oversees the firm’s managed fund strategies and global credit platform. Previously, Brian was the owner and president of ... Read More
Scott B. Flaherty

Scott B. Flaherty

EVP & CFO

Scott Flaherty joined WLFC in June 2016. Scott’s financial background includes roles at Colt Defense, Bank of America Securities, and Credit Suisse First Boston. He also worked as an engineer at the Pratt & Whitney division of United Technologies Corporation.

Clifton “Clif” Dameron

Z. Clifton "Clif" Dameron

SVP & General Counsel
Z. Clifton “Clif” Dameron joined WLFC in 2024 and was named Senior Vice President & General Counsel in May 2025. He previously served as Chief Legal Officer at Carlyle Aviation Partners, which he joined in 2015. Earlier in his career, Clif held legal roles at Sciens Capital Management, ... Read More
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Dan J. Coulcher

SVP, Joint Ventures
Dan joined Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) in 2011 as Managing Director of Willis Mitsui & Co. Engine Support, where he established the Dublin office. In addition to this role, he later served as SVP and Chief Commercial Officer for WLFC, managing the sales team across Europe, the ... Read More
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Garry A. Failler

SVP, Chief Technical Officer
Garry Failler joined WLFC in July 2017 and currently has responsibility for the company's worldwide technical group. He also has oversight of logistics, technical records and facilities. Previously, Garry was responsible for numerous Services business segments within WLFC, including starting ... Read More
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Lynn A. McMillan

SVP & Head of Global
Human Resources 
Lynn McMillan joined WLFC in November 2018 and brings 20 years of experience leading strategic HR operations with 10+ years in Aviation Services. She is an intuitive leader with a history of success directing cross-functional teams and driving business solutions to excel at aligning core ... Read More
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Marc Pierpoint

SVP, Head of Trading
& Investments
Marc Pierpoint joined Willis Lease Finance Corporation in 2016. Marc started his career with Rolls-Royce PLC, where over a 28-year period, he served in roles of increasing responsibility spending time as a Design Engineer, Aircraft Performance Engineer and in Future Projects and Technical ... Read More
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Caroline M. Vandedrinck

SVP, Materials & Services
Caroline M. Vandedrinck joined WLFC in the role of SVP, Materials & Services in July 2024. With more than 30 years of aerospace and MRO industry experience, Caroline has played a pivotal role in driving market share growth in existing and new markets while ensuring top-notch service for ... Read More
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Hagen Disch

SVP, Operations
Hagen Disch serves as Senior Vice President of Operations, where she leads enterprise-wide operational strategy, financial infrastructure, and process optimization initiatives. She has more than 15 years of experience across treasury, capital markets, finance, audit, and public company ... Read More
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Craig W. Welsh

SVP, Chief Commercial Officer, Americas & Asia
Craig W. Welsh joined WLFC in 2014 and is responsible for developing the company’s sales and growth plans in China, Asia Pacific, North America, and Latin America. Craig began his career in 1987 with Pratt & Whitney, where he held positions of increasing scope in engineering, operations, ... Read More
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Pascal Picano

SVP, Aircraft Leasing & Trading
Pascal Picano joined WLFC in September 2025 in the role of Senior Vice President, Aircraft Leasing & Trading. Pascal brings more than 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, specializing in aircraft acquisition, leasing, and capital raising. He most recently served as a Member of ... Read More
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David Hooke

SVP, Mergers & Acquisitions
David Hooke joined WLFC in 2025 in the role of Senior Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions, after more than a decade at Bank of America, where he served as Managing Director of Investment Banking, advising clients, including WLFC, on mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, and capital ... Read More

Our Board of Directors

Much like our management team, the WLFC Board of Directors has an extensive aviation background to help keep our wings level and nose pointed in the right direction. 

Charles F. Willis

Executive Chairman

Mr. Willis has over 40 years of experience in the aviation industry. He has served as the Chief Executive Officer, President and a Director since WLFC incorporated in 1985. In April 2022, Mr. Willis was appointed Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Austin C. Willis

Chief Executive Officer
Austin C. Willis has served as Chief Executive Officer of Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) since April 2022. Austin joined WLFC in March 2017 as Senior Vice President Corporate Development. He has also served on the Board of WLFC since 2008. From ... Read More

Brendan Curran

Founder & CEO, BCAS LLC.
Brendan Curran has served as a Director of Willis Lease Finance Corporation since January 2024. He serves as Chair of the Audit Committee and as a member of the Compensation Committee. Mr. Curran brings more than 38 years of senior leadership experience ... Read More

Colm Barrington

Former CEO and Director, Fly Leasing Limited
Colm Barrington has served as a Director of Willis Lease Finance Corporation since April 2024 and brings more than 50 years of global aviation and aircraft leasing experience. His background spans aircraft leasing, asset management, capital markets, and ... Read More

Stephen Jones

Former CEO, Flair Airline
Stephen Jones has served as a Director of Willis Lease Finance Corporation since January 2025. He serves as Chair of the Compensation Committee and as a member of the Audit Committee. Mr. Jones brings more than 40 years of global leadership experience ... Read More

Our Senior Leadership Team

Building and managing customer relationships is as important as developing the products and services we provide to them. Leading WLFC is a seasoned team representing more than 250 years of combined industry experience. All come from a background of building enduring partnerships within the aviation industry, and who go beyond a zero-sum mindset when it comes to finding the right solutions for you.

Meet the WLFC Senior Leadership Team.

Charles F. Willis, IV, Executive Chairman
Charles F. Willis, IV Founder and Executive Chairman Mr. Willis has over 40 years of experience in the aviation industry. He has served as the Chief Executive Officer, President and a director since WLFC incorporated in 1985. In April 2022, Mr. Willis was appointed Executive Chairman of the ... Read More
Austin Willis
Austin C. Willis Chief Executive Officer Son of Charles Willis and a former Army Green Beret, Austin Willis has been involved with aviation as the CEO of JT-Power LLC (later sold to Willis Aeronautical Services), and the CEO of Aviation Management LLC, an aviation consulting firm. Mr. Willis was ... Read More
Brian Hole
Brian R. Hole President Brian Hole joined WLFC in August 2014 and was promoted to President in April 2016. Formerly, Mr. Hole was the owner and president of Aviation Opportunity Management LLC, where he advised banks, private equity, and alternative investment funds regarding investment in large ... Read More
Scott B. Flaherty, SVP & CFO
Scott B. Flaherty Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Scott Flaherty joined WLFC in June 2016. Mr. Flaherty’s financial background includes roles at Colt Defense, Banc of America Securities, and Credit Suisse First Boston. He also worked as an engineer at the Pratt & Whitney ... Read More
Clif Dameron
Clifton "Clif" Dameron Senior Vice President & General Counsel Z. Clifton “Clif” Dameron joined WLFC in 2024 and was named Senior Vice President & General Counsel in May 2025. He previously served as Chief Legal Officer at Carlyle Aviation Partners, which he joined in 2015. Earlier in ... Read More
Dan J. Coulcher, SVP, Chief Commercial Officer, Europe, Middle East & Africa
Dan J. Coulcher SVP, Joint Ventures Dan joined Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) in 2011 as Managing Director of Willis Mitsui & Co. Engine Support, where he established the Dublin office. In addition to this role, he later served as SVP and Chief Commercial Officer for WLFC, managing ... Read More
Garry Failler
Garry A. Failler SVP, Materials & Services & Chief Technical Officer Garry Failler joined WLFC in July 2017 and has responsibility for Willis Aeronautical Services, Willis Asset Management, the Willis Lease Technical group, WERC-US, WERC-UK, and Willis Aviation Services Limited. He has ... Read More
Lynn McMillan
Lynn A. McMillan VP & Head of Global Human Resources Lynn McMillan joined WLFC in November 2018 and brings 20 years of experience leading strategic HR operations with 10+ years in Aviation Services. She is an intuitive leader with a history of success directing cross-functional teams and ... Read More
Marc A. Pierpoint, SVP, Head of Trading & Investments
Marc Pierpoint SVP, Head of Trading & Investments Marc Pierpoint joined Willis Lease Finance Corporation in 2016. Mr. Pierpoint started his career with Rolls-Royce PLC, where over a 28-year period, he served in roles of increasing responsibility spending time as a Design Engineer, Aircraft ... Read More
Amy Ruddock Oct 24
Amy Ruddock SVP, Sustainable Aviation & Corporate Development Amy Ruddock joined WLFC in September 2024 as SVP, Sustainable Aviation & Corporate Development. Most recently, Amy served as Vice President of EMEA at Carbon Engineering. Previously, as Vice President of Corporate Development ... Read More
Caroline Vandedrinck
Caroline M. Vandedrinck SVP, Materials & Services Caroline M. Vandedrinck joined WLFC in the role of SVP, Materials & Services in July 2024. With more than 30 years of aerospace and MRO industry experience, Ms. Vandedrinck has played a pivotal role in driving market share growth in ... Read More
Craig W. Welsh, SVP, Chief Commercial Officer, Americas & Asia
Craig W. Welsh SVP, Chief Commercial Officer, Americas & Asia Craig W. Welsh joined WLFC in 2014 and is responsible for developing the company’s sales and growth plans in China, Asia Pacific, North America, and Latin America. Mr. Welsh began his career in 1987 with Pratt & Whitney, where ... Read More
Pascal Picano_v2-resized
Pascal Picano SVP, Aircraft Leasing & Trading Pascal Picano joined WLFC in September 2025 in the role of Senior Vice President, Aircraft Leasing & Trading. Pascal brings more than 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, specializing in aircraft acquisition, leasing, and capital ... Read More
David_Hooke
David Hooke SVP, Mergers & Acquisitions David Hooke joined WLFC in 2025 in the role of Senior Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions, after more than a decade at Bank of America, where he served as Managing Director of Investment Banking, advising clients, including WLFC, on mergers and ... Read More

Our Board of Directors

Much like our management team, the WLFC board of directors has an extensive aviation background to help keep our wings level and nose pointed in the right direction. Our board members include:
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Charles F. Willis

Executive Chairman

Austin Willis

Austin C. Willis

Chief Executive Officer

Brendan Curran

Brendan Curran

Founder & CEO, BCAS LLC.

Colm Barrington

Colm Barrington

Former CEO and Director, Fly Leasing Limited

Stephen Jones

Stephen Jones

Former CEO, Flair Airlines

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Corporate Fact Sheet

WLFC is the premier independent jet engine lessor in the commercial finance space.
 
Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Willis Aeronautical Services, Inc., WLFC also offers ‘end-of-life’ solutions for aviation materials and services related to aircraft engines. Additionally, its wholly-owned subsidiary Willis Mitsui & Co. Asset Management Limited provides best-in-class fleet management, aviation consultancy, and technical services solutions. Access the full WLFC corporate fact sheet.

 
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