Republic Airways Holdings RJET

On June 12, 2026, the Company's Board of Directors, upon the recommendation of its Corporate Governance Committee appointed Matthew J. Koscal as a director, effective June 15, 2026. Matthew J. Koscal has served as Republic's President and Chief Commercial Officer since April 2025, and previously served as Republic's Executive Vice President since 2022. Mr. Koscal joined Republic in April 2014 as Vice President of Human Resources. In 2015, he further assumed responsibility for labor relations and government affairs before serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer from 2016 to 2022. He has extensive experience creating value through commercial partnerships, leading complex negotiations and driving change initiatives. Mr. Koscal has been a leader for Republic's workforce development initiatives, including the launch of LIFT Academy and structuring the airline's strategic partnership with Cape Air in 2021. Mr. Koscal has also served as a director of Cape Air since June 2021. Before joining Republic, Mr. Koscal held various leadership positions in finance and commercial operations at Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Roche Diagnostics Corporation, and Abbott Laboratories. Mr. Koscal earned his bachelor's degree in management from Purdue University and has completed executive training programs at the Wharton School of Executive Education and the Center for Creative Leadership. On April 22, 2026, the Company's Board of Directors, upon the recommendation of its Corporate Governance Committee, promoted Matthew J. Koscal to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer), effective June 15, 2026.

Paul K. Kinstedt was promoted to the role of Executive Vice President, effective as of June 15, 2026. Paul K. Kinstedt has served as Republic's Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since May 2017. Mr. Kinstedt served as Republic's Senior Vice President of Operations and Acting Chief Operating Officer from 2015 to 2017 and as Vice President of Flight Operations from 2013 to 2015. From 2002 to 2013, Mr. Kinstedt served in roles as Vice President of System Operations Control and Director of Systems Operations Control for Chautauqua Airlines, one of Republic's former wholly owned subsidiaries. Mr. Kinstedt received his bachelor's degree in aviation science from Parks College of Saint Louis University and his M.B.A. degree from Illinois Benedictine College. He holds an aircraft dispatcher and commercial, multi-engine, and instrument pilot rating.

Mr. Joseph P. Allman was promoted to the role of Executive Vice President, effective as of June 15, 2026. Joseph P. Allman has served as Republic's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since September 2015. In his capacity as Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Allman also has leadership responsibility of Republic's supply chain and technology functions. Mr. Allman has extensive experience in aircraft financing and has an extensive background in the airline sector. Mr. Allman joined Republic in 2007 as Vice President and Corporate Controller and served as Vice President Finance Planning & Analysis and Treasurer from 2009 to 2015. Before joining Republic, Mr. Allman gained extensive experience applying his finance, accounting, and audit expertise to the transportation and utilities sectors at managing positions with Deloitte & Touche, LLP and London Witte Group LLC. Mr. Allman is a graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, where he earned a B.S. in management and subsequently served his active-duty commitment to the rank of Lieutenant.

Chad M. Pulley has served as Republic's Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary since January 2022. Mr. Pulley joined Republic as Associate General Counsel in July 2018 and transitioned to the role of Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary in November 2019. Prior to joining Republic, Mr. Pulley was Director, Legal Affairs for Carrier Global Corporation's multi-billion-dollar North America Residential HVAC business. Mr. Pulley also served as Assistant General Counsel at Allegion plc and Corporate Counsel at Ingersoll-Rand plc. after starting his career as an associate at an Indianapolis law firm. Mr. Pulley earned his B.A. in Finance and Economics from Indiana University Indianapolis - Kelley School of Business and earned his J.D. from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.

Mr. David Grizzle was appointed as the CEO and Chairman of the board effective upon the consummation of the merger on November 25, 2025. David Grizzle was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Republic in July 2025 and has served as the Chairman of Republic's board of directors since May 2017 and through July 2025, as a member of Republic's nominating and corporate governance committee. Since 2013, Mr. Grizzle has engaged as an aviation consultant through his firm Dazzle Partners. Mr. Grizzle previously served as Chief Operating Officer of the FAA's Air Traffic Organization from 2011 to 2013 and as Chief Counsel of the FAA from 2009 to 2011. Prior to his time with the FAA, Mr. Grizzle was with Continental Airlines, Inc. and its affiliates for 22 years, retiring as the Senior Vice President of Customer Experience. In 2004, Mr. Grizzle served for 14 months with the U.S. Department of State in Kabul, Afghanistan as Attache, Senior Advisor and Coordinator for Transportation and Infrastructure. Mr. Grizzle received an A.B. in Government from Harvard University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. David Grizzle, the Company's current Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) will resume the role of non-executive Chairman of the Board of Directors effective June 15, 2026.

Mr. Barry W. Ridings was appointed effective upon the consummation of the merger on November 25, 2025. Barry W. Ridings has served as a member of Republic's board of directors since May 2017 and is the chairman of Republic's compensation committee. Mr. Ridings is a retired investment banker having spent nearly 50 years on Wall Street at Lazard Freres & Co. LLC where he held various roles from 1999 to 2015. Mr. Ridings serves as a director of Safehold Inc. (SAFE). Mr. Ridings is a board member of the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York. He is also a Senior Lecturer at the Cornell University Johnson Graduate School of Management. Mr. Ridings has an M.B.A. in Finance from Cornell University and a B.A. in Religion from Colgate University.

Mr. Glenn S. Johnson was appointed effective upon the consummation of the merger on November 25, 2025. Glenn S. Johnson has served as a member of Republic's board of directors since May 2017 and as a member of Republic's nominating and corporate governance committee as well as the Chairman of Republic's audit committee. Mr. Johnson served as President of Horizon Air Industries, Inc. from 2010 to 2014. Mr. Johnson also previously held various roles at Alaska Airlines Group, Inc. from 2003 to 2014, including as Executive Vice President Finance and Chief Information Officer from 2012 to 2014 and Executive Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer from 2008 to 2010. Mr. Johnson holds a B.B.A. in Business Administration and Accounting from University of Washington's Foster School of Business.

Ms. Ruth L. Okediji was appointed effective upon the consummation of the merger on November 25, 2025. Ruth L. Okediji has served as a member of Republic's board of directors since May 2023. Ms. Okediji has been a member of the faculty of Harvard Law School since 2017, where she currently serves as the Jeremiah Smith, Jr. Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Berkman Klein Center. While teaching as the Edith Gaylord Harper Presidential Professor of Law at the University of Oklahoma, a position she held from 1997 to 2002, Ms. Okediji served on the Oklahoma Public Employee Relations Board from 2002 to 2003 at the appointment of Governor Frank Keating. Her areas of expertise are labor and employee relations, technology regulation, and international data privacy. Ms. Okediji holds an LL.B. from University of Jos and an LLM and S.J.D. from Harvard Law School.

Mr. James E. Sweetnam was appointed effective upon the consummation of the merger on November 25, 2025. James E. Sweetnam has served as a member of Republic's board of directors since May 2017 and as a member of Republic's audit committee and nominating and corporate governance committee. Mr. Sweetnam was the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Dana Holding Corporation from 2009 to 2010 and Chief Executive Officer of the Truck Group at Eaton Corporation from 2001 to 2009. Mr. Sweetnam was in executive management at Cummins from 1987 to 1997, having served as Vice President, Cummins Engine Company and Group Managing Director of Holset Engineering Co. Ltd. Mr. Sweetnam currently serves as a Director of Aspen Aerogels Inc. and previously served as a board director at SunCoke Energy, Inc. from 2011 to 2021, where he was Chair of the compensation committee and Chair of the nominating and governance committee previous to that. He also served as a board director at Lubrizol Corporation, a specialty chemicals company, from 2007 to 2011 before it was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway. Mr. Sweetnam holds a B.S. from the United States Military Academy at West Point and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Mr. Michael C. Lenz was appointed effective upon the consummation of the merger on November 25, 2025. Michael C. Lenz has served as a member of Republic's board of directors since May 2025. Mr. Lenz previously served in numerous financial roles at FedEx Corp. from 2005 to 2023, including Vice President of Finance, Senior Vice President, Treasurer, and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Previously, Mr. Lenz held various roles at American Airlines from 1994 to 2005. Mr. Lenz serves as the Board Chairman of Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare and on the Board of Visitors for the Duke University Pratt School of Engineering. Mr. Lenz obtained both a B.S. in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science and an M.B.A. from Duke University.

Ms. Ellen N. Artist was appointed effective upon the consummation of the merger on November 25, 2025. Ellen N. Artist has served as a member of Mesa's board of directors since 2011. Ms. Artist has more than 35 years of experience in aviation finance as a bankruptcy trustee, financial advisory, financial principal and commercial lender. Ms. Artist has served as Principal of ENA Advisors since July 2005. Ms. Artist led the out-of-court restructuring of lease and loan obligations for both Independence Air and American Airlines, Inc. During the course of her career, Ms. Artist has been involved in more than $10 billion in aviation, debt, equity, and lease placements. Ms. Artist was formerly a founding partner at both The Seabury Group, LLC, from 1996 to 2002, and Sky Works Capital, LLC, from 2002 to 2005, two investment banking boutiques specializing in aviation activities. Other areas of expertise for Ms. Artist include claims resolution, trust accounting, litigation, and interaction with counsel. Ms. Artist is a graduate of Northwestern University with a B.A. in Economics and received an M.B.A. with distinction from New York University specializing in Finance and Accounting.

Effective as of November 25, 2025, the Board of Directors appointed Scott Hornback as Principal Accounting Officer. Scott Hornback, age 49, joined Legacy Republic in 2015 and has served as Vice President - Finance and Accounting since May 2016 and was Principal Accounting Officer of Legacy Republic from 2016 to 2017. Prior to joining Legacy Republic, Scott was the Vice President of Accounting for Guggenheim Insurance Services LLC and was with Deloitte & Touche LLP in audit and advisory roles for 15 years. Scott earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and industrial management from Purdue University.