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Desert Jet Founder Wilson Transitions to Chairperson
By: Kerry Lynch
Caption: Jared Fox will take the role of CEO as Wilson transitions to new role.
Word Count: 218
Palm Springs, California-based Desert Jet has brought business aviation veteran Jared Fox on board as its new CEO as founder and current CEO Denise Wilson transitions to chairperson of the parent company, Desert Jet Holdings.

Wilson founded Desert Jet in 2007 originally as an aircraft management company. Since then, Desert Jet has obtained a Part 135 certification, opened the Desert Jet Center FBO, and last year earned Part 145 certification. It further is nearly completed with the development of a new FBO and headquarters facility.

The shift to chairperson will enable Wilson to focus on strategic growth, including acquisition opportunities, the company said. “Now that we are preparing to open the Desert Jet Center terminal, the time is right for me to announce my successor in leading Desert Jet,” she said. “I’m thrilled to have Jared Fox come onboard as Desert Jet’s new CEO.”

Fox, to take the CEO role effective August 1, will steer the charter, aircraft maintenance, and FBO businesses. He brings more than 20 years of broad experience in business and general aviation, most recently as a regional sales manager for Epic Aviation. He has also led business development for TWC Aviation, served as a vice president for Corporate Aviation LLC, and been an airport manager for American Airports Corp.