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Mitch Snyder is a President & CEO at Bell Flight.

Robert Stoppek is a Chief Executive Officer at Continental Aerospace Technologies and is based in Highland Park, Illinois. He has worked as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Waukesha Engine at General Electric (GE); Group Vice President, Motion Systems EMEA at PARKER HANNIFIN CORP; and Senior Vice President, Global Operations and Corporate Officer at GENERAC HOLDINGS INC.. Robert attended KELLOGG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT between 2002 and 2004, Iowa State University between 1990 and 1995, and Iowa State University between 1998 and 2000.

Mark is an accomplished aerospace executive with a vast array of experience. He became Chief Executive Officer of Thrush Aircraft in 2019 and has led the company’s successful relaunch into the agricultural and firefighting markets. Prior to joining Thrush, Mark consulted for airlines, private equity groups, and financial firms. He has also served as Chief Executive Officer of EDAC Technologies which manufactures components for aircraft engine OEMs, as well as Chief Operating Officer for both the Civil Aerospace division of Rolls-Royce, and later for the Energy division of the company. Before joining Rolls-Royce, Mark served in a number of increasingly responsible roles with AAR Corporation and with GE’s Aircraft Engine division. Mark’s proven vision, leadership skills and ability to bring positive change to complex organizations has positioned Thrush well for the future.