AAR 公司 AIR

Mr. Holmes, Expertise relevant to our business and strategy: Demonstrated leadership and management abilities as President and Chief Executive Officer and in other senior officer positions at the Company; knowledge of the Company's businesses, portfolio of services and the markets in which it competes; customer and supplier relationships developed over 20+ years at the Company; continued growth of the Company through multiple acquisitions; and senior leadership and board experience at public companies. Career highlights: Chairman of the Board (2023 - present); President and Chief Executive Officer (2018 - present); President and Chief Operating Officer (2017 - 2018); and positions of increasing responsibility at AAR prior thereto. Other public company directorships: GATX Corporation.

Mr. Jessup is Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, having served in that capacity since June 2017. Mr. Jessup previously served as Chief Commercial Officer for the Company's Aviation Services segment since February 2015, and prior to that, he served in various capacities within the Company's MRO operations.

Ms. Garascia is Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Administrative Officer and Secretary, having served in the capacity of General Counsel and Secretary since February 2020 and Chief Administrative Officer since July 2022. Prior to joining the Company, from September 2013 through February 2020, Ms. Garascia served in positions of increasing responsibility for USG Corporation, most recently as Deputy General Counsel. Prior to USG Corporation, Ms. Garascia was an attorney for the Museum of Science and Industry and the law firm of Jenner & Block LLP.

Mr. Pachapa is Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, having served in that capacity since July 2016. Mr. Pachapa previously served as Controller from October 2015 to July 2016 and Senior Director of Accounting and Reporting from April 2014 to October 2015. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Pachapa was with Glanbia plc from 2011 to 2014 and with Ernst & Young LLP from 1996 to 2011.

Mr. Marc J. Walfish, Expertise relevant to our business and strategy: Familiar with navigating the unique economic cycles that impact the Company; experience in the finance industry, including as a founding partner of Merit Capital Partners, which manages partnerships with over $1 billion in committed capital; knowledge of capital markets, complex M&A transactions and portfolio management; expertise in corporate finance, strategic planning and risk management; and responsibility for managing Midwest offices and a portfolio of over $2 billion as a senior executive at Prudential Capital Corporation. Career highlights: Founding Partner of Merit Capital Partners, a mezzanine investor company formerly known as William Blair Mezzanine Capital Partners (1991 - present); and Senior Vice President, Prudential Capital Corporation and various other positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America (1978 - 1991).

General Duncan J. McNabb, Since 2011, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Ares Mobility Solutions Inc., a privately-held logistics business; General, U.S. Air Force (Retired) after 37 years of active commissioned service. Former Commander, U.S. Air Mobility Command, 33rd Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force and Former Commander of US TRANSCOM. Other public company directorships held in the past five years: Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. Director for Logistics on the Joint Staff; U.S. Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs with responsibility for all Air Force Programs. Duncan J. McNabb, a current Class III director, will retire from the Board as of the annual meeting and, therefore, is not standing for re-election as a director at the annual meeting.

Ms. Jennifer L. Vogel, Expertise relevant to our business and strategy: Experience as a highly successful corporate executive with over 25 years of leadership experience in the airline and energy industries, including leadership positions with Continental Airlines, Inc.; legal and corporate governance expertise; experience in regulatory issues, mergers and acquisitions, ethics and compliance matters; and experience as a director of other public companies, including as the former Chair of the Board of Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. prior to its acquisition by Allegiant Travel Company. Career highlights: Co-founder and owner of InVista Advisors, an advisory firm focused on legal department effectiveness, leadership, compliance, crisis readiness and risk management (2012 - 2020); and Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer of Continental Airlines, Inc. (2003 - 2010). Other public company directorships: Allegiant Travel Company.

Ms. Ellen M. Lord, Expertise relevant to our business and strategy: Leadership, management and strategic planning expertise acquired while serving as the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment for the U.S. Department of Defense; experience in procurement, contract administration, logistics, and environmental matters; and experience in the private sector as the Chief Executive Officer of Textron Systems, where a multi-billion-dollar company with products and services supporting defense, homeland security, aerospace and infrastructure protection was led. Career highlights: Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment for the U.S. Department of Defense (2017 - 2021); President and Chief Executive Officer of Textron Systems, an aerospace and defense development and manufacturing firm (2012 - 2017), and other leadership positions at Textron Systems and related companies; currently serves as Vice Chair of the U.S. Naval Institute and advises multiple defense technology companies and not-for-profit organizations; and former Vice Chair of the Congressional Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) Commission. Other public company directorships held in the past five years: Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Other public company directorships: Parsons Corporation SES S.A.

Mr. Jeffrey N. Edwards, Expertise relevant to our business and strategy: Extensive expertise in finance, capital markets and business growth with more than 40 years in the financial services sector; served in various senior executive roles at financial services firms including Vice Chairman at Merrill Lynch & Co.; experience in strategic planning, international business development, operations and corporate governance; and current director of two S&P 500 companies. Career highlights: Partner and Vice Chairman of New Vernon Capital, an investment advisory firm (2024 - present); Chief Operating Officer (2009 - 2024); Vice Chairman, Merrill Lynch & Co., a leading global capital markets and financial services firm (2007 - 2009); Chief Financial Officer (2005 - 2007); and various other senior executive positions related to origination, capital markets, equity and investment banking over 24 years at the firm. Other public company directorships: American Water Works Company, Inc. Raymond James Financial, Inc.

Mr. Michael R. Boyce, Expertise relevant to our business and strategy Chairman and CEO of a company that has successfully acquired multiple businesses; extensive international management experience leading two global industrial organizations; insight into global manufacturing, supply and distribution practices; and international business development skills. Career highlights Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Peak Investments, LLC, an operating and acquisition company (2018 - present); Retired Chairman of the Board of PQ Corporation, a specialty chemicals and catalyst company (2017 - 2019); Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2005 - 2017); and previously held various senior executive roles at industrial chemical companies worldwide. Other public company directorships held in the past five years: Stepan Company

General Peter Pace, Expertise relevant to our business and strategy Leadership and management skills and experience from over 40 years of service with the U.S. Marine Corps and retiring from the most senior position in the U.S. Armed Forces; extensive government experience gained while serving as the principal military advisor to the President, the Secretary of Defense, the National Security Council and the Homeland Security Council in the role as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; deep understanding of the government and defense markets; cybersecurity expertise; and prior service as a director of other public companies. Career highlights General, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired); Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the most senior position in the U.S. Armed Forces (2005 - 2007); and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (2001 - 2005). Other public company directorships held in the past five years: Qualys, Inc. Rigetti Computing, Inc.

Mr. John W. Dietrich, Expertise relevant to our business and strategy: More than 30 years' experience with multinational public companies, including all facets of aviation and airline management; former Chief Financial Officer of FedEx Corporation; former Chief Executive Officer of one of the world's largest airfreight operators, Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc., a $4 billion public company; extensive knowledge of commercial and government aircraft services; and expertise in operations, supply chain, legal, human resources and risk management. Career highlights: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, FedEx Corporation, a global provider of transportation, e-commerce and business services (2023 June 2026); President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc., a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services (2020 -2023); President and Chief Operating Officer (2019 - 2020); Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (2006 -2019); Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary and Associate General Counsel (1999- 2006). Other public company directorships held in the past five years: Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

On effective, March 18, 2025, the Board of Directors elected Hema Widhani, as a Class I Independent director. Expertise relevant to our business and strategy: Expertise in digital customer experience, including information technology and innovation, on an international scale through various senior leadership roles at leading global financial services companies; experience in digital transformations, data analytics and insights, and artificial intelligence (AI); and leadership of several Generative AI initiatives for Prudential's global insurance and retirement business. Career highlights: Principal and Chief Experience, Brand and Marketing Officer, Edward Jones, a leading financial services firm (2025 - present); Chief Marketing and Digital Officer at Prudential Financial, Inc., a global financial services leader and investment manager (2023 - 2025); Chief Customer Officer (2019 - 2023); Digital Product and Direct-to-Consumer Marketing Officer (2015 - 2019); and various digital, data, and customer-focused leadership roles at E*Trade, Citibank, Citicards and the WPP Group.