COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Nov. 7, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Willis Leasing Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC” or the “Company”), the leading commercial aircraft engine lessor and global aviation services provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Z. Clifton (“Clif”) Dameron to the role of Senior Vice President for strengthening and helping to streamline the company’s legal functions as WLFC continues to strategically expand its operations.
“We are thrilled to have Cliff join our team,” said Austin C. Willis, CEO of WLFC. “His legal experience in both leasing operations and asset management will be invaluable as we execute our strategy.”
“Our rapid growth has placed demands on our legal team, and Clif’s capabilities will help us effectively address the needs of the Company,” said Dean M. Pulakidas, executive vice president and general counsel.
Cliff most recently served as Chief Legal Officer at Carlyle Aviation Partners (formerly Apollo Aviation Group), having joined in 2015 as Senior Vice President. Prior to joining Carlyle Aviation, from 2007 to 2015, Clif was with Sciens Capital Management LLC, a New York-based alternative investment manager, where he was responsible for legal matters related to Sciens’ equity investment activities. Prior to Sciens, Cliff was a corporate attorney at Bingham McCutchen LLP and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. Cliff holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Southern Methodist University, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa, and a juris doctorate from Tulane University School of Law. Cliff is admitted to practice law in California and New York.
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Willis Leasing Finance Corporation
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (“WLFC”) leases large and regional commercial aircraft spare engines, auxiliary power units and aircraft to airlines, aircraft engine manufacturers and maintenance, repair and overhaul providers worldwide. These leasing activities are integrated with engine and aircraft trading, engine leasing pools and asset management services through Willis Asset Management Limited, as well as various end-of-life engine and aviation material solutions provided through Willis Aeronautical Services, Inc . Through Willis Engine Repair Center®Jet Center by Willis and Willis Aviation Services Limited, the company’s services include Part 145 engine maintenance, aircraft line and base maintenance, aircraft dismantling, parking and storage, airport FBO and ground and cargo handling services.