Mente Group, a US aviation advisory and brokerage firm, has promoted Rich Ropp to senior managing director, based in St. Louis, Missouri. A well-known aviation industry executive, Ropp strengthens the firm's advisory and transaction capabilities in key markets.

Ropp, who joined Mente Group earlier this year, has become a significant contributor to the company's recent successes. He brings decades of experience in private aviation, with a career spanning aircraft sales, operations, management and business development at several of the industry's most recognised companies.

In his new senior leadership role, Ropp remains focused on Mente Group's aircraft transactions, client advisory services and strategic growth initiatives throughout the central US.

“Rich Ropp has greatly strengthened the firm's advisory and transaction capabilities in important markets and has proven to be a tremendous addition to our team,” comments Brian Proctor, CEO of Mente Group. “His leadership, market knowledge and client-first approach have enhanced our mission to deliver exceptional advisory services.”

“Every day, Rich brings operational expertise and sales leadership that enhance our ability to serve clients in the Midwest and beyond,” adds Steve Main, chief revenue officer of Mente Group. “He has established an excellent track record of building relationships and driving growth as we expand.”

Before joining Mente, Ropp held senior leadership roles at organisations including Priester Aviation, now GJP Aviation, where he served as chief sales and service officer, overseeing multiple operating bases and a large managed fleet. He also served as senior vice president of enterprise sales at flyExclusive and held executive leadership positions at Jet Linx Aviation, where he played a key role in launching new markets and driving revenue growth nationwide.

Earlier in his career, Ropp held positions with Jet Aviation, Jet Support Services Inc. (JSSI), Sentient Flight Group, Million Air and Midcoast Aviation, steadily advancing through roles of increasing responsibility. He also founded and operated an aircraft detailing company serving clients in Florida and Missouri.

Mente Group is a leading business aviation advisory and aircraft brokerage firm specialising in aircraft transactions, asset management, and strategic, operational and technical consulting. The company serves corporations, growth companies and high-net-worth individuals worldwide, delivering independent advice backed by deep market intelligence and industry expertise. Since its founding in 2009, Mente Group has advised on billions of dollars in aircraft transactions and partnered with many of the world's largest companies and aviation stakeholders.