David Carlton Glassner was named president of JetLease Capital, a direct lender and brokerage firm specializing in securing financing for all types of aircraft.

“It is an honor to be appointed to lead JetLease Capital,” Glassner said. “I very much look forward to continuing and expanding our proven success in assisting customers to define the ideal aircraft financing solutions, both domestically and internationally, through our relationships with over 100 local, regional, national and international lenders.”

Glassner most recently served as a vice president for JetLease. Prior to that, he was vice president of sales for Air Partners in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and has held multiple positions with Cessna, including director of international finance and director of sales, responsible for a region comprised of 18 nations in Central and Eastern Europe.

Additionally, Kelly Brown, an aviation finance professional, joined JetLease Capital as vice president. Brown, who previously worked as director of finance for JetLease, said “I am very excited to get back in the market and take advantage of new opportunities.”

Brown has founded multiple companies, including Aircraft Finance Capital, which closed more than $50 million in aircraft loans over a two-year period.

JetLease Capital, based in Palm Beach, FL, is a broker with a 100-plus network of specialized lenders serving the aviation market.