"Fact is, there hasn't really been a major league alternative to the Cessna, until possibly now with the Liberty."
Loop Magazine, January 2007
Airplane
Team

Liberty Aerospace believes that its key strength lies in its assembly of highly-experienced and successful leadership team bringing together knowledge and insight from many diverse industries.

 

Keith Markley, President & Chief Executive Officer

Keith MarkleyAs Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Markley oversees all of Liberty’s operations. He is a Commercial rated pilot with Multi-Engine, Instrument and CFII ratings. Prior to joining Liberty, Mr. Markley held several executive positions in the communications industry with leading high technology companies serving as President and COO of DSL.net, Group President of Covad Communications and Vice President - General Manager of Brooks Fiber Communications. He is also a former elected official, serving two terms in the New Hampshire House of Representatives.

 

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Paul Bartlett, Chief Operating Officer

Paul Barlett

Mr. Bartlett is responsible for engineering, operational planning and certification for Liberty. He is the former Chief Executive Officer for Britten-Norman Ltd (BNL), manufacturer of the Islander and Trislander line of aircraft. At BNL, Mr. Bartlett also held the positions of Customer Services Director, Chief Engineer and Accountable Manager for its JAR 21 and JAR 145 programs. He also served as a Director on the main Board of BNL's parent company, Biofarm, Inc. and held engineering and executive positions at British Hovercraft and GKN Westland Aerospace in the United Kingdom. He is an approved CAA and UK Ministry of Defense airframe stress and structures signatory.

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Scott Meder, Chief Financial Officer

Scott MederMr. Meder's responsibilities include management and oversight of the accounting, finance, information technology and purchasing functions. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Meder was the Chief Financial Officer of the Scott Fly Rod Company. Prior to joining Scott Fly Rod Company, Mr. Meder was a business consultant and auditor for Coopers and Lybrand LLP where he obtained his CPA certification. Mr. Meder has over eighteen years of experience, with ten plus years of tax and audit experience in public accounting. Mr. Meder graduated from the University of Arizona in 1986 with a B.S. in accounting. In 2004 Mr. Meder obtained the Certified Internal Audit designation.

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Margaret Napolitan , General Counsel

Margaret NapolitanMs. Napolitan provides counsel to all levels of executive staff and serves as the Corporate Secretary.  She is responsible for identifying and analyzing legal issues, drafting key documents, presenting clear recommendations and assuring legal compliance for Liberty Aerospace, Inc.  Ms. Napolitan has an extensive background in aviation and aviation safety advocacy.  She is a private pilot with aircraft single engine land, multi-engine land, instrument, and advanced ground instructor ratings.  She worked as an Aeronautical Engineer and Air Safety Investigator for Douglas Aircraft Company and the National Transportation Safety Board, and served as Vice President of Health, Safety and Environmental Affairs for New Piper and BBA Aviation Shared Services.  Ms. Napolitan graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a BS in Aeronautical Engineering, a MAS specializing in Aviation/Aerospace Operations, and a JD from Barry University School of Law.  Ms. Napolitan is a member of the Florida Bar.