Thrush Aircraft CEO and leadership

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.

A graduate of Wake Forest University, Clint brings a wealth of executive and financial leadership experience to Thrush. He led Marglen Industries, a $100 million carpet manufacturer in a variety of increasingly large roles, including as the company’s president. Following Marglen’s consolidation with Beaulieu Group, Clint became Chief Administrative Officer of the new entity which grew to some $1B in revenue and over 6,000 employees. He also served as Relationship Manager to the company’s largest customer, The Home Depot. Later, Clint became a partner in Home Legend and, during his time there, the company grew from $50 million to over $150 million. As Chief Financial Officer of Thrush, Clint plays a vital role in oversight and assurance of the company’s stability and ability to grow across all markets.