Priester Aviation has hired Rich Ropp as the Chicago-based business aviation provider’s new president. Ropp succeeds CEO Andy Priester who also held the role of president and added the title of chairman late last year. Ropp, who has 30 years of experience in aircraft management and aviation sales, comes to Priester from Jet Linx, where he was president of its St. Louis base.
In his role at Jet Linx, Ropp, a native of St. Louis, was also responsible for growing the operation as v-p of business development and aircraft management sales. “Rich enhances our team as a proven leader and developer of talent,” said Andy Priester. “We pride ourselves on the level of service we deliver to our clients daily, and the relationships we’ve built with industry professionals to ensure that. Rich’s experience and dedication to that commitment will continue to benefit our clients and the company.”
Prior to Jet Linx, Ropp was national sales director at Jet Aviation, where he served as the single point of contact for major clients and flight departments.