DUNCAN AVIATION, INC.
LINCOLN, NE

Tom began his career at Duncan Aviation in 1979 as an entry-level airframe technician performing maintenance on Learjets, Citations and turboprop aircraft. In 1984, he joined the newly formed Service Marketing group where he called on prospective customers promoting Duncan Aviation services in the south central and upper Midwest region of the United States. In 1990 Tom took on the challenge of developing a service quoting system that would help the sales teams produce customer-friendly, industry-leading sales proposals. Through this development, he got involved in the actual quoting and selling of airframe maintenance. Tom progressed to the position of Service Sales Manager in 1994 and began building his sales team. He was promoted to VP Airframe and Engine Service Sales in 1999. In 2004, Tom transferred to Battle Creek to help lead the expansion and growth at that location. He assumed his current responsibilities in 2005. As President and CEO, Aaron C. Hilkemann provides strategic leadership and direction to Duncan Aviation, Inc. to ensure future development and growth for the enterprise. Aaron joined Duncan Aviation in 1996 as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. In 1997, he was appointed President. Prior to joining Duncan Aviation, Aaron was Vice President and Director of Financial Operations for FirsTier Financial, Inc. His background includes eight years of public accounting experience with KPMG Peat Marwick where he served as a Senior Audit Manager and concentrated in the areas of manufacturing, construction and banking industries. Michael Cox is Duncan Aviation's Vice President of Completions, Modifications and Team Member Services. In his role he oversees the Lincoln, Nebraska, interior and avionics installation production groups, and engineering services companywide. Michael also provides leadership for the human resources and professional development departments and the wellness and safety programs for all locations. Michael started with Duncan Aviation in 2011. Prior to Duncan Aviation, he spent 28 years in the insurance industry where, during his insurance career, he had leadership responsibility for marketing, public affairs, professional development, strategic planning, finance, sales administration, recruiting, change management, and insurance claims. Michael has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. He holds six insurance designations. He has served on numerous boards in the Lincoln, Nebraska, community including WorkNet, a non-profit organization that helps place physically and mentally challenged individuals in jobs, United Way, and the Lincoln Crisis Pregnancy Center. Todd Duncan was named Chairman of Duncan Aviation in 2007. In his 30 years with the company, he has served many roles, including vice chair and president of Duncan Aviation component services. Todd has a passion for aviation and has been an active private pilot since 1987, holding instrument and multi-engine ratings. He is also passionate about the business aviation industry and believes in giving back. He is currently serving as Chair of the National Business Aviation Association's Associate Member Advisory Council. He has been a member of that council since 2015 and has also served as Chairman of the board of the National Air Transportation Association. Todd graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a degree in business administration and studied in the Stanford Executive Program in 2007. Along with his wife, Connie, he is active in several philanthropic activities, including leadership work at the Boys & Girls Club of Lincoln and Lancaster County, the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce, Nebraska Wesleyan University and Southeast Community College Foundation. V.P., Duncan Aviation Parts Sales, Avionics, Accessories & Satellites Mark Cote is Duncan Aviation's Vice President of Duncan Aviation Parts Sales, Avionics, Accessories & Satellites. In this position he provides leadership to the production and service areas of aircraft Accessories, Avionics/Instruments Component Repair, Duncan Aviation Parts and Rotables Sales and the network of avionics satellite locations around the United States. Mark joined Duncan Aviation in 1987 as an avionics technician, fixing navigation and communication equipment. Throughout his career with Duncan Aviation, Mark has held several positions including customer service representative, project manager, program manager and project manager team lead and coordinator. In 2006, he became the Vice President of Completions and Modifications. Mark assumed his current position in 2014. As General Counsel, Tom represents the company, its owners, senior management and team members in legal matters involving customers, vendors, regulators and legislators. Tom joined Duncan Aviation in 2007 in his current position.  Prior to Duncan Aviation, Tom was president of Spectrum Financial Services, Inc., an Omaha, Nebraska based company that provided securities and insurance products and services to financial institutions throughout the U.S.  He also served as a senior officer and was a member of the board of directors for Great Western Bancorp and Spectrum Life Insurance Company, an Arizona based re-insurance company. Before moving to Spectrum, Tom served as vice president, general counsel and secretary for several major financial institutions, including First National Lincoln Corp. in Lincoln, Nebraska and most recently, FirsTier Financial, Inc. in Omaha, Nebraska. As Executive Vice President and COO, Jeff is responsible for the day-to-day guidance and development of the Lincoln operations. He provides direction and leadership for the airframe, engine, and paint production areas and for line services, facilities, quality assurance and the flight department. Jeff joined Duncan Aviation in 1993 as company controller and soon became Vice President of Finance. He was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in 1998. Jeff assumed his current role in 2008. Prior to Duncan Aviation, Jeff worked as a regional controller for International Paper. He has also worked as a CPA in public accounting.