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EXHIBIT 99
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE NAMES DONALD NUNEMAKER TO BOARD: WILL FILL BOARD SEAT
VACATED BY ROBERT RAU
SAUSALITO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 11, 2000--Willis Lease Finance
Corporation (Nasdaq: WLFC) today named Donald Nunemaker, the company's Chief
Administrative Officer, to its Board of Directors, replacing Robert Rau, former
President and CEO of Rohr, Inc.
"Bob Rau has served Willis Lease Finance well these past two and a half years.
His leadership and strong background in the aviation industry have been real
assets to our board. We thank him for his service and the contributions he has
made to our company and wish him well," said Charles F. Willis, President and
CEO.
"Don Nunemaker has made many significant contributions since joining Willis
Lease Finance in 1997; he is a very important member of our senior management
team," said Willis. "Now the Board can call on his knowledge of management
controls and operational functions, as well as his varied experience in the
equipment finance and leasing industry. We look to Don's skills and expertise to
make an immediate impact and strong contribution to our Board moving forward."
Nunemaker has been involved in the equipment leasing industry since 1973. Prior
to joining WLFC, he was President and CEO of LeasePartners, Inc., Executive Vice
President of Concord Asset Management, Inc., and held various senior positions
with Chase Manhattan Leasing Company. Mr. Nunemaker has an MBA from Indiana
University.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation provides leases of spare commercial aircraft
engines, rotable parts and aircraft to commercial airlines, aircraft engine
manufacturers and overhaul/repair facilities. These leasing activities are
integrated with the purchase and resale of used and refurbished commercial
aircraft engines and airframe and engine components as well as the company's
engine maintenance services.
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CONTACT:
Willis Lease Finance
Charles F. Willis, 415/331-5281
