Leadership

Ross Nyerges, Founder and CEO of Reata Jet.

  • Founder & CEO

    Ross established APEX Flight Solutions, the parent company of Reata Jet, with the vision of providing elite corporate aircraft management and maintenance services to the rapidly growing Austin area. With a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle University, Ross holds ATP and A&P IA certificates, along with type ratings in various jet models like Hawker, Westwind, Citation V, G100, Lear 45, and Falcon 50/900, accumulating over 6000 hours of flight experience. Ross's extensive knowledge and experience make him an authority in aviation, driving Reata Jet towards becoming a prominent player in the business aviation sector.

Adham el-Effendi, Vice President at Reata Jet.

  • Company Vice President

    Adham joined APEX Flight Solutions, Reata Jet’s parent company, after earning his bona-fides as the founder and operator of several successful entrepreneurial endeavors. A former professional tennis player on the ATP Tour, he holds a BA in business from Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University and is a fierce competitor. With his lifelong love of aviation, 3500+ hours of flight experience, including a commercial pilot certificate, SA227 and Hawker type ratings, he has a finger on the pulse of business aviation. Adham is helping position Reata Jet at the forefront of the aviation services industry in central Texas.

Amber Nyerges, Client and Trip Coordination at Reata Jet.

  • Client & Trip Coordinaton

    Amber is a certified flight attendant, formerly serving as a crewmember aboard a Challenger 604 for private aviation juggernaut Wheels Up. Her transition to Reata Jet has brought a tremendous amount of experience and a deft personal touch to the front office. Her dedication and expertise make her an invaluable asset to the Reata Jet family, ensuring exceptional service for aircraft owners and charter customers alike.

Adam Musa, Head of Charter Sales at Reata Jet.

  • Head of Charter Sales

    Adam has a lifelong passion for aviation, gaining experience across the industry. From maintenance and parts acquisitions, to operations and charter sales, he brings a fresh energy to the fast-moving, high stakes world of business aviation. Adam earned his B.A. in Economics & Quantitative Analysis from SDSU in 2022, and continues his education in aviation to this day. As a Commercial Pilot Certificate holder, this Brit was made to take to the skies.

Martin Farrar, Director of Maintenance at Reata Jet.

  • Director of Maintenance

    With more than 40 years of industry experience, Martin has served as Director of Maintenance for companies ranging from the largest and most successful in the aviation industry, to high-touch corporate flight departments at Fortune 500 companies. He brings an indispensable wealth of knowledge to Reata Jet’s backbone - the maintenance hangar.

Travis Gremillion, Maintenance Coordinator at Reata Jet.

  • Maintenance Coordinator

    Travis's intro to aviation began when visiting Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans when he was a young boy with his father, a Coast Guard Reservist. Growing up in Louisiana and seeing the helicopters in action during multiple hurricanes, including Katrina in 2005, inspired him to enlist shortly after high school. He served as an Aviation Maintenance Technician at Air Station New Orleans for 4 years, performing maintenance and serving as air crew during search and rescue missions on the MH-65 Dolphin.