Texas-based Mente Group has welcomed Jared Absher to its team as the new managing director for the southern US region. Absher started on 1 May and serves the region that includes New Mexico, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana. He brings 10 years of experience in the helicopter and fixed wing aviation industry. He graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington with a BSc in Physics in 2011.

"I am excited to join Mente Group because of its reputation as one of the premier aviation solutions companies in the industry,” says Absher.

As managing director of the southern region, Absher will manage Mente Group's regional client portfolio. He will serve as the key contact and advisor for southern region clients interested in aviation-related products and consulting services.

Mente Group senior managing director Jim Lewis says: "We are thrilled to have Jared come on board as we continue to build-out the business development managing director team here at Mente Group. His experience in the OEM world, his knowledge of the fractional world and his C-suite relationships in Texas will be quite an asset."

As managing director, Absher is responsible for researching solutions for existing clients and analysing each customer's financial and strategies to make strategic recommendations.